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New Chevy Bolt needs dealer-lot fix amid report of sharply lower output

Chevrolet's new Bolt is reportedly subject to a dealership repair linked to water leakage, while the company is tipped to end production at 35,000 vehicles rather than the 150,000 initially planned.

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The new Chevrolet Bolt is reportedly subject to a dealership service action
The new Chevrolet Bolt is reportedly subject to a dealership service action Photo: Carscoops

The new Chevrolet Bolt reportedly requires corrective work while vehicles remain at dealership lots, in connection with a water-leak issue. The service action concerns cars before they move through the normal retail delivery process, according to a report by Carscoops.

The reported repair comes as the Bolt's production outlook appears to have narrowed substantially. Chevrolet is tipped to finish the model's run with 35,000 vehicles built, far below the 150,000 units initially planned.

For dealers, a repair requirement on inventory can add another operational step before handover. For prospective buyers and fleet customers, the key consideration will be whether affected cars have received the necessary work before delivery.

The combination of a service action and a reduced production target puts added attention on Chevrolet's execution for the revived Bolt. The available information points to a limited-volume programme rather than the larger rollout first envisaged.

Source: Carscoops
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