NHTSA Complaint #11573653 — 2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11573653
Vehicle	2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 23, 2024
Date Filed	February 23, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

I recently purchased a 2020 Chevy Bolt. I was never told that the battery could catch on fire and that they have a range limit. My work has banned this vehicle from their parking lot. The current recall for the battery requires software that reduces the battery by 80% which interferes with my driving schedule. This is a huge safety risk parking a vehicle that could potentially light on fire. I talked with GM and they can't guarantee that the software will detect if the battery has an issue.

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