NHTSA Complaint #11476083 — 2021 CHEVROLET BOLT EV FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11476083
Vehicle	2021 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 17, 2022
Date Filed	July 27, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

Merging onto freeway from about 50 MPH to 70 MPH. Blind zone alert indicated there was a vehicle was in my blind spot. Proceeded to accelerate full throttle into traffic when car began shuddering and then suddenly lost power. Car would not restart and needed to be towed to dealer for warranty repair. Car was at dealer for 9 days waiting for repair.

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