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2012 Chevrolet Volt

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

2 current

Combined

6.4L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,984

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2015104 · manufacturer campaign 14617

12 March 2015

Transport Canada lists: Volt 2012–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, if a driver exits the vehicle and were to inadvertently leave the vehicle "ON", after a period of time the vehicle's battery would drain and the vehicle's gasoline engine would begin to run. If the gasoline engine were to run for long periods of time when the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, such as a garage, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up, which could result in asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update vehicle software to limit the time that an idle vehicle can be left in the "ON" position.

2,194 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2011412 · manufacturer campaign 11327

23 November 2011

Transport Canada lists: Volt 2012

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices, as well as CMVSS 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. These vehicles were inadvertently programmed with incorrect Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) and theft protection calibration files during vehicle assembly. This could allow the driver to switch off the DRL system while the vehicle is underway. It could also allow non-dealership personnel to reprogram a replacement ignition key. A loss of DRL illumination could render the vehicle less visible to other motorists and to pedestrians during daylight hours, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module.

39 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 96% of 134 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
54 g/km
Rated range
56 km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Chevrolet Volt get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Chevrolet Volt at 6.4 L/100 km combined, emitting 54 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Chevrolet Volt for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,984 in fuel, producing roughly 2,957 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.