Chevy Volt Reviews

My husband and I have had our Chevy Volt for almost 2 years. The car was perfect but now we have a daughter on the way I can't put the car seat in the car because this car is too small and I have to sit with my seat straight up. Now we're having problems with the electrical. I will never buy this car again.

4 times, as power switches from battery power to the gas motor, power is lost. Dashboard shows loss of power and must shift to park. Upon pulling over, with no power, shifted to park but am not able to turn the vehicle off. Pushing the start button with foot on brake, it is not possible to shut off and restart. Had to be towed to closest Chevy dealership. Electrical codes do not indicate any problems, but I am tired of losing power on a heavy traffic highway, towing. This is a lemon. The first time it happened, I had only driven 4 miles - completely new. Car had to be towed back to dealership where I just bought the car. General Motors could not get the car to work - complete transmission replaced. I was excited about this car when I bought it, but it is not reliable. I have only driven 7500 miles and can't depend on it working for trips beyond 40 miles.

I had to buy a used car in a hurry after mine was destroyed by a drunk driver. I shopped over a several state area, and found Volt gave me the most bang for the buck. I contacted Volt owners who were happy with this model. It's a solid car, easy to drive, and I love the choice to use electric or gas. The driving is smooth and it is a good strong car. My former car was a hybrid, and I love hybrids. My 2002 Prius was a pioneer of the hybrids, and was fabulous on gas usage, but its hybrid battery was weak when I drove over mountains. The Volt is a stronger car, and I think it will be good when I travel across the Rockies.

You can google the many heater issues with the 2014 Volt HVAC system, but the upshot is this: Chevy will not stand behind its product, it's overly complex HVAC system which uses electrically produced heat in electric-only mode, and uses the engine heat in gas mode. Eventually the HVAC system fails - in my case in the late 35k miles, and was sold to me as a preowned car with the HVAC system not working properly by an authorized Chevy dealer. After failing, in electric mode, the first 36-41 miles of driving, you can turn the heat on, but instead of heat, the air conditioner will blow. It could be freezing outside, only the AC will blow in the car, the heater will not work. There is nothing you as a consumer can do except take it to the Chevy dealer to have the 3 way valve/pump fixed for $500-$1000 USD - AND, if you look online, it will simply break again, so why waste that money to patch their inferior HVAC system?

3 of my family own Volts. 2 of them are 2012. Both have had charger problems. Mine lasted 5 years and melted. I was pleased with it and purchased a new one for almost $600. Within 24 hours it stopped working. I went back to the dealer who said it was my house wiring problem, get an electrician. For 3 weeks I have asked Chevy support and the Chevy dealer 3 questions which Chevy refuses to answer. 1. Can Chevy fix the new charger? No answer. 2. Can Chevy tell me what to ask the electrician to do? No reasonable answer. Well, they did say to check that the plug is on a dedicated circuit and no extension cord. After 5 years owning the car, I know what an extension cord looks like and it is on a dedicated 20 amp circuit 2 feet from the meter.

I was just thinking how much I loved this car (drives nicely, ergonomically designed, makes a cool noise when you turn it on)... and then today happened. I was driving on a nearly full charge and 207 miles worth of gas, and whilst turning onto a busy road, it decided that it was just going to stop working. The accelerator stopped working. I couldn't switch gears. I could not turn it off. I could not put it neutral to move it out of the middle of the road and get to a safer position. I could not switch it to gas only mode. Nothing. This car is dangerous and needs to be recalled. If this happened on a highway I could have been killed. You have been warned.

I bought a 2012 Chevy Volt in May of 2015 from a used car dealership. The car had about 38,000 miles on it when I purchased it and has been running fine up until yesterday. Keeping in mind that I financed this car for 19000$, and still owe 15000 on it, I only put about 10000 miles on it in the last 2 years and have changed the oil as it required me to.

Wonderful price for a small car that we used to get around the city with. We would of kept it if we didn't outgrow it with all the kids. Always great on the pick up speed, was always running smooth and nice never had many issues with anything breaking on the car, very good quality. Very nice look car, very clean lines and very nice details, had a good selection of colors that it was offered in. The interior was nice and stylish and clean. Held up great with lots of city driving, had great gas mileage driving around the city. Worked great in both the cold and heat, would go through the grass and over and rocky area.

This car is amazing. The price is well worth it. It is amazing on miles per gallon and very roomy even though it is a smaller vehicle. I would buy this car all over again if I could. I really had a great dealer who helped me out a lot. I love the technology in the car also. Very great handling and speed for a car of its size. I can weave through traffic easily without worrying about disturbing or annoying other drivers. It's sleek, sexy and beautiful. It comes in the best colors and the make is hotter than any other car of its stature. It's actually a little intimidating. This car is undoubtedly one of the best in its class. It's more luxurious and better made than other cars of the same size. It will last for a very long time I hope and I can tell it will because of the materials.

It was an average car so I gave it an average rating. It could have been designed to be a lot more reliable. In the future I will not probably purchase another american made car because in general they do not last as long as foreign made cars do. Performance was average. There were some times when I would have mechanical errors but they were fixed easily enough. It feels like there could have been easy fixes to make the performance of the car a lot smoother. Average appearance. I do not really care too much about a cars appearance as long as it is reliable and will perform when it matters. Appearance is what I care about the least when considering the car that I am choosing to drive. Average durability. Broke down sooner than I would have liked even though I kept up with scheduled maintenance and took good care of the car.

