2013 Chevrolet Volt transmission problems

Filed Apr 23, 2024 · Transmission · TX

Sudden loss of power. Driving on freeway. Speed decreased by 25 mph. Just about avoided a rear end accident. Have seen that 2016 onwards Volts have experienced this malfunction. Request that it be noted that this is a 2013 model with less than 60,000 miles. Have already had the latest programming done by Chevy.

Filed Nov 7, 2021 · Fuel system, Transmission · MO

When Im driving on the hi way, it sounds like it keeps accelerating, sounds like its going to explode. The pulsation warning comes on, then the pulsation warning will go away and the sound goes away.

Filed Oct 29, 2021 · Fuel system, Transmission · MI

There is a bearing that fails in the motor which is a safety issue and should be recalled. It causes the engine/transmission to lock up and become inoperable which can result in a crash. They even issued a bulletin regarding it (PIP5081), yet they have been refusing to cover it under warranty for me as well. This needs to be recalled and all affected owners should be reimbursed for any expenses they paid regarding this issue. General Motors must be held accountable for this safety issue. This has been confirmed by the dealer and all of these vehicles are experiencing the issue.

Filed Mar 9, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · 43,000 miles · NC

The volt is displaying manufacturer control error code p1 e00$07e8 and is not charging. On the dash, the message displays as "service high voltage charging system". This is a software error that chevrolet needs to correct on the 2013 chevrolet volts at no cost to owners.

Filed Apr 15, 2020 · Fuel system, Transmission · 107,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet volt. The contact stated while driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact pulled over to the side of roadway. Propulsion power reduced was displayed on the instrument panel before the vehicle stalled. After waiting for ten minutes, the vehicle started and operated as intended however, the message remained displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to paradise chevrolet cadillac (27360 ynez rd, temecula, ca 92591) however, no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case number was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000. *ln*jb*dt the consumer has stated that the issue occured once more on july 11 and july 12 of 2020.

Filed Oct 26, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 73,500 miles · FL

Reduced propulsion warning. Causes car to not go over 40 MPH while driving. Covered under voltech warranty but dealers want to charge for the diagnosis. Unfair, as this is a safety concern. I refuse to pay for a warranty diagnosis.

Filed Jul 21, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 66,781 miles · CA

Car slowed down and then came to a full stop on side of residential street. Tried to turn off and restart engine to no avail. No power coming from motor

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 69,000 miles · CA

I live in and drive my car around southern california under normal conditions. My battery coolant radiator was hit by a small rock and leaked. This prevented charging, caused a check engine light to come on, and coolant to pool underneath my car. I towed it to a nearby chevy dealership to get the radiator replaced. Radiator damage to volts is not uncommon. Chevrolet knows this is an issue and has issued a service bulletin covering some (but not all) volts due to their low, vulnerable, and relatively unprotected design of the radiator. I believe chevrolet should remedy the problem with stronger radiator shields and protectors.

Filed Apr 9, 2019 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet volt. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the engine shut down without warning. The vehicle was taken to ken garff chevrolet (801‑692‑6158, located at 548 e 1000 s, american fork, ut 84003) where it was diagnosed that the transmission control unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Feb 28, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 83,000 miles · OH

2013 chevy volt stopped accelerating and received a low propulsion while driving on a state route in ohio. Our son was driving the vehicle and could have been killed if this was on a highway. The volt would not move and he had to try to glide off the road since it had no power. He pushed the car off the road so it would not be hit. If this situation would have occurred while driving on the highway, our son could have been killed. This problem has occurred to other volt owners if you look this issue up on the internet. Why hasn't gm fixed this issue so people are safe when driving this vehicle? We brought our volt into the service department, this car is now going on 3 weeks and we still do not have our car back. They first said it was a short in the electrical module, and replaced parts. Now they are stating that it did not work and it is the transmission. I am not sure they know what is really wrong with this volt. They are now asking us to pay $3661 to have this transmission replace and gm will pay 2000 or it would be 5661. This car is not even worth that much at this point has 83000 miles on it and the transmission should have never went out. Gm tried to say it was the short, now they are saying it was not a short. I do not care what it is I just want a safe car for my son to drive. It seems like they are back pedaling to try to not pay for something that they (gm) should pay for. Especially since this issue is not a new issue for the chevy volt. Gm needs to stand by their products and fix this vehicle.