Tire Related Problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Volt

Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Volt. The number one most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire blowout (one problem).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Chevrolet Volt

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire Sidewall problems
2
Tire Blowout problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Volt

The Tire Sidewall problem

See NHTSA complaint number 10949504 Feb 3, 2017 that reflects a second tire in the same driver front position when it lost pressure due to a crack in the sidewall while sitting in the driveway the morning of Feb 3, 2017.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

2012 Chevrolet Volt was purchased new. Tires have about 16,000 miles. Sidewalks are cracking, consistent with "dry rot". One tire the sidewall blew out while driving. Another tire has dangerous looking cracking. Tires are not that old and this level of deterioration is abnormal.   Read details...


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