2012 Chevrolet Volt engine problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Chevrolet Volt — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle over-revs in cold weather. Engine runs excessively fast (4250 RPM) at highway speeds and around 3000 RPM when just sitting. Often times if I pull over and restart the car it will correct itself. This results in MPG as low as 22. The internet is full of examples of people with the exact same…”
filed Dec 11, 2024
“7/6/2024 Was driving 45 mph on a busy road (running only on the gas engine of this plug-in hybrid). Propulsion Power Reduced message showed near the speedometer. My speed was immediately decreased. The check engine light also came on. Despite pressing the gas pedal, the speed could not be…”
filed Jul 15, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Volt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volt | 3 | 9% |
| 2018 Volt | 49 | 22% |
| 2017 Volt | 181 | 26% |
| 2016 Volt | 48 | 28% |
| 2015 Volt | 8 | 19% |
| 2014 Volt | 9 | 10% |
| 2013 Volt | 37 | 12% |
| 2011 Volt | 4 | 8% |
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.