Chevrolet Volt owners have reported 682 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 (589 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.
I received the "propulsion power is reduced" alert engine light while driving in "normal" mode on the freeway at around 60mph with 8-9 miles of battery capacity, it showed 0 miles of battery forcing the gas engine on and the vehicle hesitated upon applying the accelerator for Read details...
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 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 contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was flashing, and the messages "no propulsion power" and "no power to engine" were displayed. Read details...
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...