Overview & Reviews
The 2011 Chevrolet Volt is Chevy's much-anticipated new plug-in battery/gasoline hybrid, featuring an electric-only mode with a range of up to 40 miles.
- Appealing standard features
- Useful 300-mile maximum range
- High-tech cabin.
- Low monthly fuel cost in normal driving
- Questionable value
- Home charger is a necessity.
- Small backseat for two people only
- Touchy brakes
- No power front seats
User Reviews:
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My first oil change was at 35K miles $0.00 spend - 2011 Chevrolet Volt
By high volt-age - November 2 - 7:48 pmThis car is fun to drive especially in sport mode, the only complain is the middle arm rest it is kind of hard and it should be a bit forward. My first oil change was at 35K miles and it was free, so far no repairs (except the couple recalls) $0 spend in over 2 years I dont know why if you check the cost to own it it says Maintenance first year $166 second year $317 not true $0 spend Repairs first year $80 second year $191 not true $0 spend I dint spend a dime in 2 years how did edmunds come up with this numbers ? http://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/volt/2013/st-200424007/cost-to-own/
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Battery Memory - 2011 Chevrolet Volt
By drydoc - December 31 - 9:11 pmIn love, at first, several trips to the dealer during the first six weeks for "unexplained" engine error messages", almost made me invoke the "Lemon Law". Life settled down after a computer upgrade...until early in the 5th month that I owned the car. At that point, a full charge became less and less miles. I began at 38 - 40 miles ev per charge and now I am at best, 23 -24 miles ev. The Chevy Volt team and my local dealer state that it is the weather and the way that I drive it. First of all...the way I drive it should not change the battery capacity. Secondly, it is not even cold yet...average temp approx. 42 degrees. Thirdly, I charge it in a heated garage.
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Outstanding MPG!!! - 2011 Chevrolet Volt
By sonata3times - June 6 - 10:01 amI bought the Chevy volt for one reason only. Im a business man who drives around 300 miles almost everyday. Driving both city and highway averages 104mpg. Im glad I got this and not the Prius.
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Best car Ive ever owned - 2011 Chevrolet Volt
By yamahr1 - February 7 - 8:36 pmThe Volt has debuted to a record number of awards for one new car, but also a lot of controversy. If the car had a Toyota badge on it, even Edmunds would be hailing it as the reinvention of the automobile. But alas, many just wont let their old GM baggage go. I say all this because its been obvious on forums like this that people who likely dont own a Volt are posting intentionally negative reviews to burn it. Like Id be very suspicious of cornell1 here. As such, I wouldnt believe a clearly hostile review unless the person can prove ownership. For me, just go to the Google Picasa photo site and look me up, yamahr1, where youll find pics of me getting my car.
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My 1st GM vehicle in 30 years - 2011 Chevrolet Volt
By michael2003 - January 11 - 8:57 amHaving the ability to drive using NO gasoline for >95% of my driving is a wonderful feeling. Not having to worry about how far I might have to drive or whether Ill get stuck in traffic allowed me to consider this as my only car. Having reduced worries when the price of gas goes up or gets rationed is a great stress reliever. Knowing that Im doing the best I can to support the US economy while also addressing environmental concerns just feels good. I thought Id have to compromise more to be able to drive this type of vehicle.
