Little can stop the large 9,000-pound GMC Hummer EV pickup truck from being on the road. That is, not much water.
That’s because General Motors announced this month that it would recall many related Hummer EV pickups and Brightdrop EV600 pickups because of a faulty battery seal that can let in water, causing cars to drive. So far, GM says it is aware of 3 defective Hummers. EV trucks, two of which would possibly not start and the third has lost its momentum on the road.
GM also issued a suspension of sales of Hummer EV pickups while it explores a possible solution to the problem. Source – It will stay there a little longer.
This was the last challenge the Hummer EV had with water. Earlier this year, GM issued a service bulletin for poorly sealed A-pillars that can let water in, which can lead to malfunctions of window switches and the driver’s side mirror. Homeowners have also complained about the Hummer EV’s removable roof panels, which can let in accumulated water.
In documents filed with federal regulators related to the battery seal, GM said 89 Brightdrops and 735 GMC Hummers could be affected by the defect. GM said Hummers produced between Nov. 9, 2021, and Sept. 28, 2022, are affected, which could very well be all.
No injuries were reported due to the defect. GM said the battery supplier’s loosely hardened urethane seals were the cause of the alleged leaks.
While GM says it doesn’t have a solution yet, whatever the solution, it’s complicated: Naturally, the GMC Hummer EV’s batteries aren’t easy to access.
This is the timing of the Hummer EV’s retirement this year similar to its electric propulsion. GM has announced a visitor service program for high-voltage connectors that can let water in, though it hasn’t announced a full recall.
Hummer EV homeowners can visit NHTSA. gov to see if their vehicle is affected by the recall.
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