2012 Chevrolet Volt Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,847miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Chevrolet Volt, 2% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,847 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.
“The hatch fell down once I had it up and leaned into the vehicle. This has injured my back and I am now feeling tingling in my left arm and leg. I had this problem before where the hatch fell once lifted and it was repaired. The dealer said they replaced the support struts. This seems to happen in colder weather.”
NHTSA complaint #10566434, filed 2014-02, 21,847 miles“I was traveling on a straight city street when I was struck by a vehicle coming off a side street that had lost control of their car. I was hit on the drivers side door. I was going about 25 MPH. I hit my head on the door frame above the drivers side window. The side air bag did not deploy. I was taken to the hospital where I had a ct scan of my head and neck performed. I had a slight concussion (memory loss). Had head and neck pain after the accident. My car was a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10870046, filed 2016-05, 65,000 miles“The standard charge cord unit supplied with the vehicle by the dealer has failed twice, and I believe it poses a fire risk. The first occurrence was 9/1/12 at approx. 18,000 miles. Corrosion was noted on the plug. The dealership technician blamed rust from a recent rainstorm and replaced the charge cord unit. The second occurrence was yesterday at 32,350 miles. The car suddenly stopped charging. On inspection the charge unit and cord were extremely hot, hot enough to have potentially caused a burn or an electrical fire in my garage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10521999, filed 2013-06, 18,000 miles“Wheels: original equipment tire with 5/32 tread, about 58,000 miles, noticed reduced tire pressure 3/15/16, filled tire; filled again 3/18/16 twice, about an hour apart, became totally flat. Side of tire, two repair facilties indicate it can not be repaired. Have rest of original equipment tires on car, were very recently rotated, and tire pressure checked before 3/15/16. Thought it may have been vandalized, dealer in middleton says it was not. All tires on care are original equipment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10850556, filed 2016-03, 58,000 miles“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. When the radiator is damaged, the driver will suddenly receive a check engine light, reduce propulsion notice, and engine not available message. The car will suddenly stall and this cause a major safety concern especially on highways at high speed. However no active recalls, even though this is a common reoccuring problem amongst first generation Volts.”
NHTSA complaint #11588954, filed 2024-05Related service bulletins
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10234207Mar 8, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Battery Saver Message or red Battery Indicator displayed in the…
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10210441Apr 7, 2022This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Body and structure: 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 complaintsExterior lighting
5 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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