2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV transmission complaints

Filed Feb 27, 2019 · Fuel system, Transmission · 16,045 miles · VA

35% reduction in range with normal driving conditions, additional 27% reduction in range after courtesy recall #18125 los of propulsion high voltage battery without notification. Gm acknowledges range loss, they informed me this is normal, unable to use vehicle for work commuting

Filed Aug 31, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 265 miles · IL

While approaching a busy intersection of a busy city street, as coming to a stop first using regenerative braking, then applying the mechanical brakes, the gauge cluster read "limited driving capability" (or something like that). As I came to a stop the car shifted itself to park and applied the parking brake. I attempted to shift into drive and take off the parking brake, with no success. The vehicle instructed to go back into park, which it did without my intervention. I tried reverse and neutral with no effect. All other electronics appeared to work properly. I put on the hazard lights. I tried turning the vehicle off and back on by pressing the start button, but the car rebooted showing a globe like graphic which said something to the effect of "re-initializing". Police were called at this point as I was limiting safe traffic movement by blocking a lane. I attempted the restarting procedure repetitively, with no success to get the vehicle moving again. A tow truck was required to move the vehicle from the road as the road was too dangerous to try pushing the vehicle, and the car did not appear to be able to go into neutral. My dealership states they are going to replace the "transmission" to resolve the problem.