Parking Brake Problems of Chevrolet Volt

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

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Chevrolet Volt

Problem Category Number of Problems
Parking Brake problems
1

Parking Brake problem #1

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Volt. While pulling into the driveway at 10 mph, the parking brake automatically applied and the vehicle stalled. The check engine indicator illuminated. The dealer stated that water leaked into the battery charging receptacle causing the resistance of the interlock to drop over a period of time, which also contributed to the parking brake becoming engaged. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 6,500.



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