2012 Chevrolet Volt electrical system problems
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Chevrolet Volt — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, the contact attempted to start the vehicle; however, the instrument panel displayed a blank screen. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to…”
filed Jun 25, 2026
“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, and the lights inside and outside of the vehicle failed to illuminate. The vehicle was jump-started. The failure reoccurred while attempting to restart the vehicle, and the contact was unable to drive the…”
filed Jan 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery…Campaign 15V145000 · Mar 13, 2015
Electrical System problems in other Volt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volt | 11 | 32% |
| 2018 Volt | 85 | 39% |
| 2017 Volt | 307 | 44% |
| 2016 Volt | 77 | 46% |
| 2015 Volt | 18 | 42% |
| 2014 Volt | 27 | 29% |
| 2013 Volt | 63 | 20% |
| 2011 Volt | 23 | 47% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Chevrolet Volt
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.