General Motors
GM Ultium NCMA (Small/Mid Pack, ~85-102 kWh)
NCMA (nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum) cells from Ultium Cells LLC (LG-GM JV, Lordstown OH and Spring Hill TN) · 85 kWh total (80 kWh usable) · used in 4 model variants.
GM Ultium NCMA (Small/Mid Pack, ~85-102 kWh)
Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Vehicles using this pack
Battery-Related NHTSA Recalls
Recalls affecting battery, charging, electric propulsion, or thermal-event systems on vehicles using this pack. Recalls are deduplicated across model variants; affected vehicles are listed for each campaign.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Consequence: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Affects: Chevrolet Equinox 2018-2025; Chevrolet Blazer 2019-2025
For TWD editorial coverage of major recall campaigns, see /recalls/.
Pack family
GM Ultium NCMA (Small/Mid Pack, ~85-102 kWh) is part of the gm-ultium family. Related packs:
Frequently Asked Questions
What chemistry is the GM Ultium NCMA (Small/Mid Pack, ~85-102 kWh)?
The GM Ultium NCMA (Small/Mid Pack, ~85-102 kWh) uses NCMA (nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum) cells supplied by Ultium Cells LLC (LG-GM JV, Lordstown OH and Spring Hill TN). Cell format: Large-format pouch. Pack architecture: Wireless BMS, modular 8-12 module configurations, 400V.
What is the warranty on this pack?
8 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity coverage to 70% of original. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.
How much does this pack degrade over time?
Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The GM Ultium NCMA (Small/Mid Pack, ~85-102 kWh) battery warranty runs 8 years / 100,000 miles to a 70% capacity floor, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.
Which vehicles use the GM Ultium NCMA (Small/Mid Pack, ~85-102 kWh)?
Chevrolet Equinox 2018-2025 (Equinox EV trim only (LT / RS, single-motor 85 kWh)); Chevrolet Blazer 2019-2025 (Blazer EV trim only (LT / RS / SS, 85-102 kWh)); Honda Prologue 2024-2025 (EX / Touring / Elite (GM-built on Ultium, Honda software calibration)); Acura ZDX 2024-2024 (A-Spec / Type S (rebadged Honda Prologue, GM-built on Ultium, Acura calibration)).