2012 Chevrolet Volt Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2012 Chevrolet Volt, 2% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,350 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Went out to start my car to go to work and the touchscreen or main data screen is black. I can't tell if I have any electrical power or if the heat or AC or stereo is on. If this were to happen on a trip out of town it could put me in severe danger.”
NHTSA complaint #11144768, filed 2018-11, 70,000 miles“Without warning the illuminated instrument panel goes black. Usually it happens during start up after the car has set for a few hours. The problem resolves itself after driving for several miles,or, if the car is shut off and restarted. Numerous complaints about the issue are stated in the chevy VOLT forum online. The problem appears to be occurring in first generation volts.”
NHTSA complaint #10943696, filed 2017-01, 52,700 miles“LCD Driver panel, fuel,odometer, speedometer, screen is completely black. Started flickering then went out. No warnings given. I have no idea how fast I am going nor how much gas/ battery power I have.”
NHTSA complaint #11436687, filed 2021-10“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet VOLT. The contact stated that the rear reverse light would not illuminate bright enough to determine how close the vehicle was to a wall or a person. The contact stated that the failure caused the contact to crash into and injure two pedestrians while reversing. The dealer made an attempt to resolve the failure and the manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 32 and the current mileage was 128. Updated 02/13/12”
NHTSA complaint #10445929, filed 2012-01, 32 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Volt
86 complaintsElectrical system
86 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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