Electrical System Problems of Chevrolet Volt

Chevrolet Volt owners have reported 655 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 21 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (563 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's battery propulsion system (31 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Chevrolet Volt

The Electrical System problem

Check engine light came on car was able to start but the cluster started reading the battery being full with a charge. And was having trouble starting. Fast forward a day I get a propulsion system reduced warning on the dash as I’m entering the highway and the car fails to stay on I’m   Read details...

The Battery Propulsion System problem

While driving, a warning chime sounded and a message appeared saying "propulsion power reduced. " the check engine light also appeared. The car lost power, would accelerate only very slowly, and eventually died along a busy road.   Read details...

The 12v/24v/48v Battery problem

The contact son owns a 2014 Chevrolet Volt. The contact's daughter stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle loss motive power without warning and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road.   Read details...

The Propulsion System problem

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving approximately 76-77 mph, the vehicle experienced reduced power. The message "low propulsion" was displayed, and the engine revved significantly.   Read details...

The Software problem

The Volt is displaying manufacturer control error code p1 e00$07e8 and is not charging. On the dash, the message displays as "service high Voltage charging system". This is a software error that Chevrolet needs to correct on the 2013 Chevrolet Volts at no cost to owners.   Read details...




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