Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV Lemon Law

Yes, an extended wait of six months for a recall repair provides strong grounds for a lemon law claim under the Song-Beverly Act. The 30-day out-of-service presumption is far exceeded, even if you retained possession of the vehicle during the wait, since GM imposed driving and charging restrictions that substantially impaired your ability to use the vehicle. Many Bolt owners have successfully obtained buybacks based on the battery recall alone. You may also be entitled to compensation for diminished use during the restriction period.

A manufacturer-imposed limitation that reduces your vehicle's advertised range constitutes a nonconformity under the Song-Beverly Act because the vehicle no longer meets the specifications promised at the time of sale. The range reduction substantially impairs the vehicle's value and use, as range is the primary performance specification for an electric vehicle. This is true even though the limitation was implemented as a safety measure. You are entitled to a vehicle that performs as warranted without restrictions.

The California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) rebate is generally separate from your lemon law recovery and you typically do not have to return it in a buyback. However, the manufacturer may argue that the rebate should be considered in calculating your refund. Under the Song-Beverly Act, the refund formula is based on the actual price paid by the consumer, and state rebates received after purchase are not typically deducted. Consult with a lemon law attorney to ensure all incentives and rebates are handled properly in your specific case.

A persistent DC fast charging defect is absolutely grounds for a lemon law claim under the Song-Beverly Act. Fast charging capability is a material feature that was part of your purchase decision and is included in the vehicle's specifications and warranty. Two charge port replacements that failed to resolve the issue meet the two-attempt presumption threshold for a lemon. The inability to fast charge substantially impairs the vehicle's use, particularly for longer trips, and represents a failure of the vehicle to conform to its express warranty.