NHTSA Complaint #11430469 — 2021 CHEVROLET BOLT EV POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11430469
Vehicle	2021 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	August 25, 2021
Date Filed	August 25, 2021
Mileage	2,700 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated while parking the vehicle and placing it into park, the vehicle lunged forward which resulted in the contact hitting the vehicle in front of them. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,700.

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