Two problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt Ev. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Dear sir/ madam, I want to report to you the serious problem I have had with my chevy Bolt Ev ( 2018 VIN [xxx]) in the month of November 2020, after a full charge of my ev bolt, the mileage on the dashboard kept fluctuating when my husband and I were driving from santa cruz to berkeley. I had to charge it again after 70 miles in berkeley. On our way back the mileage showed almost zero. I got so anxious that I had to stop the car and move it from highway 101 south bound to santa cruz and get it recharged in san jose. Second, on three separate occasions, the speed limit on the dashboard also kept fluctuating. Since this model was recalled we took our car to a chevy dealer in watsonville and got it repaired. We had to leave the car at the dealer for two weeks since the dealer was getting appropriate parts from michigan to fix the car. Now my speed has been compromised after the repair. I have been told the car will be recalled soon for a final repair. We are not happy with this model and we are negotiating with the manufacturer to get this car replaced. Thank you so much for your help. Sincerely yours, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
The Bolt Ev has a steering-wheel mounted regenerative breaking paddle, which applies the regenerative breaking, slowing the vehicle. However, when the battery is fully charged, this paddle does nothing, which has resulted in some near misses. A warning indicator should be present, or the documentation should suggest enabling "hilltop reserve" to prevent this from occurring. I have reported this to chevy, but no responses were received.
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