Chevrolet Volt owners have reported 22 electronic stability control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common electronic stability control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electronic stability control (22 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control problems |
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to reduce his speed, the brake pedal required an abnormal amount of pressure to slow the vehicle. The abs warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the brake pressure modulator valve. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 13v271000 (electronic stability control, service brakes), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Upon starting the car (after sitting in the sun with windows up, so hot cabin), when I shift to any gear out of park, I get an action required shift to park message. The shifter will go to drive, for example, but pressing the gas pedal does not move the car, and I have the message to shift to park. This has happened twice. Both times I rolled down windows, and tried turning the car off and back on again to resolve this. After several rounds of this, the car did shift to drive and would go. However the engine is running (rather than only electric, as I usually operate); the battery gage in classical mode shows a rapidly decreasing charge, then increasing, then decreasing - also the place where it shows how many miles left in battery is greyed out at 0, even though the battery may appear to be charged more than half. Also, when trying to shift modes, hold mode is grayed out and I cannot activate it. Once I arrive at my destination and turn the car off, plug it in, next time it turns on as normal. Check engine light is on for all this, and does not turn off when restarting a fully charged battery the next day.
When I park my car, I shift it into park and press the button to turn the car off. However I then get a message on the dash: action required shift to park. But it's already in park & I cannot shut off the car.
A similar issue is currently listed under the 2013 Volt here but I experienced it on a 2014 Volt & it led to complete engine failure while driving, very different than just "reduced propulsion power". I was driving my Volt on its extended range mode with the gas engine (days earlier, I had taken the car to a repair shop & gotten a green light on it) & I got an error message "service power steering--drive with caution". That error message then turned to "service parking assist" & then "service stabilitrak", but it was driving fine & I intended to take it to the dealership the next day. Then before I could get home, the message changed to "propulsion power is reduced", so the car couldn't drive as fast as before. I still needed to drive home so I turned on my hazards & then that error message morphed into "engine not available, service soon". Now it's still driving okay but then all of a sudden it decelerates completely and stops moving in the median on the highway. I was lucky to be alive. I was never informed of any recall on any Volt & I previously owned two other 2013 Volts.
Whenever I put my vehicle in park and turn if off, the screen on the dash will say "please shift to park. " I will turn on my vehicle and then shift it to park again and turn it off. Sometimes it will stop notifying me after one time and other times I will have to turn it off and shift it to park, even though its in park, several times. The car will not turn off and I cannot leave the vehicle until it stops notifying me.
The contact owned a 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the message service stabilitrak suddenly displayed. The brake pedal was still and the steering wheel failed to respond when turned as a result control of the vehicle was lost and the contact crashed into a bluff. The vehicle was destroyed. The driver sustained a sore body due to the impact and medical attention was not sought. No police report was filed. The vehicle was towed away. The local dealer (unknown) was called and informed that the vehicle was destroyed but the failure experienced was not discussed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 177,000.
Leasing 2019 chevy Volt from dgdg chevy: end of September -- major safety issue (brakes): end of September 2019, the vehicle had limited brake power (check engine light on and traction control disabled). When braking, the car makes very loud (system noise) and skids while braking. After nearly crashing the car couple of times in the highway (due to very poor braking), car was turned into chevy dgdg and problem was confirmed. Car was returned back second week of October and initial issues went away. First week of December 2019 -- more brake problems / risk to drivers brake issue had returned (limited brake power; skids while braking, makes loud beeping noise, check engine light on/traction control off). I bought it back to the same dealership, after nearly rear ending few cars due to the malfunction of the brake. Issue was confirmed and was in the shop for over 70days+. Car was returned after replacing the brake system. First week of February 2020, same issue occurred after less than week of receiving my car back (took more than 70days in the shop). Same issue, brakes are not functioning properly, almost rear ended someone again, as a result of it. Shop is taking a look at it again. I'm writing this report in hopes of gaining attention of this major safety issue which is putting my life, and others at risk, working with chevy. I have the fear that this problem can occur again, based on previous attempts, and no real resolution.
While driving on city streets and highways, the adaptive cruise control will not engage 25% of the time and will disengage without notice. "adaptive cruise control will appear in dic. However, this creates a safety hazard as you never know if the car will automatically slow down. I have filed case # 9-5379585813 with Chevrolet and been to four dealers and they refuse to fix the problem. They no longer return my calls. I am afraid to use the cruise control.