Very good mileage, no problems at all to speak of, very satisfied with the Chevrolet brand. Easy to use and intuitive controls and very useful instruction manual. I always buy Chevrolet products. This Chevrolet model gives a smooth ride, not bumpy. I am very comfortable driving it. It drives well in both highway settings and suburban and country roads. I am always satisfied with a Chevrolet model auto. The car is very sporty looking, but not at all flimsy or juvenile looking. It looks very sophisticated and modern. Its looks are very innovative and state of the art looking. For the time I have had it, (2 years) I have not had any problems with the automobile, to speak of.

I would highly recommend because the car is amazing. I had never had one hiccup or problem with this vehicle. It is wonderful and safe. I love it so much I recommended to all friends and family. The performance is amazing. It runs so smoothly, has a great engine. Great miles per gallon. It is a great and amazing car that has never given me any problem. I love it. It's a very clean well put together car. I love the look of it that's why I bought it. It's small and compact and very pretty and it fits me personally very well. The car is very durable. It can stand up to any weather. I keep it very maintenance and tuned up.

Good value for the price. Excellent gas mileage which was a necessity for me since I have a long commute to work. It is really easy to take care of as well. It performs well. I like how quiet the engine is when it initially starts and most people are surprised by it. It runs well and I love the radio screen which is very modern. It's a nice sized car but I don't like the trunk area. It would be better if it were not as wide. I love the silver color I got though which is a plus. I've never been in an accident in this car but it feels sturdy and would survive a crash well. I always feel safe in it. It can feel "heavy" to drive sometimes but is easy to steer most of the time.

It is very valuable to me because it allows me to move anywhere fast and efficiently and most importantly very comidad for me and my family besides being very safe for everyone. The product has an excellent performance in all entidos either in the field of comfort or safety. It's a very good product. I recommend it 100 percent. It is very fast but at the same time provides a sense of control that helps the driver when driving. In terms of durability is a car that can last long if given the necessary care so that is always in the best possible conditions hardly fault, great endurance in tires and excellent brakes.

My purchase was a great investment. Owning this car improved my confidence. The maintenance and upkeep were affordable. The vehicle got good gas mileage and required only routine maintenance. The ride was smooth and there was little road noise. I enjoyed the stereo system. The car had ample leg room and storage space. The vehicle had an appealing modern look. Both the exterior and the interior had great details and were as fun to look at as to operate. I always felt confident driving in that car because of its appearance. The interior held up very well especially considering I have two children. It handled dirt and mud well. I rarely had to have it worked on for more than routine maintenance.

I love everything about this car. The sound system is very awesome. Overall it is very great car. It performs very well. It gets great gas mileage. This car never lets me down. Best car I ever owned. I change the oil regularly and rotate the tires. Everybody love the car and the women really love how it performs very well. I love the car and plan on getting the same type of car in the future. It is very durable. It rides very well and rides very smoothly. I can hardly tell that is any bumps in the road. One of my most favorite cars.

Nice, above and beyond value, everything you wanted in a volt car - respected, trusted, honest. Proven technology you can trust. Number one electric car. Fast, reliable, trusted performance you can rely on. Above the rest electricity cars. Shapes corners sexy rear end knobs of volts. Clean, nice car to have. Trust looks while driving down the street. A car you love how sexy looking the shapes are. Durability you can trust. Bendable not breakable- a car you trust driving a long time. Gas mileage galore. Nice styling kicking tires volt volts you back. Beyond trusted relaxation.

This car has provided lots of comfort and safety for me, my husband and my three kids. Perfect for travel, daily commute, and good mileage. This car runs well, the brakes are a bit touchy however. But I am not complaining. It is of good value and safety. I would recommend this brand. Appearance is sleek and decent for a family car. If you are looking for a high tech, cool car then this probably is not your style. Inside is comfortable. This car is highly durable, my family has had the brand for ten plus years with minimal repairs needed. Normal repairs were expected but no intense repairs.

Great product. Can't get better than it. Brought me such joy in my life day in and day out. Always love driving it anywhere. One of the best when it comes to performance and can't ask for any better. Great appearance all around. It's by far the best looking on the market today. Great looking ride for the money. Has great durability and always on the right track. Never any problems with it. Can always count on it to start all day anytime.

Great value car, totally worth it. Even though it was a little bit pricey. Energy efficient and was very fun to drive. Saved a lot of gas too. Performance of the car was great. Got great mileage. Cool car and very stylish. Would definitely buy again. Fun to drive on the freeways. Very stylish and futuristic looking car. Received a lot of compliments while on the road from other drivers. The interior of the car was beautiful as well. Very durable car. Can handle dings very well. Does not show wear and tear too much. Has great buy back power. Had the car for five years and had a great experience.

I enjoyed riding around in this car. It was a comfortable smooth ride. I also felt pretty safe in it. I felt like it was good for driving around with my family and they also felt it was comfortable. I had this car for a year and I did not have any problems with it. It performed well and I didn't have to do extra maintenance or anything on it. I liked the way it looked on both the exterior and on the interior. It has a nice design and I got a couple compliments on it from friends and family. It is pretty durable I'd say. I have some harsh winters where I live and I did not have any problems in the cold snow storms. It withstood the seasonal changes pretty well. I also didn't have any issues going around some bumpy back roads near my house.

Did not care for it at all. Pint size. No power. Like faster cars. Good for younger kids. Easy on the eye. Nice colors. Very small. It runs smoothly, cheap on gas, economical, easy maintenance, easy shift, brakes well, nice performance, red, blue, white and black - my favorite colors. Nice car design, roomy interior, good radio, very roomy in trunk, power windows and doors, security, very nice look overall. The car handles on wet and dry roads well, nice interior design, holds 4 people nicely.