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2021 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

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P0128low severityPowertrain

Coolant Thermostat Below Regulating Temperature

on 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electric Motor · FWD

What this code means

The engine coolant has not reached the expected temperature within a specified time after startup.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Heater not getting hot
  • Engine running cool

Common causes

  • Stuck-open thermostat
  • Missing thermostat
  • Faulty ECT sensor
  • Cooling fan stuck on

Diagnostic steps

  1. Monitor ECT warmup curve
  2. Check thermostat
  3. Verify fan operation
  4. Test ECT sensor

Repair notes

Replace thermostat.

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