Takata recall chevy Volt's defective hm1 module and failed needs to be replaced after 2 years on 2017 Volt not covered by owners warranty 3 yrs or 36 k miles. Vehicle warranty expired with 42 k miles. Replacement coat is $600+ and installation cost $660. Total $1,260. Safety issues as this is the main module to control all other modules as back up camera, gps, electrical settings and electrical charging settings as rate can not be viewed as info screen is totally blank. In addition all other functions to other items displayed are blank on screen. Replacement module is back ordered.
I was driving on the freeway at 65 miles per hour. As I began to brake because of traffic, 3 lights came on the vehicle. Stabilitrak failure, abs and brake assist failure. When the lights came on, there was a loss of breaking. I almost crashed. Had I been closer to the vehicles, I would have had an accident. Fortunately, I keep a distance from the vehicles in front of me at all times. I called general motors and they told me to take it to the dealer and they would look at the repairs and find out if it is something that is related to the vehicle's safety. When I took it to the dealer, I received an estimate fro m jackie, the technician at mark christopher auto center 2131 e convention center way, ontario, CA 91764. Stated that there is two separate issues with the vehicle. One issue was the stabilitrak and the second issue had to do with the abs. Each of the items were estimated differently even though they were related. I ended up coughing up $290 for just an inspection of both items (not repairing them). 160 was for the check engine, stabilitrak and brake assist falure. The second charge was to look at the abs at $130. I disputed the charges but they stated that they were valid. When I spoke to the technician ( jackie) she stated that the car was repaired and the problem stemmed debree going in to the I told them that I had a case # with gm. Jackie stated that gm would not honor the repair because it was the speed sensor. She stated that the sensor was cleaned and the vehicle does not have the problem anymore. It is difficult to understand that such a simple fix does not have a re-call. This is a safety sensitive issue that has implications for society as a whole. Imagine a person driving and they do not know the system is malfunctioning. This can be harmful to pedestrians walking in the streets. The system does not allow you to brake. Please help!!!!!!!.
The trouble began on March 16th, I came to a stop at a light, ready to take a u turn. Driving in ev mode. All lights in the console turned on and I got three errors "information : propulsion power is reduced" "service : stabilitrak" "service : power steering. Drive with care" the power steering gave up. Restarted the car after 5mins, everything was normal. On March 24th, on a highway , in hold mode. After a few miles in, I got an error "action required: engine overheating reduce speed" took the next exit out and saw that the coolant tank is empty. Turned on ev mode , drove back home. On March 25th morning, took the car in to service center (drive-in). They identified a valve leaking in the coolant loop. Replaced the part. Multi-point inspection done. 2 pending recalls done. Got the car back on 26th. On March 28th, at a light, about take a left turn, driving in ev mode. Again, all lights in the console turned on and I got the same 3 errors. I took it home. On March 29th morning, took the car in to the service center again. They found another leak in the coolant, a hose this time and replaced it. They found passenger side front axle is spilling geese and replaced it. Got the car back on April 3rd. On April 4th evening, the car gave me a check engine light again. Got an appointment for 5th morning, the light was off on the morning. I spoke to the service adviser and he mentioned that we can read the codes but wont be of much help if the lights are off and bring it back in if the lights on again. On April 5th afternoon, just got on the highway, turned on hold mode. Again, all lights in the console turned on and I got same three errors. I took it to the service center. With all the lights on. I got it back on tusday 9th. On April 12th evening, it happened again on the freeway, I almost crashed into another car. I gave the car in again.
Service stabilitrak light came on along with abs and traction control and check engine service center found metal debris on tone ring. Unknown origin.
On multiple occasions (including after alleged repair), the vehicle requested to be placed in park while moving. On two occasions when placed in park the vehicle shift lock engaged and could not be shifted out of park. On one occasion the vehicle surged while driving prior to requesting to be placed in park. On all occurrences, the vehicle would not shut down and entered a continuous reboot cycle when the start/stop button was pressed, including when towed.
The stability control system frequently accelerates when braking on a manhole cover or a major pothole. The acceleration is hard and could easily cause the driver to rear-end the car in front. I'm aware of the issue and brake fully before such an obstacle if there is a stopped car in front, but I warn every other person who drives my vehicle because of the seriousness of the issue.
