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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatch
149-horsepower Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD
35000 mi
Both driver's side door actuators failed and needed to be replaced.
40000 mi
US $900
Kuni Chevrolet did an improper repair of the front passenger and the rear driver's side door actuators while under warranty. They fell out of warranty. I took it to Folsom Chevrolet who fixed them properly, but I had to pay. Kuni WAS THE WORST NEW CAR DEALER I HAVE DEALT WITH IN 60 YEARS OF CAR OWNERSHIP.
13000 mi
AC loses coolant inexplicably. Dealer was unable to find problem. Has had to reharge the AC three times in two years.
22000 mi
Odometer was acting up. False readings, etc.
17360 mi
FM radio faded out completely for a day then returned but is weak - new antenna ordered and paint to match Voice command system inoperable - new module ordered
50000 mi
US $375
Tpms sensor failure
62000 mi
US $100
Replaced battery prior to BECM replacement.
62000 mi
BECM module had to be replaced under warranty.
45000 mi
US $900
Needed new ignition coil to smooth out the engine.
58000 mi
US $1000
replaced center display
54000 mi
US $100
Center console touch screen display went dead (includes radio, nav, system programming)
19220 mi
replaced roof antenna
5000 mi
USB hub replaced
9500 mi
Radio was not pulling in FM stations. When I would scan, it would just continue scanning and never find one it could get. They replaced the radio, but in order to do so, had to order parts.
13000 mi
AM/FM radio did not have any reception. They found frayed wires on the antenna. Ordered a new one, had it painted, and replaced. Radio has been working great since repair. Repair was covered under warranty.
2480 mi
Infotainment screen went black. Radio would still work steering wheel controls.
21760 mi
Auto-dimming feature rear-view not working
1860 mi
The RKO (remote) was not detected. The transmitter was replaced. However, the trunk continues to work erratically. Locking sometimes. And other times not being able to be locked. In addition, there is occasional squeaking in the steering wheel. Trunk latch was replaced because it was locking and unlocking erratically.
19220 mi
The heating wasn't working. It turned out to be a software issue.
16000 mi
12-volt battery determined to be faulty
23500 mi
Horn had funny sound
24000 mi
Heard static on AM stations on radio. Dealer replaced antenna.
14260 mi
Center screen went blank. Had to be replaced under warranty
10000 mi
The central touch screen display went out. The shop diagnosed it on the spot, ordered a new part and had it installed all in one day.
14000 mi
Recall
17000 mi
Factory recall
9000 mi
Applied TSB to tighten multiple electrical connections. Prior to this, temporary loss of 12V signal resulted in every module throwing a code.
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