Vehicle recalls by model year

2012 Chevrolet Volt recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2012 Chevrolet Volt, newest first.

2 recalls on record for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt. The most recent was on March 13, 2015. Owners also sent NHTSA 245 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: electrical system (1), electronic stability control (esc) (1), engine and engine cooling (1), service brakes (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Chevrolet or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

245 complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Volt were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 11 injuries.

Air Bags86
Electrical System86recall on record
Fuel/Propulsion System37
Engine26
Service Brakes23recall on record
Power Train22

Car will randomly accelerate when not on gas pedal and/or a delay in brakes working. Has happened on more than one occasion.
March 13, 2026 · Service Brakes

Vehicle over-revs in cold weather. Engine runs excessively fast (4250 RPM) at highway speeds and around 3000 RPM when just sitting. Often times if I pull over and restart the car it will correct itself. This results in…
Dec. 11, 2024 · Engine

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

3 on record

Pedestrian alert sounds DP22005 · opened Jan. 27, 2023 · closed Aug. 7, 2023
Passenger Sensing System PE19013 · opened Sept. 17, 2019 · closed July 2, 2021
Post-Crash EV Fire Hazard PE11037 · opened Nov. 25, 2011 · closed Jan. 20, 2012

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2012 Chevrolet Volt recalls

March 13, 2015Chevrolet Volt: 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…
June 27, 2013Chevrolet Volt: Electronic stability control (esc) General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, through April 17, 2012. Due to a brake…