NHTSA Complaint #11564086 — 2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11564086
Vehicle	2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 20, 2023
Date Filed	January 8, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

multiple observations of water egress that collects in the rear hatch error, water puddle shorts out audio amplifier and ALL SOUNDS are disabled. No warnings, no pedestrian warning, no turnsignal click, no audible notifications at all . This is noted on many vehicles and GM has been uncertain as to water access point at this time, meanwhile the customer pays for the repair.

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