Drive System
Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, 4WD/AWD components, driveline vibration, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), electrical failure.
What Owners Say
"Car completely shut down in trafficwhile on vacation, had to be towed to dealer, took 4 days to find and correct problem"
Anonymous, MI (2012 Chevrolet Volt None Plug-in Hybrid)"Hi speed data buss, took weeks to find a bad connector."
Kenneth W., NC (2012 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"Completely died. Had to have it carted in on a platform wrecker."
Hugh M., TX (2012 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"Electric drive system failure, had to pull over, turn the car off, wait 10 minutes, restart and limp to the dealership. Happened twice."
Anonymous, MO (2012 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"I started getting a message that said "service high voltage charging system." While I was still able to use my car, I could only use it on gas as I could not charge it. While the car was still under a drivetrain warranty, Chevrolet said this was not covered as it was a software issue and required a reflash."
Anonymous, WI (2012 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"This car had a bad senser on battery water and wouldn't charge. The warranty on electrical was 100000 miles but GM said that was not covered. I had it to a dealership two times and talked to Voltec. They said I had to cover the cost to replace parts. Didn't know how many more problems I would have with warranty. I had to take a big loss on this car money and warranty. Chevy didn't offer me much trade in. I got a ford. Two weeks after I traded in my Volt Chevy called to tell me my parts had come"
James A., PA (2012 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"Have received a message that the high voltage charging system needed attention. Each time, the dealer applied firmware upgrades designed to fix the problem. The most recent fix appears to have worked. I have not paid for any of this work as the electrical drive system is still under warranty"
Anonymous, KY (2012 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"Battery Controler failed. Which did not allow the batteries for the hybrid system to charge. Very Expensive to fix."
Anonymous, MD (2012 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"The vehicle would not start. The high voltage charging system failed. The dealership indicated it required a software update. That restored the vehicle to normal operation."
George P., MD (2012 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"The main battery of the electrical propulsion system failed at 64,000 miles and was replaced by my Chevrolet dealer at no cost to me."
Anonymous, NC (2012 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"Yaw sensor failed in the stability control system covered under warranty"
Virgil U., NV (2012 Chevrolet Volt None Plug-in Hybrid)"Traction control warning message appeared on dash within minutes of leaving the dealership for another problem (clicking brakes). It appears that a speed sensor was damaged while the technician fixed the original problem"
Ray I., PA (2012 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"The bearings went out"
Anonymous, WA (2012 Chevrolet Volt None Plug-in Hybrid)
"I was experiencing a clunking noise from front end at low speeds when pressing the accelerator pedal. An axle shaft was replaced under powertrain warranty."
Nicholas W., MN (2012 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)