NHTSA Complaint #11431282 — 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11431282
Vehicle 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Component FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

The manufacturer, GM, has failed to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner. The 2019 Bolt EV I purchased from GM presents a real and present danger as a fire risk, while I am being told to limit my vehicle's usage. I cannot easily follow their safety guidelines because this is the only car my family owns -- we cannot simply give up visiting relatives to not deplete the car below 70 miles of range nor can we personally watch the hours it takes to recharge the vehicle outdoors. This renders the vehicle wholly unusable as a modern car that I paid for in a new condition. I do not feel safe putting my daughter in this vehicle, nor parking it in our driveway. In addition, I live in California, and I would be devastated if my vehicle was the cause of a fire in this state. I have called the GM Concierge line 8 different times over the past 8 weeks (I have the records) to attempt a vehicle swap, and every single time after their initial conversation to gather details, GM has not responded to me with any updates. The latest incident was a Bolt EV that exploded in Sacramento. I want a working car, not a lemon waiting to kill me.

Related Complaints for the 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

Other FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Complaints

#11521369 While driving on the freeway at 65 mph during morning rush-hour, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated without warning...
#11518325 After driving the car for roughly 60-75 minutes while at highway speeds and within the posted speed limits: 65mph-75m...
#11508757 Vehicle without warning stopped moving while making a left turn in an intersection at night. Power to dashboard was ...
#11495863 I'm experiencing the loss of propulsion covered in this bulletin. It's happened around 5 times. https://static.nhtsa....
#11472520 The battery recall on this vehicle has NOT been fixed by GM, your database is incorrect. The vehicle is still a fire/...

Recent Complaints for the 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

#11717281 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Water has infiltrated the lower trunk area and fried the sound amplifier. The result is no sounds can be heard from ...
#11717281 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION Water has infiltrated the lower trunk area and fried the sound amplifier. The result is no sounds can be heard from ...
#11717281 SEAT BELTS Water has infiltrated the lower trunk area and fried the sound amplifier. The result is no sounds can be heard from ...
#11705458 STEERING As with other Chevy bolts, the rack and pinion steering completely broke no longer able to steer vehicle.
#11704587 STEERING Steering will not return to center. After going around a turn, or even a curve like an exit ramp, the steering will r...
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report