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2012 Chevrolet Volt repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (10%)

Chart based on 145 repairs.
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2012 Chevrolet Volt other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (86%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Chevrolet Volt

Engine not specified

46385 mi Recall 14522 Faulty Hatch Strut. 

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2012 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatch

149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD

13010 mi Car has left a puddle under the car that appears to be coolant, GM replaced the coolant return hose under warranty. 
19000 mi Rear hatch latch broken, so rear door would not close Passenger's side door did not open due to broken handle. Charge port door did not open replaced return spring 
35000 mi

US $200
Driver's window 
87420 mi

C $150
Had to change all of the wheel nuts. The OEM version corrodes and seizes. It's the second time I had to change them. I replaced them with another model (from the auto-part store). 
19000 mi Charge port door sticks in freezing weather. Attempts to open will cause Check Engine Light to turn on. Work around is to assist charge port door with opening. Light went out after a few charge cycles. 
14000 mi Replaced rear hatch lift-gate struts as part of service campaign. Lift-gate would suddenly lower in cold weather, hit me in the head once or twice. 
17000 mi inflator kit failed, no spare tire 
30000 mi Charge door would no longer open and was replaced under warranty 
26000 mi Charge port door sticking 
14260 mi Driver seat base was loose. "Rails and rollers" kit were replaced. Delay of a few days for the replacement part. 
7300 mi Had a software glitch which was repaired for free in about an hour. 
4700 mi Charge door would not open when button pushed. Symptoms occurred for months - finally had it looked at. Charge door needs to be replaced. Item on back order for unknown length of time. 
10000 mi The exterior door for the charge plug that usually opens from a push of a button inside of the car stopped working. Parts ordered in Feb and came in in Sept. Replaced the whole housing and now works. 

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2012 Chevrolet Volt Other Problems

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