Four problems related to power train have been reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Driving on 55 mph straight two lane road when car ahead slowed. To recover energy to the battery, dropped from "d" to "l" in gear selection rather than using brakes (was plenty of distance, but not enough to coast). Car in front turned off to right. I advanced selector to drive, but overshot into neutral. Realized my error when pressing accelerator yielded no speed increase. Put selector into "d", verified visually and pressed accelerator without result. Verified again visually that selector in d. Advanced deliberately into n, then back to d, then reapplied accelerator with functional result this time. I am a pe with siemens vdo, retired. Since vehicle is single speed "transmission", I assume computer glitch.
On 8/30/19, I started the vehicle to find the center console in the vehicle is completely blank and the computer controlling the screen is failing to boot. As a result, the operator cannot control the amperage at which the vehicle charges resulting in a reduced charge/range. Additionally, the voice command, stereo, climate control and reverse camera are inoperative. Further, all vehicle controls associated with when to charge (charge delay), security features such as audible horn when locking, which doors to unlock when unlocking vehicle, navigation and fuel efficiency information are inaccessible. Researching similar issues, has resulted in identifying numerous complaints and issues with this center console. The vehicle has a 5 year powertrain warranty; however, Chevrolet does not associate this known issue with the powertrain, instead associating the component part with the infotainment system which is covered under a lesser 3year/36k mile warranty.
I was driving on the 880 in fremont and my car stalled. Than I was driving to work from my home in san jose on alum rock Ave and car stalled before the intersection. I called the GMC helpline and towed the car to capitol Chevrolet. This happened in the first week of April. My car was the Chevrolet dealer for seven days. The invoice says that coolant was low. Few days ago my car stalled again in mountain view near rotton robbie gas station and checked the coolant and was no coolant. I bought the coolant and refilled( June) it. I am really worried that it might cause a major injury if the engine catches fire or stalls again on the freeway? please help. Dealers number where my car was fixed 408-266-4000.
Friday October 30 at 1 pm pacific coast time, my Volt lost all power on the middle of the san mateo bridge. There was no shoulder and the car went from 70 miles an hour to a dead stop in about 100 ft. I had a "propulsion system failure" message on the display screen. I was nearly rear-ended by a semi, who in turn nearly turned over trying to swerve out of my lane. The semi nearly pushed another car into san francisco bay. This is a dangerous vehicle and the government should not allow it to be sold.
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