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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%)
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Chart based on 145 repairs.
2012 Chevrolet Volt suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 10 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
| 27000 mi | Steering completely failed. .no power steering..worse than manual cars from early days.with two hands and standing out of seat barely able turn wheel |
2012 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatch
149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD
| 13010 mi | GM looked at the issue and determined that the car was fine, upon further inspection from NTB the upper strut mounts are made from very cheap hard plastic and rattle under certain weather conditions. Steering feels tight while traveling in a straight line for a long period of time. GM indicted that the worm gears are missing teeth and that this will be repaired under a TSB. |
| 19000 mi | Steering worm gear was missing teeth. There is not only a TSB on this, but a class action lawsuit against GM on this issue.. This has been replaced 4 times this year. Rear wheel bearing making noise |
| 24000 mi | Last service before giving up, car had been in the shop 56 times in 3 years time period... For which the majority of issues has been steering column and electrical related, I have a pile of receipts for work done, advice? Buy anything else. |
| 84940 mi C $500 |
Changed both Mc Phearson struts and link kit Changed left-side wheel bearing |
| 70060 mi C $100 |
Some components in the front driver suspension replaced (don't recall exactly which parts) |
| 24000 mi | Also rack for steering replaced |
| 36100 mi US $500 |
The front drivers lower control arm failed causing an accident. The repair from the accident caused by the lower control arm failure was done incorrectly causing damage to a wire harness. |
| 33000 mi | Replaced struts and strut mount (under warranty) |
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