Opening Trunk on Bolt EV
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Opening Trunk on Bolt EV
I am the proud new owner of a Bolt.
There is one problem (where I think the designers have been too smart for their own good).
When I am the driver and I am dropping off my child (e.g. at swimming or dancing) or picking someone up at the airport I want to be able to unlock the trunk without getting out of the car. This is NOT possible.
The process I have to go through is:
1. press the unlock button (for all doors)
2. open the driver's door
3. then the person at the rear of the car can open the trunk
4. shut the driver's door
5. wait for the trunk to be closed
6. driver off
In a normal car I can simply
1. press the unlock button
3. then the person at the rear of the car can open the trunk
5. wait for the trunk to be closed
6. driver off
Does anyone know a way around this?
This needs to be reported to Chevy.
It is really annoying - I have owned the car for 2 days and already had to go through this process 5 times (aside from having to diagnose the problem!)
There is one problem (where I think the designers have been too smart for their own good).
When I am the driver and I am dropping off my child (e.g. at swimming or dancing) or picking someone up at the airport I want to be able to unlock the trunk without getting out of the car. This is NOT possible.
The process I have to go through is:
1. press the unlock button (for all doors)
2. open the driver's door
3. then the person at the rear of the car can open the trunk
4. shut the driver's door
5. wait for the trunk to be closed
6. driver off
In a normal car I can simply
1. press the unlock button
3. then the person at the rear of the car can open the trunk
5. wait for the trunk to be closed
6. driver off
Does anyone know a way around this?
This needs to be reported to Chevy.
It is really annoying - I have owned the car for 2 days and already had to go through this process 5 times (aside from having to diagnose the problem!)
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I am the proud new owner of a Bolt.
There is one problem (where I think the designers have been too smart for their own good).
When I am the driver and I am dropping off my child (e.g. at swimming or dancing) or picking someone up at the airport I want to be able to unlock the trunk without getting out of the car. This is NOT possible.
The process I have to go through is:
1. press the unlock button (for all doors)
2. open the driver's door
3. then the person at the rear of the car can open the trunk
4. shut the driver's door
5. wait for the trunk to be closed
6. driver off
In a normal car I can simply
1. press the unlock button
3. then the person at the rear of the car can open the trunk
5. wait for the trunk to be closed
6. driver off
Does anyone know a way around this?
This needs to be reported to Chevy.
It is really annoying - I have owned the car for 2 days and already had to go through this process 5 times (aside from having to diagnose the problem!)
There is one problem (where I think the designers have been too smart for their own good).
When I am the driver and I am dropping off my child (e.g. at swimming or dancing) or picking someone up at the airport I want to be able to unlock the trunk without getting out of the car. This is NOT possible.
The process I have to go through is:
1. press the unlock button (for all doors)
2. open the driver's door
3. then the person at the rear of the car can open the trunk
4. shut the driver's door
5. wait for the trunk to be closed
6. driver off
In a normal car I can simply
1. press the unlock button
3. then the person at the rear of the car can open the trunk
5. wait for the trunk to be closed
6. driver off
Does anyone know a way around this?
This needs to be reported to Chevy.
It is really annoying - I have owned the car for 2 days and already had to go through this process 5 times (aside from having to diagnose the problem!)
We can certainly understand your feelings of frustration, as you do not expect vehicle concerns with a newer vehicle. It is very important to us that you have a positive ownership experience, and we do apologize for any dissatisfaction and inconvenience. Our team is more than happy to look into this matter further on your behalf. In order to best assist, please send us a private message at your earliest convenience. To ensure we have all pertinent details, please be sure to include your VIN, full contact details, mileage and name of selling dealership in your message.
Helen
Chevrolet Customer Care
