NHTSA Complaint #11472743 — 2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11472743
Vehicle 2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 35,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State WA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 high-beam headlights activated independently while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the front driver's side seat heater would engage independently while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact veered to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted the vehicle in order to disengage the high-beam headlights and seat heater because the vehicle failed to respond while attempting to disengage the features manually. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Related Complaints for the 2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

Other ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Complaints

#11709509 While waiting to turn left at a light and driving in "L" (one pedal) mode, I started to release the break in anticipa...
#11708736 See attached document for complaint.
#11683892 High-voltage battery failure left Bolt EV immobilized after recall fix: Our 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV (VIN: [XXX] ) beca...
#11683606 The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattended, the vehic...
#11648731 This car several times while driving has shaken and then shifted into neutral. I have had to pull the car off to the ...

Recent Complaints for the 2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

#11713269 STEERING Steering rack started failing: did not return to center out of slow corners. Basically I could do hands-free circles ...
#11709509 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM While waiting to turn left at a light and driving in "L" (one pedal) mode, I started to release the break in anticipa...
#11709509 POWER TRAIN While waiting to turn left at a light and driving in "L" (one pedal) mode, I started to release the break in anticipa...
#11708736 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. See attached document for complaint.
#11698122 STEERING What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle’s ste...
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report