This factory service and repair manual for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt keeps to one configuration, a Base four-door hatchback with the 1.4L inline-four plug-in hybrid engine of 85 cubic inches, DOHC and naturally aspirated on gasoline, which makes the book unusually direct. There is no engine option to disambiguate and no trim-specific driveline. What varies is the depth of the systems involved, from the fueling and ignition of a small four-cylinder to the high-voltage propulsion and braking hardware the hybrid layout brings with it.
Engines covered
- 1.4L inline-four plug-in hybrid (85 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door hatchback
Trims covered
- Base
Known issues on the 2012 Volt. Two recalls stand on the federal record. In one, a brake pressure modulator valve can fail to release pressure at the front brakes during an anti-lock, stability or traction event, so a front brake stays locked, steering control suffers and the stopping distance stretches. In the other, a car left switched on can drain its battery until the engine restarts on its own to recharge, which is dangerous in an enclosed space. Complaints run to 245: 79 on the electrical system, 77 on air bags and 20 on the power train.
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 proble
If the brakes lock up it could cause a loss of steering control and/or a lengthened distan
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new brake pressure modulator
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customers vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the s
This engineering informational bulletin provides process for a GM engineering study on curtain Takata Airbag Steering Wheel Modules and needs the used Takata airbags to be returned to GM.
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
Showing the 8 most recent of 769 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET VOLT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR REVERSE LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE BRIGHT ENOUGH TO DETERMINE HOW CLOSE THE VEHICLE WAS TO A WALL OR A
PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG / SEAT SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. SEEN MANY OTHER COMPLAINANTS EXACTLY THE SAME ISSUE. GOT IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND MY PASSENGER
PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG / SEAT SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. SEEN MANY OTHER COMPLAINANTS EXACTLY THE SAME ISSUE. GOT IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND MY PASSENGER
I WAS TRAVELING ON A STRAIGHT CITY STREET WHEN I WAS STRUCK BY A VEHICLE COMING OFF A SIDE STREET THAT HAD LOST CONTROL OF THEIR CAR. I WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. I WAS GOIN
Showing the 4 most serious of 356 complaints filed with NHTSA.
