NHTSA Complaint #11717281 — 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11717281
Vehicle	2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 2, 2025
Date Filed	February 11, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

Water has infiltrated the lower trunk area and fried the sound amplifier. The result is no sounds can be heard from the speakers. This includes sounds and warnings from the safety systems. Seat belt, ADAS, BLIS, OnStar, Turn Signals, Radio. The rear hatch seals seem to be intact and it is unclear how water is entering this lower area as there is no evidence of water anywhere else in the rear cargo area. A google search reveals many other Bolt owners are experiencing the same issue

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