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8.5

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,578 miles

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2018 Chevrolet Volt engine problems

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2018 Chevrolet Volt Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #9

Sep 172021

Volt

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Shift to park defect. When I try to turn my car off it won-??t completely shut off, a notification on my dash says -??Shift to park-?? but my gear shift is in park already. It takes 5-10 times of me cutting car off and on for it to finally completely shut off.

- Dallas, GA, USA

problem #8

Aug 232021

Volt

  • miles
Car will not shift to park. Will not allow the car to be turned off.

- Buckhannon, WV, USA

problem #7

Jul 012021

Volt

  • miles
General: When I would shift to Park, the display would indicate I was in park, but the car would not turn off. I sometimes had to spend 10 minutes trying. The safety issue was if the car is left on it because the engine system would not recognize park, it could run from gas and create deadly fumes. 1. Shift stick and harness. I do not have the part. 2. Confirmed by dealer and part replaced. $491.33 3. Unsure if it was inspected. Google search has multiple listings for this issue 4. No warnings, no lamps prior to. Warning message when shifted to park and trying to turn off.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #6

Nov 242020

Volt

  • 76,493 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle will not turn off on a regular basis.. receive a message that reads: 'action required. Shift to park.' When this occurs, the vehicle can not be turned off or locked. Researched this problem on the internet and discovered that it is a very common problem that affects nearly all 2016, 2017 and 2018 Chevrolet Volts. A recall should be implemented!

- Summerfield, FL, USA

problem #5

Aug 012020

Volt

  • miles
I leased a Chevy Volt 2018, about 3 months after the first few charge, using the cable that came with the vehicle the car do not charge anymore, air conditioning not was working, I reposted the issues to the sales agent. He responded that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle, that I need to learn how to use it. A couple of months later when I was driving the the vehicle started to sake and the control pannel went crazy, I call again to the dealer. They tell me this time to bring the car inn. After the keep it for a day, they call me to said that they have to keep the car because the car have a difectec battery cell, they tell me that they need to order this celd and install it. They keep the car for a week. After the car work ok for a couple of months and after the air conditioning no not work, I call ageing to report the problem, but they give me the same answer. After I received a notice of a recall for the air conditioning, I took the car for service and I noticed that they never rotated the tires as they claimed. The problem with the air continue, so I took the car to a dealer closer to my home, they tell me that the car have a problem and they need to keed the vehicle. After they tell me that I have to paid because for the repairs about $1600 because of this problem I don't have a car and I'm about to loss my job. This car has been a nightmare. I ask the dealer to please to take back the car. I also ask Chevrolet corporation but not answer has been taken, this cause me to loss my jod snd created many problem to me and my family. The vehicle still on the shop for the last two weeks and they trll mr that maybe take longer. Cause they don't have the part and that is on back order.

- Antioch, CA, USA

problem #4

Mar 132013

Volt

  • 12,125 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Volt. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle jerked forward violently, slowed down to 45 mph, and then stalled. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact immediately powered off the engine in the middle of traffic. The vehicle was pushed over to the side of the road by the police and towed to maher Chevrolet (located at 2901 34th St N, St petersburg, fl 33713). The dealer found several failure codes and the transmission fluid pump outlet seal, internal filter, and spacer plate were all replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 9-5251855943. The approximate failure mileage was 12,125.

- Duette, FL, USA

problem #3

May 242019

Volt

  • 8,350 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car is consistently making a burning smell and the dealer is refusing to acknowledge it. I went there 2000 miles ago, they claimed it was a break in smell. The smell is still there and once again they are calling it a break in smell. I mean the car has 8400 miles. How long does it have to break in for? NHTSA, please step in and help us. GM is creating this possible fire hazard and their franchises are not helping.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #2

Jan 012019

Volt

  • 4,000 miles
When my gas engine is warmed up and up to operating temperature, there would be this burnt plastic smell coming from under the hood. It's been happening like this for the past 3000 miles or so. It's a clear burnt plastic smell from under the hood, and it is always after the engine is completely warmed up. I use my gas engine all the time. The dealership claims it is normal for hybrid to burn stuff off as it isn't run all the time, but the car has 6700 miles. It's a stretch to blame it on break in oil. Some of the smell gets into the cabin when I am stopped, but it is very strong when I get out the car and walk by. It's been happening for a few months now.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 202018

Volt

  • 2,800 miles
While driving the vehicle at around 60 mph, the 'check engine' light came on and a message saying 'shift to park' appears on the dashboard. Once the vehicle was stopped at the traffic light, the driver shifted to park and was not able to pull down to drive again. Vehicle was stranded in the middle of the road while cars were approaching from behind with high speed. After repeated attempts to press the vehicle 'start' button, we finally were able to pull down to neutral and pushed the vehicle to the side of the road. Vehicle needed to be towed to dealership for diagnosis.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

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