2012 Chevrolet Volt electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 87 complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 87 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 73 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 73 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Passenger side air bag / seat sensor malfunctioned shortly after purchasing the vehicle. Seen many other complainants exactly the same issue. Got in a car accident and my passenger was almost killed as the air bag did not deploy. The manufactures really needs to recall and fix these seat sensors. This has been going on way to long. Also the conditioning unit failed due to faulty manufacturing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet volt. While the contact's daughter was driving 35 MPH, the instrument cluster went black and became inoperable. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unknown.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt
- Air bags 87 complaints
- Fuel system 37 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Brakes 24 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints