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1G1RD6E40CU••••••2012 Chevrolet VOLT
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2012 Chevrolet VOLT build (10 vs 4).
10on this build
222on the model
54builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 4Fuel/propulsion System 3Steering 2Visibility 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsJul 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the front passenger’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined that the front passenger’s side air bag Passenger Sensor System…
SteeringOct 2021
While traveling slowly (about 25mph) on an uphill grade, my Volt suddenly, with no warning messages or other alerts to me, lost propulsion, power brakes and power steering. This car is extremely hard to steer and to brake without the power assists, so I really had to wrestle…
Fuel/propulsion SystemSep 2021
2012 Chevy Volt, has been stalling out on the highway since it was brand new, every 6 months. It has been to the Chevrolet dealer many times and they just reset it and move on. In every case the car works for a short time, 6 to 8 months max and dies out again. They have updated…
Power TrainJun 2015
Upon arriving at our vacation destination, we were in the process of checking into our hotel in tulsa, ok. It was a hot so I told my autistic adult son to stay in the passenger seat with the a/c on while my wife and I unloaded the luggage. The car had been backed up a slight…
Electrical SystemMay 2013
Owned car for 8 months. Using 110v outlet to charge electric battery. Charges fine every night. Unplugged charger today. Charging connector is black, semi melted. Outlet is black and charred. Appear to be days away from a fire. I live in a new home (less than a year old) valued…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1RD6E40CU122115 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.