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2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV drivetrain & axles problems

Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 27 complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 6% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
27 6% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 0
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. The contact pumped the brake pedal several times, but the vehicle continued to drive forward. The contact was able to avoid crashing into an apartment building. The vehicle went airborne for 30 feet and landed on the street causing the tires to blowout, and two of the rims to be cracked. The contact’s wife suffered a head injury and sought medical attention. No police report was filed.

Reported at 72,000 miles, September 2022 Injury

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated that the propulsion system warning light illuminated. While the contact was driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled and stopped inadvertently. The contact was able to get the vehicle safely to her residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with transmission harness failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.

Reported at 51,000 miles, July 2022

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