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Hello,
I am considering purchasing the integral storage space for my 2019 Bolt. Anyone have feedback I should consider before purchasing? Thank you! sjs

 

[DaV8or]

Get it. You will like it.

 

[PA Bolt]

What is this?

 

[Stovebolt6]

Are you referring to the cargo area false floor? Or maybe the "security" cargo area cover that replaces the fabric-stretched-on-a-wire-frame standard cover? Or maybe both? I bought both and installed them myself.

They come with IKEA-level wordless instructions. The biggest concern I had was carving out the holes in the plastic interior panels to expose the threaded fasteners that the false floor mounting brackets use for attachment. I didn't have the exact knife they show in the illustration, so my round holes were a bit ragged looking. But the brackets cover a large enough area around the holes that, once installed, you'll never see them.

The cargo area cover also require a couple of holes per side to be cut out of the plastic interior panels. Those are rectangular holes, so they are easier to cut cleanly. Again, the installed brackets cover the holes.

 

[psyflyjohn]

I consider them a "must have". I was perplexed when my first Bolt came without one. I thought, "Whats next - an optional steering wheel or wipers?". I made one out of thin plywood and covered it with grey material. Worked pretty good. I transferred it to our second Bolt and purchased a real one from the dealer. A bit pricey $160? and am now using it on my Bolt. Just get it and enjoy it...

 

[LooseBolt]

I’ll admit that the point of the false cargo floor completely escapes me. I have a Premier that came with one and it lasted about a day before it was consigned to the basement. You can’t even set paper grocery bags on top of it without them hitting the privacy cover. Frankly I’d rather have the extra width of the cargo space taken up by the supports for the false floor. The supports on the Premier are molded in, so there is no getting rid of them. It’s a serious question: What is the attraction?

 

[TimBolt]

Are you referring to the cargo area false floor? Or maybe the "security" cargo area cover that replaces the fabric-stretched-on-a-wire-frame standard cover? Or maybe both? I bought both and installed them myself.

They come with IKEA-level wordless instructions. The biggest concern I had was carving out the holes in the plastic interior panels to expose the threaded fasteners that the false floor mounting brackets use for attachment. I didn't have the exact knife they show in the illustration, so my round holes were a bit ragged looking. But the brackets cover a large enough area around the holes that, once installed, you'll never see them.

The cargo area cover also require a couple of holes per side to be cut out of the plastic interior panels. Those are rectangular holes, so they are easier to cut cleanly. Again, the installed brackets cover the holes.

A standard retractable utility knife with a fresh blade will easily cut the soft plastic that covers the bolt holes for the shelf supports. That plastic is very thin. If you don’t own a utility knife the basic Stanley version is less than $5 at any hardware or home improvement store. Utility knife blades are cheap, so it’s always best to cut with a fresh, sharp blade.

 

[Cataract2]

Gave me a place to put my portable Level 1/2 charger.

 

[Sibilance]

I’ll admit that the point of the false cargo floor completely escapes me. I have a Premier that came with one and it lasted about a day before it was consigned to the basement. You can’t even set paper grocery bags on top of it without them hitting the privacy cover. Frankly I’d rather have the extra width of the cargo space taken up by the supports for the false floor. The supports on the Premier are molded in, so there is no getting rid of them. It’s a serious question: What is the attraction?

I love using it for putting easily crushed groceries (potato chips, eggs, potato chips, bread, Non Potato Chips, Kale salad mix) under the heavy groceries (Beer, Health Benefit Defeating Salad Dressing for Kale Salad, beer, canned foods, bags of sugar and salt (American essentials), foods possibly made out of cans...)

I also live somewhere really hot and sunny, and the Bolt doesn't have hot rear exhaust which would warm up that area. It's going to be a great place to store bottles of wine in cooling jackets, and six packs of beer in flexible soft coolers, while putting hot dishes on top.

Like making runs to the Salt Lick for BBQ while heading out to a party.

... And that's just ideas involving Beer and Snacks and BBQ. I live in TEXAS. It has now FULLY demonstrated its use to me.

Oh. I guess I could put tools back there or something. Or a first aid kit. Flat floor when using the seat down. Other things.

 

[LooseBolt]

I love using it for putting easily crushed groceries (potato chips, eggs, potato chips, bread, Non Potato Chips, Kale salad mix) under the heavy groceries (Beer, Health Benefit Defeating Salad Dressing for Kale Salad, beer, canned foods, bags of sugar and salt (American essentials), foods possibly made out of cans...)

I also live somewhere really hot and sunny, and the Bolt doesn't have hot rear exhaust which would warm up that area. It's going to be a great place to store bottles of wine in cooling jackets, and six packs of beer in flexible soft coolers, while putting hot dishes on top.

Like making runs to the Salt Lick for BBQ while heading out to a party.

... And that's just ideas involving Beer and Snacks and BBQ. I live in TEXAS. It has now FULLY demonstrated its use to me.

Oh. I guess I could put tools back there or something. Or a first aid kit. Flat floor when using the seat down. Other things.

Pro Tip: You put the light thinks on TOP. . I’ll admit to not considering the bottom as a beer cooler, which could be important in Texas (I lived in the Panhandle long ago, in a dry county so it was at least 30mi. to buy beer).

 

[TimBolt]

I’ll admit that the point of the false cargo floor completely escapes me. I have a Premier that came with one and it lasted about a day before it was consigned to the basement. You can’t even set paper grocery bags on top of it without them hitting the privacy cover. Frankly I’d rather have the extra width of the cargo space taken up by the supports for the false floor. The supports on the Premier are molded in, so there is no getting rid of them. It’s a serious question: What is the attraction?

My ‘17 Bolt didn’t come with the cargo floor, and it was the first thing I added. It gives me a reasonably flat floor, which is essential when I load my bike in the back, and it creates a really large and handy storage space underneath. Also, I have a set of collapsible grocery bags I use when I shop, and four fit perfectly across the shelf, I guess they’re a bit shorter than the bags you use.

I also appreciate a flat load floor for my numerous runs to the home center, garden center, etc... There’s a reason why nearly every hatchback and CUV has a flat or nearly flat load floor, it’s very handy.

 

[Edchris]

Get it. You will like it.

What is this optional thing? I didn’t know there was anything you could pay extra for. Every Bolt I’ve talked to up here has a weeny privacy thing that hangs by a couple of strings, & a hard “plate”, that sort of moves up, but can be pulled out & laid flat on the bottom.
With the limited room behind the rear seats, I can’t see any good reason to divide it into smaller unit’s.
If Chevy was trying to sell me something for $160 to sit on top of my non existent spare tire, I’d cut one out of 1/4” plywood, paint it a dazzling colour, & drill a thumb hole for easy removal.

 

[duaneo]

I'm pretty happy with the false floor. I keep emergency supplies under it like first aid, water, emergency food, blankets, window shade for super hot days, and a fire extinguisher. I can have all that stuff under the false floor, and the back is empty every time I open the hatch, which feels nice and clean.

 

[TimBolt]

What is this optional thing? I didn’t know there was anything you could pay extra for. Every Bolt I’ve talked to up here has a weeny privacy thing that hangs by a couple of strings, & a hard “plate”, that sort of moves up, but can be pulled out & laid flat on the bottom.
With the limited room behind the rear seats, I can’t see any good reason to divide it into smaller unit’s.
If Chevy was trying to sell me something for $160 to sit on top of my non existent spare tire, I’d cut one out of 1/4” plywood, paint it a dazzling colour, & drill a thumb hole for easy removal.

Not sure what’s standard on the ‘19 LT, but the ‘17 LT didn’t come standard with the false floor, it was a $100 option, and about $175 as an OEM part.

I guess you could make your own for a lot less, but it does work well on the Bolt, and the side brackets include a slot that lets the false floor prop open at a 45 degree angle so you can access the storage space underneath.

 

[XJ12]

I like the false floor cargo cover as I keep my golf clubs in the storage space. The super light cover makes it easy to access the space to takeout or stow the clubs.

 

[GregBrew]

Pro Tip: You put the light thinks on TOP. . I’ll admit to not considering the bottom as a beer cooler, which could be important in Texas (I lived in the Panhandle long ago, in a dry county so it was at least 30mi. to buy beer).

...and the liquor stores are all lined up on the other side of the county line.

 

[psyflyjohn]

The covered cargo hold is a dandy place to store a body. Heh heh....

 

[keeperchris]

I’ll admit that the point of the false cargo floor completely escapes me... You can’t even set paper grocery bags on top of it without them hitting the privacy cover. Frankly I’d rather have the extra width of the cargo space taken up by the supports for the false floor... It’s a serious question: What is the attraction?

I am glad that there are options.
I don't use the privacy cover (probably for the reason you cited), but I do love the false floor.
First, when the back seats are down, the false floor gives an single-level floor for cargo.
Second, I use the space below for non-frequent, but always happy to have items -
- Tesla Tap (and I also put my level 2 charge cable there when traveling)
- Hard hat, tape measure, safety vest and goggles (for maybe monthly visits to construction sites)
- Junk shoes (same reason)
In both the upper and lower space, I also have plastic under-bed storage bins (without lids) to help sequester things a bit further.

 

[Edchris]

Not sure what’s standard on the ‘19 LT, but the ‘17 LT didn’t come standard with the false floor, it was a $100 option, and about $175 as an OEM part.

I guess you could make your own for a lot less, but it does work well on the Bolt, and the side brackets include a slot that lets the false floor prop open at a 45 degree angle so you can access the storage space underneath.

I looked a little closer at a few Bolts up here. It seems that piece comes with every Bolt sold here, as standard equipment, as does DCFC.
I see what you mean about the 45* slot. I’ve just left it all the way down, as a floor stiffener, & let the privacy screen hide whatever’s there.

 

[De Clarke]

I was really puzzled by the lightweight hinged screeny thing. Eventually I just pulled it off -- darned nuisance. On reflection I imagine it is some kind of anti-theft gizmo for concealing whatever is behind the seats -- so casual thieves can't check out your cargo. The "cellar" I haven't stocked yet with anything but the factory inflator/goo/tow-gizmo kit. Interesting that it stays cool though, I'll remember that when grocery shopping. Insulated bags plus a cool shady space might be very handy!