Hybrid vehicles are tempting for consumers who want to save at the gas station but do not want to rely entirely on electricity to power their cars. Some hybrid vehicles have many years of reliability to back up their appeal.
Enter the 2018 Volt, Chevrolet’s updated hybrid model, which boasts 53 miles per gallon. Quickly, however, the 2018 Chevy Volt’s problems took the stage. In fact, many critical vehicle parts do not function properly on the 2018 Chevy Volt.
No wonder General Motors discontinued the Volt. Nonetheless, many owners are still left with a vehicle rife with problems.
2018 Chevy Volt Battery and Electrical Issues
In a hybrid vehicle like the Chevy Volt, you rely on the electrical system and battery even more than in a non-hybrid vehicle. This is a big issue because some of the 2018 Chevy Volt’s common problems include battery or electrical system issues.
Numerous customers complained to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about the vehicle’s failure to recognize “Park.” One owner reported that the “[v]ehicle displays ‘shift to park’ when it is already in park, and will not shut off. I had to leave it on, and despite nothing apparently on (electric vehicle, no motor running), it drained the 12 volt battery and would not start up the next day.”
Having a hybrid vehicle’s battery completely drain because of a malfunction renders the car completely useless. Yet, there are numerous 2018 Chevy Volt complaints about this issue. General Motors (GM), the 2018 Chevrolet Volt manufacturer, has yet to take any action to rectify this problem.
Engine Problems with the 2018 Chevy Volt
The last thing you want is to worry about the integrity of your car’s engine. Yet another of the 2018 Chevy Volt’s issues involves its engine.
One customer on Edmunds experienced frustration with her 2018 Chevy Volt revving and losing power. Part of this customer’s review complained that the Volt lost “all power while in motion.” The engine revved, but the steering wheel and brake were non-functional, something the customer described as “extremely dangerous.”
This customer complained, “Chevy has reprogrammed some software on my car and they say that will solve the loss of power while moving issue. I hope so. The revving issue is normal per the shop foreman. Really?!”
Unfortunately, like the foreman in the above reviewer’s experience, the manufacturer pretends that this unwanted activity is regular. In the GM Bulletin No.: PIC6161C, the manufacturer claims that these “unwanted engine flairs” are typical. This is the last thing that a customer wants to worry about when driving on the highway.
Blind Spots on the 2018 Chevy Volt
The 2018 Chevy Volt should have the same visibility as any sedan. However, customers complain that the blind spots on the 2018 Chevy Volt make driving scary.
One potential buyer reported to Cars.com that she didn’t buy the Volt in part due to the blindspots. “Worst blind spots I have EVER encountered in any car—and these include side mirrors, rearview, and even the front view! This made me feel very unsafe and uncomfortable—and I’ve noted many other drivers have commented on blind spots as well.”
For California drivers who spend a lot of time on the freeways, not being able to see properly can be horrifying. However, the manufacturer, GM, has not addressed this issue, leaving 2018 Chevy Volt customers hanging.
Significant 2018 Chevy Volt Brake Problems and Recall
Anyone who has ever driven knows that brakes are critical to a car’s safety. However, one of the most serious problems of the 2018 Chevy Volt is its braking system.
One customer reported to the NHTSA: “After [I] fully charged my car, I pulled out of the parking garage and into an available parking stall at work . . . . I let my car cruise into the stall while my foot is covering the brakes. Halfway into the parking stall, the car accelerated on its own. I applied the brakes but [it] did not help. It stopped only when it jumped the front concrete stall with 2 front wheels and hit the trees then rolled back. I then immediately shift[ed] the gear to park. The day was sunny and [the] road condition was dry. I was fortunate that it hit the trees and not other cars if I were to take this out on the road.” This is one of many complaints regarding the 2018 Chevrolet Volt’s problems with brakes that fail.
The 2018 Chevy Volt was a part of a recall based on faulty rear brakes. According to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V576000, one of the 2018 Chevy Volt’s common problems is the insufficient coating on the pistons of the brake calipers resulting in gas pockets.
This reduces rear brake performance, and the chance of a collision increases dramatically. A California driver who lives on the freeway should not fear that their brakes may fail when they hit that inevitable rush hour traffic.
What Can You Do if Your 2018 Chevy Volt Has Problems?
If you have faced some of the 2018 Chevy Volt problems above and are in California, you may have rights under California’s Lemon Law. California has one of the most expansive Lemon Laws in the country.
Provided your 2018 Chevy Volt is under warranty, the Lemon Law requires a manufacturer to try to repair a defective vehicle.
If it fails to repair your car in a reasonable amount of time or after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer must either replace your vehicle or refund you the cost of the vehicle. Plus, the manufacturer must pay your reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
You do not have to feel like your life may be in danger every time you use your vehicle. California’s Lemon Law may protect you. An experienced California Lemon Law attorney will be able to evaluate your case and help you navigate the Lemon Law process.
Contact an Experienced California Lemon Law Attorney Today
You may feel overwhelmed by your 2018 Chevy Volt’s problems. You may also feel hopeless after discovering the many 2018 Chevy Volt complaints similar to yours. Do not fret. With some advocacy by an experienced Lemon Law attorney, you may have a lemon that can be replaced, or you can be refunded under California’s Lemon Law.
Our skilled attorneys at the Lemon Law Experts can help. We are fierce advocates for people like you who may have purchased a lemon. Contact us for a free case evaluation today.
