Representative photoMechanic for a 2012 Chevrolet Volt
Mechanic 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 mechanic
- 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.
The 2012 Chevrolet Volt: Mechanic
Mechanic for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Regular maintenance keeps small problems from turning into large ones.
Details the shop needs
If you have the service history of your Volt, have it ready for the shop. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Its powertrain is the 1.4L 4-cylinder hybrid with front-wheel drive.
Our part and the shop's part
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
Keep moving meanwhile
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Between shop visits
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
A short checklist
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.
Ready to ask?
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
Request mechanic
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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