In-car Electronics
CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.
What Owners Say
"Original camera faulty and dealer refused to acknowledge that resolution was so bad it was almost unUSble. I switched dealers and problem immediately resolved. Camera not as good as Ford, Honda or Lexus"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Chevrolet Volt None Plug-in Hybrid)"The display is very poor, if the sunlight is directed on it (which is very often), it is impossible or extremely difficult to see"
Anonymous, AZ (2013 Chevrolet Volt None Plug-in Hybrid)"Probably could be fixed with a software update that Chevrolet wants me to pay for"
Todd L., FL (2013 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"Display required a reset at dealer. One time event."
Anonymous, WA (2013 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"Display freezes and you can't change anything for which there isn't a specific button. Has happened 3 or 4 times. One other time, we could not enter a destination in the Nav system. All of these problems cleared up after turning the vehicle off f"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Chevrolet Volt None Plug-in Hybrid)"On starting, display screen sometimes remains black, and associated dash controls inoperable for 5-10 minutes, then problem corrects itself. Dealer unable to fix"
Anonymous, AZ (2013 Chevrolet Volt None Plug-in Hybrid)"Display froze couple of time during the winter cold... Refused to show information until vehicle warmed up"
Howard C., NY (2013 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"Intermittent problem that was fixed under warranty by the dealer."
Norm K., CA (2013 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"Display goes dim for several seconds, then comes back."
Anonymous, CA (2013 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"The main screen was replaced by the dealer"
Kathy O., IA (2013 Chevrolet Volt None Plug-in Hybrid)"Display once went completely blank and did a re-boot while driving. Radio channel display all went to the same setting (530 AM). Radio replaced twice"
Anonymous, ON (2013 Chevrolet Volt None Plug-in Hybrid)"Computer needed to be reset by service tech"
Howard C., NY (2013 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"When streaming music through a wired connection, control of the phone fails intermittently, forcing the driver to unplug and reconnect to regain control of the program. Another frustrating distraction"
Anonymous, IL (2013 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"System does not recognize local addresses or local highways. It does not work well and we resort to our phones."
Anonymous, NJ (2013 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"Often does not take the shortest route though set to do so. Told me to both take a left turn and later to do a U turn on a concrete divided highway. Display repeatedly turned complete circles. Has taken me to the wrong place"
Anonymous, ON (2013 Chevrolet Volt None Plug-in Hybrid)"When speaking on bluetooth, person on other side says it is very loud and sounds like electronic interference all the time. Almost like what it sounded like placing a old phone next to old computer speakers."
Anonymous, TX (2013 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"When receiving an incoming call, my iPhone is answered by the car, but the audio and microphone are not transferred to the phone. The driver is forced to wait several seconds till the option to transfer the call from the phone to the car is presented. This is a potentially dangerous situation that neither Apple nor GM has made efforts to repair."
Anonymous, IL (2013 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"Phone cuts in and out like a circut opeming and closing. Dealer updates but problem continues on an inermitant basis"
Gary L., CA (2013 Chevrolet Volt None Plug-in Hybrid)"intermittent problem with bluetooth pairing and climate control system lockup"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Chevrolet Volt None Plug-in Hybrid)"Occasional crashing on start-up"
David L., NH (2013 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"no problem"
Anonymous, WA (2013 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"Software indicated a problem in the vehicle and to contact the dealer. It was a intermittent fault fixed by a software update."
Anonymous, CA (2013 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"This car has the Bose audio system. I've had both front door speakers replaced due to audio cutting in and out. The driver door speaker still has this issue"
Anonymous, FL (2013 Chevrolet Volt None Plug-in Hybrid)"Could be improved with a software update"
Todd L., FL (2013 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"The Voice command system is worthless. It is extremely frustrating to use, often misinterprets what you are asking and is often times rude by hanging up rather then allowing you to try again"
Anonymous, AZ (2013 Chevrolet Volt None Plug-in Hybrid)
"The backup camera is now not automatically coming on when you shift into reverse"
Anonymous, VA (2013 Chevrolet Volt None Plug-in Hybrid)