Anyone else unable to charge their Chevy Bolt?

Charging and Infrastructure
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I’ve been having some frustrating issues recently with my Chevy Bolt where it just refuses to charge. I keep getting this error message that says ‘unable to charge,’ and I’ve tried a few different outlets and charging stations. Here are a few things I’ve tried:

  • Checking the charger: I made sure my charging cable is in good condition; no visible wear or tears.
  • Resetting the car’s system: I disconnected the battery for a few minutes to reset everything and see if that helped.
  • Trying different stations: I thought maybe it was just a problem with my home charger, but I also had no luck at public charging stations.
  • Software update: I checked if there were any available updates for my Bolt, but everything seems up to date.

Has anyone else come across this issue? What did you do to resolve it? I really want to get back on the road without these charging headaches. Any tips or similar experiences would be super helpful! Let’s share our solutions and troubleshoot together!

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Has anyone else been having trouble with their charging stations lately? I can never seem to charge my Chevy Bolt at the public stations around my area.

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I’ve had similar problems! It’s so frustrating when the stations are either out of order or don’t support the Bolt. What issues have you faced exactly?

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Alas, the struggle is real! Sometimes my home charger just refuses to work, and I feel like it’s possessed. Have you checked if the charger is compatible?

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I’ve noticed that my charging cable has started to fray a bit. I wonder if that’s affecting the charge?

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Frayed cables can definitely cause charging issues! I usually carry an extra one just in case. It’s a pain, but it helps to be prepared.

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I need to get a spare too! I had no idea fraying could stop the charge completely. Have you found any good brands?

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Noticing frayed cables is a total red flag, but also check your outlet! I had similar issues and found out it was a faulty outlet causing the problem. Might save you some headaches!

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Interesting point, Mary. I didn’t check the outlet! I thought it was just the charger all along. Could it be a conspiracy between charging stations and faulty outlets? Hmm…

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Haha! I wouldn’t go that far, but it sure feels like something is working against us Chevy Bolt owners. At least we have each other to commiserate with!

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For real! The other day, my car was hooked up for hours and went from 10% to 12%. Is it just me, or do these chargers have a vendetta against us? :joy:

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This happens to me all the time! I think I need to start looking for more reliable charging options. Any recommendations?

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I’m having the same issue! My Bolt won’t charge at all and it’s so frustrating. The battery is really showing signs of degradation.

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Have you checked if there are any software updates for the battery management system? Sometimes those glitches can cause charging issues.

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I had a similar problem. It turned out my charging cable was defective. Definitely check yours!

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I didn’t think about updates! I’ll check the app now. Thanks for the tip!

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The battery degradation can be a real issue in older Bolts. I’m curious how long you’ve had yours.

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I’ve only had mine for 2 years, but I’m already seeing reduced range. Maybe that’s affecting charging speed as well.

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That’s definitely a possibility! High discharge rates can prevent proper charging. Have you contacted Chevrolet about this?

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A reality check here: the Bolt battery management system is quite sophisticated but not always reliable. It feels like a software issue to me.