2012 Chevrolet Volt for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 6.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 6.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Chevrolet Volt for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Chevrolet Volt specs
| Engine | 1.4L 4-cylinder hybrid |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid |
| City | 6.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 5.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 6.4 L/100 km |
| Electric range | 612 km |
| CO₂ | 54 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $9.92 |
2012 Chevrolet Volt: every figure
| Displacement | 1.4 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 35 |
| MPG highway (US) | 40 |
| MPG combined (US) | 37 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 44 |
| Charge at 240 V | 4 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 510 L (18 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $1,984 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Chevrolet Volt
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 245 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (87), electrical system (87) and fuel/propulsion system (37). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V145000 | 2015-03-13 | electrical system:ignition | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the... |
| 13V271000 | 2013-06-27 | service brakes | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, through April 17, 2012. Due to a brake pressure modulator valve problem, the vehicles do not relieve brake pressure from the front brakes during an anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Chevrolet Volt for buyers
No 2012 Chevrolet Volt is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Buying the 2012 Chevrolet Volt is a big decision; here is the information we have.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 245 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, electrical system and fuel/propulsion system; have those parts checked.
What the figures tell you
Under the hood: the 1.4L 4-cylinder hybrid and front-wheel drive. It is a plug-in hybrid: it runs on electricity for a short distance, then on gas like a regular hybrid. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
A combined rating of 6.4 L/100 km works out to about 19 litres per 300 km. On electricity alone it is rated for about 612 km before the gas engine takes over. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $29.76 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,200 a year for 15,000 miles.
When the Volt makes sense
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Living with the Volt
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. For luggage, 510 litres means a family's bags for a long weekend.
Rent it for a week first
A week with the Volt answers more than any brochure. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Try the Volt on your commute, then decide.
Which one to look for
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $9.92 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $99.20 at our price setting.
One more step
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Chevrolet Volt from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Chevrolet Volt for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Chevrolet Volt
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Chevrolet Volt?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Chevrolet Volt before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Volt have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Chevrolet Volt cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $1984.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.