2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV acceleration complaints

Filed Nov 30, 2017 · Acceleration · 2,500 miles · CA

When the drive mechanism has been shifted to "l" (low), the vehicle should slowly come to a stop when the accelerator is not pressed. However, while the display showed "l", I have experienced the vehicle continuing to accelerate forward from a stop (as if it were in "d" instead). This occurred while parking, and the vehicle (without operator input) would lurch (as if someone were tapping the break while in "d"). The vehicle was in motion when I noticed the issue -- it did not stop when I removed my foot from the accelerator pedal. The issue persisted after stopping -- I stopped the vehicle with the break, and it would continue moving forward after removing my foot from the break. This occurred in a parking lot while parking. Initially I was turning aggressively to enter a parking spot. But the issue persisted after straightening out the vehicle in the designated spot. Since this acceleration is unintended and unexpected, it could lead to accidents. Things which I would guess might contribute to the malfunction: - quickly shifting from "p" to "d" to "l" after turning on the vehicle. - activating the low-speed collision avoidance system while in "l" (ie, getting very close to parked cars while turning into a parking spot). I have a video of this behavior after I straightened out in the parking spot. But I can't attach videos. Please contact for information.