2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV Equipmentelectrical Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Equipmentelectrical Issues in the 2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
1 equipmentelectrical complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Equipmentelectrical Complaints
About one month ago (ironically at about the same time Enel X pulled out of the US and Canada) we noticed a burning smell when we charged our Bolt, at home, using our JuiceBox type 2 charger. At first we thought it was the car, but nothing appeared amiss. We charged the car 3-4 times during this month time period, and the smell was present every time. After the last charge (one week ago), I checked the NEMA receptacle and discovered it was partially melted and one prong of the plug was coated in black "tar". I turned off the breaker, removed the receptacle cover and the black wire was burnt and the plastic connector housing behind the receptacle was badly burnt. The charger, cord and plug, and receptacle are all available for inspection (although we plan to have the wiring repaired and a new charger installed soon). I believe...
Other 2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV Problem Areas
Electrical System
82 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
25 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Unknown Or Other
20 complaints
Power Train
10 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Air Bags
6 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
3 complaints
Electrical Systempropulsion Systemtraction Battery
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
3 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
3 complaints
Lane Departure Warning
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systempropulsion Systemchargingcablecordaccessory
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
1 complaint
Hybrid Propulsion System
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Seat Beltspretensioner
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint