Table 1 shows one common exterior lighting related problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Volt.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems |
Lcd driver panel, fuel,odometer, speedometer, screen is completely black. Started flickering then went out. No warnings given. I have no idea how fast I am going nor how much gas/ battery power I have.
Went out to start my car to go to work and the touchscreen or main data screen is black. I can't tell if I have any electrical power or if the heat or ac or stereo is on. If this were to happen on a trip out of town it could put me in severe danger.
Without warning the illuminated instrument panel goes black. Usually it happens during start up after the car has set for a few hours. The problem resolves itself after driving for several miles,or, if the car is shut off and restarted. Numerous complaints about the issue are stated in the chevy Volt forum online. The problem appears to be occurring in first generation Volts.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that the rear reverse light would not illuminate bright enough to determine how close the vehicle was to a wall or a person. The contact stated that the failure caused the contact to crash into and injure two pedestrians while reversing. The dealer made an attempt to resolve the failure and the manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 32 and the current mileage was 128. Updated 02/13/12.