Worst 2012 Chevrolet Volt Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 84 | 3 | — | 101,337 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 78 | 2 | 1 | 79,067 mi | |
| Fuel System | 36 | — | — | 78,232 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 26 | — | — | 66,941 mi | |
| Brakes | 23 | 2 | — | 62,161 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 21 | — | — | 56,742 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 14 | — | — | 82,111 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 1 | — | 83,600 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 16,860 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 5 | — | — | 75,250 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | 1 | — | 48,183 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 1 | — | 36,215 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Chevrolet Volt
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~50,240 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, through April 17, 2012. Due to a brake pressure modulator valve problem, the vehicles do not relieve brake pressure from the front brakes during an anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), or traction control event. One or both front brakes may lock up and not release. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems"' and No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
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2012 Chevrolet Volt — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Volt reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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