2012 Chevrolet Volt service brakes problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2012 Chevrolet Volt — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car will randomly accelerate when not on gas pedal and/or a delay in brakes working. Has happened on more than one occasion.”
filed Mar 13, 2026
“Grandson was driving and went to brake to make a turn and the engine not available light came on and he had no brakes. He was unable to slow and take the turn and hit a truck in the front driver quarter panel which resulted in the car being a total loss.”
filed Dec 19, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to a brake pressure modulator valve problem, the vehicles do not relieve brake…Campaign 13V271000 · Jun 27, 2013
Service Brakes problems in other Volt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volt | 3 | 9% |
| 2018 Volt | 9 | 4% |
| 2017 Volt | 27 | 4% |
| 2016 Volt | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 Volt | 6 | 14% |
| 2014 Volt | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 Volt | 19 | 6% |
| 2011 Volt | 3 | 6% |
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.