Structure Problems of Chevrolet Volt

Chevrolet Volt owners have reported 20 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's hatchback/liftgate (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Chevrolet Volt

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
16
Hatchback/liftgate problems
2
Tailgate problems
1
Trunk Lid problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of Chevrolet Volt

The Body problem

Coolant leaking and damage to drive motor battery coolant radiator due to the design of the vehicle that allows for rocks and debris large enough to damage radiator through. There is a service bulletin (13-06-02-001a) for this issue.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate problem

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Volt. While operating the vehicle, the door ajar sensor indicator illuminated because the rear liftgate door would not remain latched and secured. In addition, the rear liftgate door was hard to open at times and would come down very hard when attempting to   Read details...

The Tailgate problem

Tailgate striker latch p/n 13581431 (on body, not tailgate) loose found the 2 screws p/n 11518445 were loose and rear tailgate was rattling.   Read details...

The Trunk Lid problem

When I was purchasing the car, the salesman was demonstrating the emergency trunk safety release. When he pulled on it, the release device broke off. He told me to return after a few weeks to get a replacement. I just saw the story about Lexus having similar issues.   Read details...




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