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2012 Chevrolet Volt
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 37 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt 4 DR FWD(Later Release).
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Premium Gas or Electricity | 35 | 40 | 37 | 87 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 (ESC), or traction control event. One or both front brakes may lock up and not rel
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 electric battery.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
359 complaints filed by owners for this model year (11 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Chevrolet Volt?
EPA figures for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt reach 37 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2012 Chevrolet Volt?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Volt?
Owners have filed 359 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt, most often about: Electrical System, Air Bags, Fuel/propulsion System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2012 Chevrolet Volt?
NHTSA gave the 2012 Chevrolet Volt (2012 Chevrolet Volt 4 DR FWD(Later Release)) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.