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2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV electrical complaints

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Filed Jun 27, 2022 · Electrical · MI

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V650000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 25, 2022 · Electrical · NV

The recall for battery replacement is ridiculous! GM has a solution of limiting the usage of the vehicle and not giving an inclining of when it will be resolved. The vehicle must be parked outside and the charger unplugged. Now that summer is here the battery air conditioner is using the limited battery percentage giving me even more limitations.

Filed Jun 22, 2022 · Electrical · ME

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V650000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and offered to trade or buy back the vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 26, 2022 · Electrical · OR

My car has been under recall for over a year and GM still does not have a battery pack for it yet they are producing new Chevy Bolts with the same battery system. Should not the existing customers be taken car of before they sell more cars with the same battery??

Filed Apr 21, 2022 · Electrical · IA

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V650000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 16, 2022 · Electrical, Fuel system · MO

Our Chevy Bolt was purchased in November of 2020 a recall was issued in August of 2021. We purchased this car for the battery size that could give us greater range. We owned a Nissan Leaf before the Bolt. The theoretical range of the Bolt made it a better choice over a newer Leaf. No real timetable to have the problem resolved.

Filed Apr 6, 2022 · Electrical · NJ

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V650000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Feb 3, 2022 · Electrical · MD

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V650000 (Electrical system). The dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 3, 2022 · Electrical · IA

Constituent writes requesting information and assistance due to the recall from chevy regarding bolt battery fires on their 2020 chevrolet bolt.

Filed Dec 28, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · TX

Yesterday, 27 December, the vehicle was presented to Capitol Chevrolet for service under this recall number 21v650 They did not repair anything. To the contrary, they reset software to gimp the vehicle battery capacity --and hence, range performance--to only 80%. The car is worse now than before they "fixed" it. No date set for actual repair, when already more than 4 months have elapsed. And in the meanwhile, GM continues to collect 100% lease payment on only 80% delivered car. Not acceptable.

Filed Dec 13, 2021 · Electrical · CA

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V650000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and the contact was in the process of obtaining a buyback. A case was opened. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 1, 2021 · Electrical · VA

This recall advises not parking in my garage due to potential fire, it advises not charging to 100% due to likelihood of fire, . By not charging to 100% the car does not operate as intended. The Richmond International Airport posts a sign saying Bolt vehicles may not park in their garage or it will be towed at the owners expense. My windshield has a crack the length of the windshield. Safe lite ordered a Chevrolet windshield more than 3 weeks ago and Chevrolet has not been able to provide Safelite a windshield replacement. What alto dealer builds a car and does not stock replacement parts for obvious failure points! There is a recall on the floor mat sold by Chevrolet on the drivers side front. Chevrolet stated that the mat must be removed however parts are not available at this time as replacement. These failures are unacceptable and GM/Chevrolet should be mandated to buy back the car from the user immediately!

Filed Nov 5, 2021 · Electrical · NY

2020 chevrolet bolt. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall related to battery fires.

Filed Sep 25, 2021 · Electrical · CA

Battery has a high risk of fire. GM refuses to initiate buyback according to CA lemon law.

Filed Sep 23, 2021 · Electrical · 6,600 miles · CA · fire

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V650000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked their daughter noticed that smoke was emitting from the rear of the vehicle. When the contact came to view the vehicle the smoke had resolved and the vehicle appeared normal. The approximate failure mileage was 6,600. Vin tool confirms parts distribution disconnect. (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS

Filed Sep 21, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · CA

I received a recall notification regaring our 2020 Chevy Bolt which was purchased only six months ago. Not only is Chevy not providing any indcation as to when our car will have its battery replaced (the dealer suggests it could have six months or longer), their proposed interim fixes are completely unacceptable and unworkable. If we cannot charge the car more than 90% and if we cannot go below 70 miles, the effective range has been reduced by roughtly 50% or about 100 miles which frustrates the entire reason we purchased this car (we commute approximatel 120 miles round trip each day). They are not offering to provide a rental or substitute car nor are they offering to take the car back and I'm now stuck with a poorly made hunk of metal and lithium with no idea when we will be able to use the car again.

