Chevrolet Volt First generation (2011 - 2015)

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First generation of Chevrolet Volt has been in production since 2011 by 2015.
Chevrolet Volt First generation dimensions and specs
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Body style | Hatchback, Hybrid |
Transmission | 1-spd auto |
Drive type | front-wheel |
Length | 177.10 in |
Width | 70.40 in |
Height | 56.60 in |
Wheelbase | 105.70 in |
Curb weight | 3781 - 3786 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 4 |
Front hip room | 53.70 in |
Rear hip room | 51.20 in |
Front Headroom | 37.80 in |
Rear Headroom | 36.00 in |
Front shoulder room | 56.50 in |
Rear shoulder room | 53.90 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 9.30 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 95 - 101/90 - 93 |
Towing capacity | 2000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 8.7 - 8.9 sec |
¼ mile time | 16.5 - 16.7 sec |
Chevrolet Volt Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Chevrolet Volt First generation production period from 2011 to 2015 drivers have reported 398 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Model Year | Complaints |
2015 Volt |
22
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2014 Volt |
51
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2013 Volt |
148
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2012 Volt |
147
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2011 Volt |
30
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
AIR BAGS air bag sensor and computer system malfunction the driver side sensor at times malfunction and so the software disable the... |
119
~ 64428 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i received the chevy volt 2/20/14 at around 10:45 am. my partner and i had a very important meeting at... |
119
~ 54868 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i received the chevy volt 2/20/14 at around 10:45 am. my partner and i had a very important meeting at... |
57
~ 48546 miles |
ENGINE i received the chevy volt 2/20/14 at around 10:45 am. my partner and i had a very important meeting at... |
52
~ 40245 miles |
POWER TRAIN car is a 2014 volt with 1900 miles. i bought it new recently as a dealer display model with 100ish... |
41
~ 41774 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES incident occurred while coming to a stop at a traffic signal on city streets. reached approximately 5 mph as i... |
39
~ 39159 miles |
SEATS the airbag warning light comes on fairly constantly. the dealership says the passenger seat sensor is faulty and needs to |
28
~ 62160 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER saturday on 09/5/2015 around 12:00 noon while driving our 2014 chevy volt while i was passenger my wife who was... |
24
~ 61918 miles |
STEERING beginning at approximately 11 000 miles and on relatively straight sections of highway above 50mph the steering develops a mechanical... |
18
~ 28609 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL about a year ago i call chevy about my gas pedal pulling itself to the ground and the car taking... |
13
~ 58268 miles |
TIRES goodyear assurance tires. 2nd flat at low speeds in two months. car tire just blows out immediately going flat. no... |
10
~ 14155 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE 3-7-18 we have a 2014 volt which is charged with our charging station. my husband was in the vehicle and... |
8
~ 34045 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i was driving on the freeway at 65 miles per hour. as i began to brake because of traffic 3... |
6
~ 54369 miles |
WHEELS good morning i need to file a complaint against gmc for my car not meeting pre-certication as advertised. after three... |
6
~ 20717 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER the waterheater pump on the car is out at just 53l miles and chevy states that this is not their... |
6
~ 43083 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet volt. while driving at an unknown speed the instrument panel became inoperable without... |
5
~ 49153 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING my volt rear tail light is full of water. dealer told me nothing they can do. this car has never... |
5
~ 50946 miles |
SUSPENSION on sept. 5th 2018 i hit the center island while turning on the city street at about 15mph. the impact... |
4
~ 36969 miles |
SEAT BELTS 2012 volt charger has burned my outlet and my melted it and it has been replaced twice. my seat belt |
4
~ 44000 miles |
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet volt. while operating the vehicle the door ajar sensor indicator illuminated because the... |
3
~ 28333 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES the tires have been on the car with correct pressures since purchase oct 2012 and proper rotation. pressures are monitored.... |
3
~ 20002 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2014 chevrolet volt. consumer writes in regards to electric drive malfunction. *smd the consumer received two error messages on the... |
3
~ 17694 miles |
VISIBILITY letter from constituent regarding his wife 2013 chevrolet volt who having issues with the hvac system not cooling the rear... |
3
~ 33338 miles |
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet volt. the contact stated that the air bag wiring connection under the seat... |
2
~ 28500 miles |
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM 2014 chevrolet volt. consumer writes in regards to electric drive malfunction. *smd the consumer received two error messages on the... |
2
~ 29000 miles |
PARKING BRAKE tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet volt. while pulling out the driveway at 10 mph the parking brake automatically... |
2
~ 14396 miles |
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT cpsc: i13a0484a. 2012 chevrolet volt. consumer stated the charging cord overheated and melted the electrical wall outlet in his garage. |
2
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TREAD/BELT > TIRES oct 24th morning murrieta ca it was raining and big thunders and lighting. my wife started for work the car... |
1
~ 5 miles |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet volt. the contact stated that the forward collision alert failed ever since the... |
1
~ 18000 miles |
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet volt. while pulling out the driveway at 10 mph the parking brake automatically... |
1
~ 6500 miles |
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT letter from constituent regarding his wife 2013 chevrolet volt who having issues with the hvac system not cooling the rear... |
1
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NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT letter from constituent regarding his wife 2013 chevrolet volt who having issues with the hvac system not cooling the rear... |
1
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SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car was being driven on an interstate highway at the speed limit approximately 30 miles from home. as the drive... |
1
~ 5640 miles |
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS when a cell phone is placed on the center of the passenger seat the passenger seat belt warning light illuminates |
1
~ 7500 miles |
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS when a cell phone is placed on the center of the passenger seat the passenger seat belt warning light illuminates |
1
~ 7500 miles |
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE when i was purchasing the car the salesman was demonstrating the emergency trunk safety release. when he pulled on it... |
1
~ 32 miles |
STRUCTURE the standard charge cord unit supplied with the vehicle by the dealer has failed twice and i believe it poses... |
1
~ 18000 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Chevrolet Volt and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Chevrolet Volt to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...
- All new Free-style flexible design
- 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
- Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
- Free style mounting to bumper...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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CK Formula Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop - Aer...
- ? DECORATIVE USE: Closed end hood scoop enhances the JDM body lines to give your vehicle a racing / sports look. The scoop kit can improve the aerodynamics and fuel efficiency of your vehicle. Give...
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Style Black Flo...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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Car Reindeer Decoration, Reindeer Antler...
- [DURABLE DECORATION FOR CAR] Our reindeer car decoration is made of premium fabric, build-in high-quality PVC clip to ensure stability and durability that can still stay on the car even in a high speed driving....
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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4 Pcs Wheel Cleaner Brush Wheel Barrel B...
- Practical Combination Set: you will receive a total of 4 pieces of wheel cleaning brushes, including 3 pieces of rim brushes for cleaning wheels in 3 different sizes, 1 piece of long soft bristle truck...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
- All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
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Motor Trend Premium FlexTough All-Protec...
- Flex Tough – Our Advanced Performance Rubber Polymers are Tested for Extreme Conditions to Ensure they Don't Crack, Split or Deform
- No-Slip Grip – Rubberized Nibs on the Bottom so the Mat Does not Move...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...

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