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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatch
149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD
40000 mi
Charger door wouldn't open. Dealer replaced door under warranty.
105000 mi
Main EV Battery Failure. Car dead. Left it at the dealer. Bought another EV.
45000 mi
Problem with wiring harness running to the low coolant level sensor.
25400 mi
US $500
bad battery temperature sensor
29700 mi
msg - service high voltage charging system
Something about battery coolant level. replaced connector per PI0961C. - There is recall doc on this...
58000 mi
Chevy Volt's gas engine should turn on when main battery is drained. Battery failed to report it was drained so gas engine would not turn on. Car basically shuts down.
Dealer replaced 4 battery modules and battery's 'brain' (forget the part name). Cost of repair totals $2700+ but was covered under electrical system warranty...
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