Filed Sep 20, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · NY

National recall for potential battery fire that GM has known about for a while in their older Chevy Bolt electric cars and now the problem has spread to their newer models. GM has placed restrictions on these cars for charging the battery and driving the car that it makes the vehicle unsafe to drive or even park near other vehicles or structures do to the potential of fire that could result in severe property damage, severe injury or even death.

Filed Sep 20, 2021 · Electrical · NH

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number 21V650000 (Electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Sep 20, 2021 · Electrical · 36,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated that while charging, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound. The vehicle became very hot. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 21V650000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated that parts were not yet available. The dealer informed the contact about additional testing. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but, no further assistance was provided. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was 36,000. The contact requested the manufacturer to buy back vehicle. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Sep 19, 2021 · Electrical · VA

The batteries that power my vehicle. The risk to me is spontaneous fire which could kill me and my passengers, burn my house down or cause me to have a car accident. The dealer identified the problem but does not have the parts to correct the problem and the dealer has no idea when they will be able to correct the problem. The only solution in the interim is to park the car away from everything and everyone and wait for the fire to initiate. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealer. I want the dealer to reimburse me for the vehicle so that I don’t have to constantly live in fear and risk death.

Filed Sep 17, 2021 · Electrical · MO

Vehicle has a known fire hazard. Vehicle is unsafe to be operated in the way it was intended(and as sold to me). Limitations on charging make the vehicle unusable. Only way to make the vehicle usable, makes it a fire hazard. No remedy is available, which means the car is unusable with no end in sight. Unacceptable for a new vehicle.

Filed Sep 9, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Currently, my 2020 bolt has been recalled due to fire hazards. I contacted the local GM dealership North Park Chevrolet (Castroville TX) and was informed that there is no clarity on the exact part that needed to be replaced in order to make my vehicle safe. I later contacted GM [SR:9-6936321672], in order in inquiring when parts will be parts will be made available for replacement still TBD and no part numbers were provided. I informed GM that even when charging to the recommended 90% that my car gets very hot and makes a loud noise while plugged into the charger, but I was informed that there they are currently still working on a solution. It is unacceptable for an auto manufacturer to sell a vehicle this is a fire hazard is at a higher risk due to the warning signs that GM has ignored.

Filed Sep 2, 2021 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NM

NO fix available for vehicle next other recall part backorder

Filed Aug 29, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · PA

GM has stated in their the federal safety agency recall notice that my vehicle has the potential to burn down my home and has not provided any sort of fix or even a timeline to fix the problem. The recall states not to charge the vehicle in a garage. My home charger is located in the back of my garage and I do not have the ability to charge the vehicle outdoors without spending thousands to redo my home charging system. My garage is under my two story house, meaning a vehicle fire has the potential to destroy my entire home and kill everyone inside. Again, GM has made no offer to provide replacement vehicles or financial compensation for the home infrastructure changes that must be made to keep safely using the vehicle until a formal fix is announced, and any such repair would require being without the vehicle for weeks at a minimum. In summary, in order to abide by the stated interim recall instructions, my vehicle would be rendered useless as I would have no means of charging the vehicle. It is my hope that the federal safety agency holds GM to account for their failures regarding this recall.

Filed Aug 20, 2021 · Electrical · 5,000 miles · CA · fire

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was plugged into the charge box however not being fully charged. The contact stated that prior to the failure occurring the vehicle was already charged fully, without warning a couple of hours later, the vehicle exploded in the driveway of the contact's residence. The contact looked out the window and noticed smoke appear under the vehicle. The contact ran outside and within a minute the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Flames were seen underneath the vehicle and around the rear wheel well. The police were contacted attempted to extinguish the flames however failed. The fire department was contacted and came out to extinguish the flames. The vehicle did damage the driveway. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The vehicle was still awaiting insurance adjustor results and the vehicle was towed by the insurance company. No dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and has started an investigation. Based on the vehicle information the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V701000,21V560000 (Electrical system) was a possible solution to the failure however the VIN was not included in the open investigation with the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximate 5,000. Consumer stated manufacture is no longer communicating with the consumer. As of 08/25/2020 insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS

Filed Jan 31, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · 500 miles · MD · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 chevrolet bolt EV. The contact stated the vehicle was in "l" mode before the vehicle lunged forward into the wall. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (heritage chevrolet owing mills: 11234 reisterstown rd, owings mills, md 21117) but it was unknown if the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. No further information was available. The failure mileage was 500.

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