# \#volt **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/volt/2918.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Volt trunk repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volt-trunk-repair/195299)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volt-trunk-repair/195299 "2024-07-08T18:47:21Z")
My nephew just arrived for the weekend and the trunk latch hook is loose. It’s held in place by a couple of torx screws and they are both loose. We need to remove the plastic fascia peel that covers it to gain access to … --- ## [I can't stop looking at cars to potentially buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-stop-looking-at-cars-to-potentially-buy/168945)
**Author:** [@Kevin-212](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin-212)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-stop-looking-at-cars-to-potentially-buy/168945 "2020-08-23T02:04:14Z")
So I have a bad addiction…probably a lot of you can relate. I can’t stop looking at cars for sale!! Disclaimer: this’ll be pretty in-depth, if you read it kudos to you… So I currently own a 2015 Chevrolet Volt with al… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Volt - will gas go bad if I don’t use it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-volt-will-gas-go-bad-if-i-don-t-use-it/161965)
**Author:** [@shannonfam\_165851](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shannonfam_165851)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-volt-will-gas-go-bad-if-i-don-t-use-it/161965 "2020-04-18T17:53:39Z")
When I leased my Volt in December 2017 it came with a full tank of gas. Except for one trip from Sacramento to San Francisco (where I used less than 1/2 tank of gas) I rarely drive on anything but battery. My first gas r… --- ## [Looking for opinions on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-opinions-on-the-2013-chevrolet-volt/158974)
**Author:** [@MohannadHijazi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MohannadHijazi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-opinions-on-the-2013-chevrolet-volt/158974 "2020-04-07T21:15:30Z")
hello I don’t have a problem but I need a quick review on this car coz I have a price offer for it here and I don’t want to buy it without having a good impression about it can someone who owned this car to help me? --- ## [2016 Chevy Volt Premier - Dead infotainment unit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevy-volt-premier-dead-infotainment-unit/148469)
**Author:** [@ryan.nix\_144156](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryan.nix_144156)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevy-volt-premier-dead-infotainment-unit/148469 "2019-09-12T20:12:04Z")
Has anyone had any experience with the Chevy Volt’s infotainment unit suddenly dying? Seems like a common problem. https://gm-volt.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-272225.html I have to say, I absolutely love this car, but… --- ## [Why did my 2012 Chevrolet Volt shut down?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-my-2012-chevrolet-volt-shut-down/132697)
**Author:** [@robertobertulfo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertobertulfo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-my-2012-chevrolet-volt-shut-down/132697 "2019-07-18T05:41:07Z")
2012 chevy volt shut down Nov 11, 2018, towed to chevy dealer. Did hard reset, ran fine. After two months, Jan 15, 2018, shut down again in the hi-way cruising at 60 MPH, got it towed again same chevy dealer, cannot be … --- ## [Chevrolet Volt keeps using gasoline engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-volt-keeps-using-gasoline-engine/124875)
**Author:** [@CLAYTONHBYERS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CLAYTONHBYERS)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 8:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-volt-keeps-using-gasoline-engine/124875 "2019-07-18T08:34:31Z")
Yo! OK, so, like, I have this 2017 Chevy Volt, and I’m happy with it. Well, pretty much. I mean, like, I had to put gas in the car TWICE LAST YEAR. I took it to the Chevy dealer and they acted like that was some kind of … --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Volt - did GM know the brake module would fail?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-volt-did-gm-know-the-brake-module-would-fail/139472)
**Author:** [@AlanCowen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanCowen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-volt-did-gm-know-the-brake-module-would-fail/139472 "2019-04-29T13:51:28Z")
Failure of brake (black box) module at 67,000 miles on a used 2014 volt bought in 2016. At about $1000 for the part plus install, wish I had bought extended warranty. After my complaint via dealer to GM regional, They ex… --- ## [Will gas go bad in my 2018 Chevrolet Volt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-gas-go-bad-in-my-2018-chevrolet-volt/126000)
**Author:** [@my8101-stores](https://community.cartalk.com/u/my8101-stores)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-gas-go-bad-in-my-2018-chevrolet-volt/126000 "2018-10-03T03:06:29Z")
I currently have a new Chevy Volt. While I use 1/2 a tank of gas while learning the car I have not uses any gas for the last 9 months and have put 5,000 miles on the car. I there a problem not using the gas for long peri… --- ## [Driving in L on the highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-in-l-on-the-highway/118113)
**Author:** [@Mike36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-in-l-on-the-highway/118113 "2018-05-26T16:59:04Z")
Driving in L on highway for 2 hours. Has any damage been done to the engine or transmission? --- ## [Wrong grade of oil for 2013 Chevrolet Volt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-grade-of-oil-for-2013-chevrolet-volt/117680)
**Author:** [@HarryAdams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HarryAdams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-grade-of-oil-for-2013-chevrolet-volt/117680 "2018-05-20T06:21:23Z")
What are the problems that might arise from using the wrong grade of oil. I have used 10-30 instead of10-40 though the 10-30 is synthetic. --- ## [12v Adapter for '98 Buick Century](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12v-adapter-for-98-buick-century/56220)
**Author:** [@ikcaj4510](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ikcaj4510)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12v-adapter-for-98-buick-century/56220 "2018-05-15T06:13:15Z")
I have a '98 Buick Century that has a working cigarette lighter; however as best as I can tell this is not a standard 12 volt adapter. The socket is about half the size of any electronic item that would use the regular a… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Volt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-volt/117130)
