NHTSA Complaint #11425352 — 2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11425352
Vehicle 2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Component UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

I own a 2017 Chevy Bolt EV which is part of GMs November recall due to battery fires. I have followed all the requests by GM to fix the problems, but there are still fires being reported even with the "fixes" GM has provided. At the end of May, I filed a request for a buyback of my Bolt with Chevrolet Engagement Center (case # 9-6747476536) which was denied over the phone in early July even after 2 additional incidents of fires in Bolts recently update with GM's "fixes". GM will not send me any written statement on why my request was denied and I was told that their decision was final and I couldn't request a review or reinstatement my request for a buyback even if further information is uncovered. Now through GM press releases I am told that I shouldn't charge my 2017 Bolt in my garage and should park it away from my house on the street. Since my charging station is in my garage, I can't charge my car using my existing home charging setup. GM has not contacted me directly regarding this new directive and once again has not provided me with written documentation of this directive. GM's process is complete opaque. I haven't been able to use my 2017 Bolt for over 7 months in the manner in which it was advertised and sold to me when new. Since I apparently have exhausted my options with GM to resolve this fire issue, I request that NHTSA vigorously pursue a remedy from GM effectively deals with these Bolt fire issues and that makes owners like myself whole. It seems only governmental action will get GM's attention before someone is injured or killed by one of these Bolt battery fires. If I can be helpful in an inquiry into this issue, please contact me.

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