2012 Chevrolet Volt engine problems
The 2012 Chevrolet Volt has 27 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
27
Engine complaints
8%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“THE CAR SHUT OFF COMPLETELY WHILE I WAS DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY AND HAD TO BE TOWED INTO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. IT WAS DETERMINED BY THE DEALER THAT AN UNDERHOOD FUSE SHORTED OUT AND BURNED INTO THE VEHICLE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM CAUSING THE CAR TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. A MAJOR SAFETY…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Volt have?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Volt engine — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.