2012 Chevrolet Volt brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 24 complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
2012 chevrolet volt. Consumer writes in regards to brake failure and vehicle acceleration issues. *smd the consumer stated his wife had an accident. She stated the vehicle accelerated on its own, and applying the brake did not stop the vehicle. She was trying to park doing between 8-10 MPH, when the incident occurred. His wife damaged two other vehicles, and her vehicle was totaled.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow down, the brake pedal required an abnormal amount of pressure to slow the vehicle. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the brake pressure modulator valve. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt
- Air bags 87 complaints
- Electrical system 87 complaints
- Fuel system 37 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints