Representative photoBattery boost for a 2012 Chevrolet Volt
Battery boost for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 6.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Chevrolet Volt for battery boost
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
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.
Battery boost for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt
For battery service on the 2012 Chevrolet Volt, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
About your Volt
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The 1.4L 4-cylinder hybrid does the work, through an automatic (CVT).
How the request works
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
Keep moving meanwhile
We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Car care, briefly
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them.
Talking to the shop
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Send a request
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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