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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatch
149-horsepower Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD
55000 mi
US $87
Shift to park error. Replaced shifter assembly and installed new wiring harness per GM TSB
21700 mi
Shifter assembly replaced. Would not register being put into park
46000 mi
US $100
Recall for “propulsion reduced.”
84 mi
Voltec warranty for the known "shift to park" issue. This is the first repair, and the wiring squib was replaced. The second one that was done a year later required the entire shifter to be replaced--also under warranty.
85594 mi
This is the second "shift to park" incident. Dealer replaced the shifter under voltec warranty.
5403 mi
Car died on vacation, would not restart. Towed to dealer. Dealer ordered and replaced section 3 of high-voltage hybrid battery.
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