[nozzlegear]

For me it was, unfortunately. It falls under GM's standard 3 year/36k mile warranty as far as I can tell. I bought it in November 2022, and the issues started popping up toward the end of summer 2025 (edit: wait I can't math, that's just under 3 years). I've also put a lot of miles on it (at 49k right now), so it was likely over that mileage warranty by then as well.

[fgfarben]

You can buy head unit parts on eBay. It sounds like you have rodent harness damage.

[nozzlegear]

I've thought about buying a replacement and trying to do it myself, I might still do at some point. Not like I can break the touch screen any more than it already is lol.

I'm not sure about rodents. I keep the car in the garage at all times and have never seen any sign of rodents at our house, but it could be possible.

[83]

I don't know Bolt touchscreen specifics, but a lot of electronics in newer cars are paired to the id in the cars BCM or security module and installing replacement parts requires activation/re-registering using proprietary dealership tools.