8.1

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,717 miles

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problem #2

Jan 012019

Volt

  • 4,000 miles
When my gas engine is warmed up and up to operating temperature, there would be this burnt plastic smell coming from under the hood. It's been happening like this for the past 3000 miles or so. It's a clear burnt plastic smell from under the hood, and it is always after the engine is completely warmed up. I use my gas engine all the time. The dealership claims it is normal for hybrid to burn stuff off as it isn't run all the time, but the car has 6700 miles. It's a stretch to blame it on break in oil. Some of the smell gets into the cabin when I am stopped, but it is very strong when I get out the car and walk by. It's been happening for a few months now.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 202018

Volt

  • 2,800 miles
While driving the vehicle at around 60 mph, the 'check engine' light came on and a message saying 'shift to park' appears on the dashboard. Once the vehicle was stopped at the traffic light, the driver shifted to park and was not able to pull down to drive again. Vehicle was stranded in the middle of the road while cars were approaching from behind with high speed. After repeated attempts to press the vehicle 'start' button, we finally were able to pull down to neutral and pushed the vehicle to the side of the road. Vehicle needed to be towed to dealership for diagnosis.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA