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Expensive Chevrolet Volt repairs by problem area

Engine (56%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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Chevrolet Volt repair cost distribution

$2500+ (40%)

$1000 - $2499 (60%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 5 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

58000 mi

US $1000
replaced center display 

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2013 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatch

149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD

48633 mi

US $290
Driver side window regulator broken. Replaced. 
67688 mi

US $456
Regulator cable unspooled on front passenger window. Replaced right front door window regulator. 
72000 mi

US $2500
Vehicle was unable to charge the propulsion battery when plugged in. Battery charger control module diagnosed as failed. $1500 part, was not available due to chip shortage, backordered with no delivery date. $1000 estimated labor. 
63000 mi

US $1200
Battery cooling fluid leaking. Supposedly due to rock damaging the radiator. Replaced radiator. 
35000 mi

US $1200
Rotor Bearing Failure. Repaired under Power Train Warranty Rear transmission mount broken, causing tension on transmission cooler lines. mount and cooler lines replaced. 
65000 mi

US $360
Bluetooth microphone works intermittently. Voice commands and Bluetooth phone are affected. Dealer unable to correct problem. 
71000 mi

US $1000
Main display went out 
76000 mi

US $550
New tires 
108000 mi

US $1098
Motor mount right side  bad bearing front right wheel 

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2011 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatch

149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD

96000 mi

US $3000
Timing Chain Failure 

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Chevrolet Volt Expensive Problems

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