2012 Chevrolet Volt Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 37 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt, 15% of its 245 total complaints. No related recall is on file, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area. Median mileage at failure was 77,500 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 37
- 15% of 245
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 77,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report the propulsion system dropping out or going blank on the display while driving, switching abruptly to gas-only mode and requiring the dealer to reset the engine and battery.
- Some describe a 'propulsion power is reduced' warning that cuts acceleration suddenly, sometimes while merging or turning in traffic.
- Others report difficulty fueling at the gas station, where back pressure stops the pump repeatedly or causes gasoline to squirt out of the fill opening if filled too slowly.
- A few owners noted the high-voltage charging reservoir dropping below the cold fill line, preventing the system from charging.
When 2012 Chevrolet Volt fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 18, 2012, latest Jun 4, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Volt model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are fuel system problems in the 2012 Chevrolet Volt?
- NHTSA lists 37 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Volt, which is 15% of the 245 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt fuel system?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2012 Volt.
- At what mileage do these fuel system issues usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 77,500 miles.
- Did the fuel system problems cause crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to Fuel System complaints on the 2012 Volt.