Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Chevrolet Volt
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Chevrolet Volt has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 245 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 3 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V145000 On, but Unattended, Vehicle may cause CO Poisoning NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V271000 Brakes May Lock Up/FMVSS 126, 135 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 86 complaints
- Electrical System 86 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 37 complaints
- Engine 26 complaints
- Service Brakes 23 complaints
- Power Train 22 complaints
Of the 245 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 245 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Chevrolet Volt has limited recall and complaint data, indicating an average reliability outlook. Two recall campaigns address significant issues with the ignition system and electronic stability control. Complaints focus on air bags, the electrical system, and the fuel system, but the variety and number of issues suggest average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | Unknown | $600–$1,500 | very common |
| electrical system | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | very common |
| fuel system | Unknown | $500–$1,200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Battery system check
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant system check
- Spark plug replacement
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Check engine light on
- Unusual braking behavior
- Battery charge issues
- Fuel system alerts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.