Despite launching production in 2016, the Chevrolet Bolt's origins lie four years earlier, in the offices of General Motors in South Korea. Although the Bolt's origins are common to the Chevrolet Sparkthe Bolt benefits from its own platform and technical elements developed especially for it. In Europe, it is marketed under the Opel brand the Opel brand as the Ampera-ebut the vehicle's technical specifications remain unchanged..

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As is usually the case with small city cars, the Chevrolet Bolt is equipped with a front-wheel drive transmission: engine power is transmitted directly to the front axle, which then drives the entire vehicle. This transmission system is accompanied by a single-speed automatic gearbox based on Electronic Precision Shift technology developed by the General Motors Group, owner of the Chevrolet brand.

The gearbox is a robust part of your Chevrolet Bolt, normally designed to accompany your vehicle for its throughout its life. However, certain conditions or a manufacturing defect can affect its longevity. Find out how to maintain your Chevrolet Bolt gearbox in this article!

Simple steps for gearbox maintenance

The automatic gearbox: easy day-to-day maintenance

Unlike a vehicle equipped with a manual gearbox, the Chevrolet Bolt has no clutch system: the risk of damaging the transmission while driving is therefore considerably reduced.

Never engage the Parking (P) or Rear/Reverse (R) driving modes when the vehicle has not come to a complete stop, as this could cause serious damage to the transmission system.

You should also check for leaks under your Chevrolet Bolt under your Chevrolet Bolt and take immediate action if you find any.

The importance of gearbox oil

Gearbox oil, also known as transmission oilis responsible for heat dissipation and lubrication of the entire transmission system. Over time, this oil becomes loaded with impurities and loses its properties. The problem is exacerbated in the event of a leak, as the system risks overheating and consequent failure.

Automatic gearboxes require frequent oil changes to ensure optimum performance. every 60,000 kilometers. If you don't drive much, you'll still need to change the oil every two years. By way of comparison, a manual gearbox requires an oil change every 250,000 kilometers, or every five years.

Attention to signs of malfunction

Although automatic gearboxes require simplified daily maintenance, this doesn't mean that problems can't occur. Unfortunately, a gearbox can show signs of weakness that need to be identified to avoid damage to the entire transmission system.

These signs may appear in isolation or in combination. In all cases, as soon as one of them appears, you should contact a mechanic and describe the symptoms precisely. He will then be able to make a diagnosis and carry out the appropriate repairs.

The most common most frequent related to a Chevrolet Bolt gearbox Bolt gearbox are excessive vibrations felt in the passenger compartment above a certain speed, in neutral (N), or in reverse. Other signs include a burning smell, an unusual engine purr, a general loss of power, and oil leaks under the vehicle.

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An expensive and complex operation

Sometimes, a gearbox oil change or the replacement of certain wearing parts is all that's needed to get rid of a problem with the transmission system. If the problem is too far advanced, however, you'll need to proceed with a complete gearbox overhaul.

This is a costly operation, since new gearboxes are primarily intended for vehicles that have also left the factory. Consequently, delivery times can be long, as you have to wait for a part to become available. Buying a new gearbox also has an ecological disadvantage as the old one has to be recycled.

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