- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the engine runs for an extended period of time in an enclosed space, there may be a build up of carbon monoxide, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software to limit the time that the stationary vehicle can be left in the ON position, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14617.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Chevrolet Volt Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Volt have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2015 for the ignition.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Volt year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Chevrolet Volt recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- If the brakes lock up it could cause a loss of steering control and/or a lengthened distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new brake pressure modulator valve free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 12, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546. GM's recall number is 13184.
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Chevrolet Volt: every year compared
All Volt years2012 Chevrolet Volt vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Volt | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2012 Chevrolet Captiva | 145 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | 113 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | 56 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | 52 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 | 52 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | 52 | 3 | A | Compare |
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | 43 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Chevrolet Cobalt | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Chevrolet Volt
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt: ignition (March 2015); electronic stability control (ESC) (June 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 Chevrolet Volt had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Chevrolet Volt a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Chevrolet Volt year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2012 Chevrolet Volt has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data