NHTSA Complaint #11429197 — 2018 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11429197
Vehicle	2018 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 15, 2021
Date Filed	August 16, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

Battery fire hazard not resolved. Recommendation from GM to not charge above 90% and not discharge below about 40%, giving an effective range of half of the stated range. Risk that I may need to go below the 40% charge state when travelling, causing fire. I need to charge in my attached garage, posing safety risk to me and family.

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