Chevy Bolt owners frustrated by slow response to recall of fire-prone batteries

General Motors recalled 140,000 Chevrolet Bolts after some batteries caught fire.But Action News Investigates learned many Bolt owners are struggling to replace the defective batteries, all while soaring gas prices are prompting more people to consider electric vehicles.Action News Investigates: Watch the report in the video player above.GM said 19 Bolts have caught fire. The recall covers all Bolts made from 2017 to 2022, including one owned by Stephanie Nabry of Adams Township, Butler County. She bought the car for her daughter, Jada.“When we first got it, she loved it. It really fits her personality. It’s cute and kind of bubbly looking,” Stephanie said.Then last year she got the recall notice warning the Bolt battery was defective and could catch fire.“I kind of panicked a little bit because my daughter drives it primarily and they’re saying it could catch fire. So…

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