I think that also explains why some users have different experiences with charging issues.
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Honestly, it’s a bit of a mess. I can’t help but wonder if it’s just poor design on Chevrolet’s part.
I like to think of it as a charm. Time to take my Bolt in for a checkup and hope it behaves… crossing fingers
I feel you! A checkup is always a good idea, even if it feels like taking a toddler to the doctor.
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I’ve had the same issue with my Chevy Bolt. It wouldn’t charge at home or at public stations! After some troubleshooting, it turned out to be a faulty home charger. Switched to a different one, and now it’s charging perfectly.
Thanks for sharing! I faced a similar problem, and it ended up being the charging cable. Sometimes wiggling it a bit does help. Persistence pays off!
Try checking the charging port for any debris. I found some lint in mine once that was blocking the connection. A quick clean fixed the issue!
Great tip! I never thought about that. I’ll check it out. My Bolt won’t charge from any DC fast chargers either, which is worrying.
Have you checked the settings in the Bolt’s app? Sometimes, toggling the charging schedules resets things. I’d also recommend running a software update if you haven’t recently.
I didn’t know about that! I will definitely try it. My car just sits there and blinks while plugged in. It’s frustrating!
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Had a situation last week where my Bolt just wouldn’t charge at all. Turns out it needed a full reset. After disconnecting the battery for a few minutes, it started charging again. Might be worth a shot!
Interesting! I’ll try to reset mine as a last resort. What a hassle though! If it isn’t one thing, it’s another.
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Just a thought: are you guys using the right charging stations? Some older ones don’t work with the Bolt. Make sure it’s compatible before wasting time.
Good point! I might have been using too old a station. I’ll check the specs next time! This Bolt has been more challenging than I expected.