Exterior Lighting Problems of Chevrolet Volt

Chevrolet Volt owners have reported 8 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Chevrolet Volt


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Chevrolet Volt

The Exterior Lighting problem

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that water was accumulating inside the driver's side taillight assembly. The contact stated that the water caused a short circuit in the taillight, and the passenger’s side turn signal became inoperable.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

This electric car has regenerative braking. Besides being in the regular braking, there is a pure regenerative braking paddle on the steering wheel. But when you use this brake, the brake lights to not turn on.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

My Volt rear tail light is full of water. Dealer told me nothing they can do. This car has never been hit, bumped, or even been into a car wash. Feel this is a manufacturing defect and I cannot get anyone to listen to me. I see a lot of people on line having the same problem.   Read details...




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