As GM Authority previously reported, certain units of the 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup were recalled late last year for an issue related to improperly sealed battery packs, where an affected vehicle had battery packs that could allow water to enter and cause a short circuit. Thankfully, General Motors has now begun the process of replacing incorrectly sealed battery packs in affected Hummer EV Pickups units.
Affecting certain 2022 and 2023 model-year vehicles, dealerships are to replace the high-voltage battery packs. If gone unchecked, affected vehicles could lose propulsion while driving, thus posing an increased risk of a crash or serious injury.
It’s worth noting that GM has tagged this recall with identification number N22380031. In addition, The General makes special note that dealers are required to use a forklift to safely replace the battery in order to remain in compliance with applicable federal, state, providential and local laws.
Any customer that wants to check if their vehicle is affected by this recall can do so at the GM Owner Center website by visiting my.gm.com/recalls and entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Customers can also do the same by visiting the NHTSA’s website at vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/.
As a reminder, there are two variants of the GMC Hummer EV – the Hummer EV Pickup and Hummer EV SUV. Despite both being based on the GM BT1 platform, each variant actually boasts its own power output. The Hummer EV Pickup Edition 1 produces 1,000 horsepower and roughly 1,200 pound-feet of torque, while the Hummer EV SUV Edition 1 develops 830 horsepower and about 1,200 pound-feet of torque. Both figures are sourced from GM Ultium battery and GM Ultium Drive motor technologies, which power all four wheels.
Both Hummer EV variants are produced at the GM Factory Zero plant (previously known as the GM Detroit-Hamtramck plant) in Michigan. The Hummer EV Pickup began production in November 2021, while the Hummer EV SUV began production earlier this year.
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GM has embarrassed themselves with the rollout of their much talked about (From GM themselves) Ultium based BEV’s
GM better figure it out ASAP. If this pathetic run rate continues the Board should consider a wide range of replacements that have actual knowledge of Producing BEV’s.
What a disappointment this has been thus far. GM squandered their early lead from almost all Legacy Autos.
This was their huge opportunity to finally take over Toyota again and they Shaaaaaat themselves badly.
You forget that from paper to prototype it took 18 months for the Hummer. This is a brand new architecture. Every OEM going to have hiccups along the way in this EV transition. The fact they addressing this early in its life cycle is good.
@Omega Supreme
I agree with having some hiccups but being able to only produce a couple per quarter is more than a slight issue!!!
Why is the use of a forklift being made out to be such a big deal?? “in order to remain in compliance with applicable federal, state, providential and local laws.” Umm the thing weighs like 3,000 pounds, what are you expecting them to use to lift it. The “laws” are osha and other safety standards about don’t try to lift 3,000lbs by hand. Same way you don’t lift an engine by hand and you follow applicable federal, state, providential and local laws about using a lift, hoist, crane, etc.
Because in order to move these over-weight pigs, they need to put a battery pack in that’s around 4X the Bolt EV battery packs. These things are a disgrace and waste of resources that should have been used towards bringing better and more mainstream products to the many instead of catering to the over-paid few.
You’re not wrong, but I’m sure the almost identical Silverado and GMC trucks will weigh just under the 9000 lbs these things weigh
Luckily, only 12 units have been delivered to actual customers…😉
Seems like this might help explain the mysteriously slow deliveries. I’m sure they didn’t want to keep producing batteries they might have to recall. It’s much better that they’re solving problems and keeping customers safe than cranking out vehicles with bad seals. Hopefully this precedes a substantial ramp in production now that they’ve solved the issue.
Hey GM, when can I drive home the Hummer I paid for and legally own since October of last year because I delayed pick up a few days and had the misfortune of scheduling pick up the same day as the stop delivery order?! You started battery replacements 2 months ago and I can’t even find out where I am on the list of replacements!!! Why are delivered non-malfunctioning trucks getting battery replacements before mine?