**Author:** [@JohnMishasek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMishasek)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-volt/117130 "2018-05-11T18:48:58Z")
With price of fuel going up again, I am considered an used Chevy Volt, the 2015 model with the Safety Package with rearview camera, etc. But we do not have a garage to place EV charger unit. Blogs about running an exte… --- ## [Buying a used Chevy Volt? (full car situation posted below!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-chevy-volt-full-car-situation-posted-below/110549)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Nac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin_Nac)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-chevy-volt-full-car-situation-posted-below/110549 "2017-12-23T00:32:33Z")
So I’m looking at a way to make my work commute/expenses better for 2018. I’ve been looking at '13-15 Chevy Volts and see them ranging from 11-16k anywhere from 30-50k miles. Would definitely appreciate some insight! H… --- ## [GM Offers To Buy Back Volts From Worried Owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-offers-to-buy-back-volts-from-worried-owners/69808)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-offers-to-buy-back-volts-from-worried-owners/69808 "2011-12-12T22:05:11Z")
"Good news for GM: The Chevy Volt has the highest customer satisfaction rating of any new car this year, according to Consumer Reports. The bad news: Chevy Volts also sometimes catch fire." http://slatest.slate.com/po… --- ## [Chevy volt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-volt/68435)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-volt/68435 "2011-10-06T17:42:01Z")
how much do the chevy volt cost. --- ## [6-volt and 12 volt electrical systems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-volt-and-12-volt-electrical-systems/67777)
**Author:** [@Doug1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doug1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2011, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-volt-and-12-volt-electrical-systems/67777 "2011-09-11T00:45:07Z")
The early Dodges had 12 volt electrical systems as did a few other cars. Why did Dodge in 1926 switch from the 12 volt electrical system to the 6 volt. What were the drawbacks associated with using the early 12 volt sys… --- ## [Good battery/altenator but no charge?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-battery-altenator-but-no-charge/59749)
**Author:** [@brycepower1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brycepower1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2011, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-battery-altenator-but-no-charge/59749 "2011-01-09T20:16:40Z")
for awhile now i have been having trouble with my cars electronics, i like to wire things like subs,radios, and led's and for the most part i havent had any problems other than a short or two, the problem is that my alte… --- ## [6 volt headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-volt-headlights/57637)
**Author:** [@ailimac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ailimac)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-volt-headlights/57637 "2010-11-20T11:32:33Z")
I am trying to install a 6 volt sealed headlights in a 1936 dodge (positive ground). Currently there are 3 wires going to each headlight from the harness. Wiring diagram shows 1 to the high beam, 1 to the low beam and … --- ## [How far can you really drive in a Volt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-far-can-you-really-drive-in-a-volt/55433)
**Author:** [@StrongDreamsWaitHere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StrongDreamsWaitHere)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-far-can-you-really-drive-in-a-volt/55433 "2010-09-22T14:12:35Z")
I haven't found the answer to these questions on line but I'll bet someone here knows. So, all the hype says you can drive a Volt about 40 miles on pure electric and 300 miles on gas (the extended range motor). (1) Is … --- ## [1950 Straight 8 Engine Heats Up & Quits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1950-straight-8-engine-heats-up-quits/43973)
**Author:** [@19jake49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/19jake49)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2010, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1950-straight-8-engine-heats-up-quits/43973 "2010-04-11T20:16:01Z")
Hello, I have a 1950 Buick that quits when it gets hot.Simple as tinker toys,right? It's gotten progressively harder to restart.I need to let it cool much longer than the 20 minutes or so it used to take.I've replaced t… --- ## [Coiled Again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coiled-again/33538)
**Author:** [@Old\_and\_Obsolete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old_and_Obsolete)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2009, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coiled-again/33538 "2009-07-17T12:51:03Z")
I am trying to replace an old 6 volt coil and I noticed that a part number for a 6 cylinder 1942 Mopar firewall mount coil is different from an 8 cylinder, althought they appear to be he same configuration and mount. Wh… --- ## [12 volts at battery, but](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12-volts-at-battery-but/25099)
**Author:** [@katprice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katprice)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2009, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12-volts-at-battery-but/25099 "2009-01-18T04:31:58Z")
What's the deal? I'm getting 12 volts at the battery but then when you go to start it, it's reading as if it were a dead battery? --- ## [News Flash! Gm Breaks Laws of Thermodynamics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/news-flash-gm-breaks-laws-of-thermodynamics/23170)
**Author:** [@claude9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/claude9)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2008, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/news-flash-gm-breaks-laws-of-thermodynamics/23170 "2008-12-13T17:17:12Z")
For every auto manufacture there exists a direct correlation between engine size and vehicle weight. A hybrid can bend these rules slightly because the electric motor is more efficient to supply power at low speeds, stop… --- ## [Can I get a 12 volt outlet installed in a car w/o one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-get-a-12-volt-outlet-installed-in-a-car-w-o-one/8152)
**Author:** [@procladius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/procladius)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2007, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-get-a-12-volt-outlet-installed-in-a-car-w-o-one/8152 "2007-12-10T00:27:36Z")
I recently received a Garmin Street Pilot c330 Navigation system as a gift, but my 1999 Subaru Legacy Wagon does not have a 12 volt outlet. Is it possible to get a 12 volt outlet installed in my car? Secondly, I se…