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You should have 2 completely free service visits with Chevy so take advantage of those first then use whoever you prefer. Tire rotation and air filter change is about all there is with an EV. Those things are driven by mileage not so much time, see your manual. Tires should be rotated at each 7500 mile interval. I found its good to stay on schedule with these rotations with a heavy and high torque EV which can tend to wear tires more quickly. Especially if like me you like to feel that torque and acceleration fairly frequently. 
Thanks. Good to know about tires being serviced promptly. I called and told Chevy dealer it is around 16000 miles and one year service. He said they will charge $140. I will talk to them again. Is there anywhere mentioned about 2 services are free. Appreciate any help.
It should be in the paperwork that you went home with after purchase. It may also be found in your myChevy app under warranty info.
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I never went back to the dealer I have around 12K on my Bolt now.
I rotate the tires and check things under the hood, that is it.
This is my second summer with my Bolt the only problem my car did develop was a noise in the front end I could hear it when the left front wheel hit small pot holes.
The noise was a loose joint on the sway bar link, $18 for a new one shipped from GM Parts Direct, I wasn't about to spend a day at a dealer to gain 20 bucks.
I rotate the tires and check things under the hood, that is it.
This is my second summer with my Bolt the only problem my car did develop was a noise in the front end I could hear it when the left front wheel hit small pot holes.
The noise was a loose joint on the sway bar link, $18 for a new one shipped from GM Parts Direct, I wasn't about to spend a day at a dealer to gain 20 bucks.
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What he saidYou should have 2 completely free service visits with Chevy so take advantage of those first then use whoever you prefer. Tire rotation and air filter change is about all there is with an EV. Those things are driven by mileage not so much time, see your manual. Tires should be rotated at each 7500 mile interval. I found its good to stay on schedule with these rotations with a heavy and high torque EV which can tend to wear tires more quickly. Especially if like me you like to feel that torque and acceleration fairly frequently.
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Went in for early free check. But did not want rotation as I did it.
O K then water on passenger floor
Then went back and returned with no functional HVAC.
Took apart myself unrestricted the condenser drain and reconnected blower motor electrical connection
Then all good.
No more to story
Any thought or observation from anyone?
NO HIJACK just an opinion or two could clarify thinking
Finally, I went last week to the dealer. As soon as she scanned VIN number, she said I have two (not sure two more or two) and it is free. I was misinformed before when I talked to service rep last time that he will charge $140 though I said it is my second trip and 15k service. Looks like they upgraded software and see new user interface on the screen. Not sure only dealer can upgrade as I already set my car to connect through my home WIFI.
Is it the reason to take the car to the dealer only, for 7500k interval service to find any upgrades?
Is it the reason to take the car to the dealer only, for 7500k interval service to find any upgrades?
This is the future. Tesla is talking 1M miles today."Is it the reason to take the car to the dealer only, for 7500k interval service to find any upgrades? "
Seven point five million mile service intervals? Wow! I knew the Bolt was good, but this is fantastic!
My post was in jest, in response to "7500k interval", which should have been "7.5k" or "7500".
At 7,500 miles per year, it would take me a thousand years to put 7,500,000 miles on a vehicle.
Auto manufacturers don't seem able to get twenty years out of recent cars without serious paint, body rot and running gear issues. I seriously doubt a "1M mile" Tesla is going to last 83 years for the typical 12,000mi/yr driver.
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In all fairness, I don't think most manufacturers 'could ever' get 20 years out of their cars. I watch a lot of car shows, and the ones that lasted 20 years or more were desirable enough to be restored, or cared for by someone with resources. Of course real world experiences may vary
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With the extensive use of plastics, complicated solid state ignition and emission control systems that started back in the mid 1970's the chances of a vehicle lasting 20yrs or longer without huge repair bills has lessened considerably.
I have a friend w/a late 70's Volvo and it is literally falling apart due to all the plastics breaking down over time.
He had ignition problems, one of the local mechanics told him to trace a lead back to a multi-pin connector under the dash. When he went to pull the connector apart... he said it literally disintegrated in his hands. Now the windshield wipers don't work... the plastic parts of the internal linkage simply snapped into pieces. A turn signal lamp went out.. the cover screws were tuff coming out... some of them broke w/the studs stuck inside the housing body. He tried to get them out with pliers... the plastic boss broke w/the studs still inside. He's got vacuum leaks up the yin-yang because most of the emission hoses have gone stiff and cracked. I can't imagine the damage the ethenol infused "gasoline" we use nowadays has done to the fuel system? It's a nightmare at this point and will end up at the scrap yard soon.
I have a friend w/a late 70's Volvo and it is literally falling apart due to all the plastics breaking down over time.
He had ignition problems, one of the local mechanics told him to trace a lead back to a multi-pin connector under the dash. When he went to pull the connector apart... he said it literally disintegrated in his hands. Now the windshield wipers don't work... the plastic parts of the internal linkage simply snapped into pieces. A turn signal lamp went out.. the cover screws were tuff coming out... some of them broke w/the studs stuck inside the housing body. He tried to get them out with pliers... the plastic boss broke w/the studs still inside. He's got vacuum leaks up the yin-yang because most of the emission hoses have gone stiff and cracked. I can't imagine the damage the ethenol infused "gasoline" we use nowadays has done to the fuel system? It's a nightmare at this point and will end up at the scrap yard soon.
As a side note, I was recently at our local dealer for warranty repair and found out that they charge $99.95 for the in-cabin air filter to be changed. That markup is insane, considering that the air filter costs under $15 on Amazon and takes under 10 minutes to do it yourself.
Subaru dealer charges $70 for the cabin filter. Yes, cheaper to DIY.
Wasn't sure if I should start a new thread or post it here. Do you know if Chevy dealers/GM usually gives some grace period for this? I just realized today that the single free tire rotation is supposed to be done within 12 months. I'm already a few days past that point. Oops. Been busy. :/
I'm not much past 7500 miles as I still drive my Leaf ~3 days/week.
Otherwise, I'll end up probably getting the rotation done elsewhere.
I'm not much past 7500 miles as I still drive my Leaf ~3 days/week.
Otherwise, I'll end up probably getting the rotation done elsewhere.
I know this was from several months back, but I just wanted to point out that here in Canada "7500k" would typically be interpreted as "7500 km", which is a pretty standard service interval for ICE vehicles.
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