Vehicle's lane departure function and calibration was reprogrammed after a recall service and not function does not work. Function was not only a premium charge option, but originally would monitor the lane lines and adjust the electronic steering system to keep the vehicle well within the road lanes' painted lines. Now, the vehicle will (more times than not) completely cross the tires well over the painted line, traveling several tens of yards before only slightly correcting its direction back towards the lane. In a best case scenario, vehicle system will begin correcting itself approximately just as the front tire makes contact with the lane boundary lines. This has been observed in lanes of varying width and confirmed by the servicing dealership. Further, system is inconsistent in its determination and "correction" lane boundaries, sometimes crossing the left lane line entirely then barely touching the ride side lane, or vice versa. System has also been apparently less sensitive in reading the lines as the instrument panel indicator will not light up indicating that it recognizes lanes, even though lanes are clearly and brightly painted and illuminated by either headlights, street lights or sunlight. As this vehicle is a complete drive-by-wire system (brakes, steering, and throttle have no mechanical connection to driver's inputs), I have serious concerns with regards to the sensors capabilities in accident avoidance and feel that in an emergency situation, the system will fail to operate as promoted and promised by the manufacture. This would be acceptable if this performance was similar or consistent to performance from initial operation, however, the oem has effectively and dramatically changing the vehicle's driving dynamic and safety function that I (and any reasonable driver) have become comfortable with as a driver, without my consent.
We are writing to voice a very disconcerting and dangerous incident with our 2017 chevy Volt. On a return trip at dark from cleveland, ohio to rochester, NY on 12-26-16, our engine suddenly gave warning beeps which prompted my husband to pull over to the shoulder on interstate 90 in erie, PA. We had all of 15-20 seconds to get off this heavily trafficked highway when the car literally shut down. . Nothing worked not even the warning flashers. We could not open the trunk, and had we not kept one door open we would not have been able to enter the car. In summary, the total failure we encountered shows the serious safety issue related to this car. We are now reluctant to take it on trips this incident could have resulted in a serious accident had we not been able to pull off onto the shoulder.
Oct 24th morning murrieta, CA , it was raining and big thunders and lighting. My wife started for work , the car was fully charged. She made her usual right turn from " murrietta hotsprings rd " to " butterfield stage road" in city of murrieta / temecula CA. She put the car in "regeneration mode" as the road was down hill. There was a big lighting and followed by a big thunder sounds. She saw white light and was blinded for fraction of second, it was raining heavy, immediately she felt the car was floated/drifting to left , hit the center raod divider and all air bags were already deployed. She tried her best to pull the car to right (she could not see due to airbags deployed all except passenger side airbag) but could not do so , she also stated the steering was struck. The car came to stop after jumping into other side of the street. No other car was involved. Most of the damage to the car was to the front wheels, front under body due to impact with the center road divider. All airbags were deployed except for the passenger. She was alone in the car. The police and emd were at the scene after 10 -15 mins as someone had already called 911. I was at the sceen as the location was 10 mins from my home. The police report is still due as I notify you. Insurance declared total loss. My wife had minor injuries due to air bags. We hope someone can find answers for the following questions. 1) did lighting cause any electrical interference with vehicle electronics which may have contributed to the accident ? 2) why did air bags deploy if the wheels hit the center divider . Or what was the cause of airbags deployment ?.
The display that shows gas gauge, mph, etc. Has gone blank. It is a hazard. There needs to be a recall on this.
The entire control window was blank and I couldn't get it to come back after restarting the car. The radio and functions still worked, just couldn't see any of the functions to operate them. This was when the vehicle was started, and during the entire drive on city streets and a highway.
2017 Chevrolet Volt extreme engine hazard: on 22-Mar-2016 I purchased a 2017 Chevrolet Volt premier, all safety options. Driving on freeway at 65 mph, straight driving, relatively light traffic, the engine light came on yellow and steady (emissions system service warning) but the car uncontrollably decelerated. The freeway had no shoulder due to construction. The car smelled of burning electrical insulation confirmed by the tow truck driver. The car, with less than 150 total miles, in clear weather, at twilight, 76 degrees, California at sea level, straightaway, had a sudden and near total loss of all propulsion. This caused a lack of control (obviously) in the forward direction, causing an extreme hazard on the freeway. I am an experienced driver: make no mistake, this was a serious manufacture's error. I checked, no parking brake, the car was in drive gear, I had both electric range and over 7/8 tank of gas showing a gas range of 360 miles - and I had just driven 60 miles. There was no brake smell, as I did not need to apply the brake because the engine gave no propulsion. My hand was off the regen switch. The car had a major malfunction causing an extreme hazard, and based on the smell, possible fire hazard.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that the brake pedal was applied and did not respond numerous times. The failure occurred intermittently. While driving, the transmission brackets fractured and caused the transmission to become detached. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection and repair. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v271000 (electronic stability control, service brakes). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
When in low gear (higher regenerative braking), when braking and going over some bumps, the regen braking stops causing a feeling of a lurch forward. A 'low traction" light appears. This causes a reduction in braking force of approximately 35bhp, a very unsafe condition. An anti-lock brake style pulsation of the regen should be employed, not a discontinuation of the regen brakes.