#2013 chevy volt problems update#
#2013 chevy volt problems driver#
#2013 chevy volt problems software#
#2013 chevy volt problems Bluetooth#

'The car always has difficulty keeping the passenger compartment warm between 35 degrees (when the gas engine starts) and about 55 degress. GM claims this is not a defect but there seem to be technical bulletins associated with this complaint.' Heated seats were sufficient in PA weather but would be noticeable in colder areas. 'Very limited heat output unless has engine engagement. 'Electric coolant pump failed, $700.00 repair bill. 'Musty odor that the dealer can't seem to eradicate' 'This developed a leak when the car was 5 years old. When I took the vehicle in, it was discovered that the motor was failing and needed to be replaced.' 'The blower motor began making a louder-than-normal whirring noise for a couple of months. Volt acknowledged, redesigned heater and cntrols, and installed new heater/controls on all early 13's incl mine' 'jan-april 2013's were misdesigned so that in pure-electric modethey could not heat the passenger compartment til battery fully heated. 'frequently in the winter time, the automatic climate control runs the A/C at high fan speed, no matter what the inside or outside air temp is. It is extremely frustrating to use, often misinterprets what you are asking and is often times rude by hanging up rather then allowing you to try again'

#2013 chevy volt problems software#

'Could be improved with a software update'

#2013 chevy volt problems driver#

The driver door speaker still has this issue' I've had both front door speakers replaced due to audio cutting in and out. It was a intermittent fault fixed by a software update.' 'Software indicated a problem in the vehicle and to contact the dealer.

#2013 chevy volt problems Bluetooth#

'intermittent problem with bluetooth pairing and climate control system lockup' Dealer updates but problem continues on an inermitant basis' 'Phone cuts in and out like a circut opeming and closing. This is a potentially dangerous situation that neither Apple nor GM has made efforts to repair.' The driver is forced to wait several seconds till the option to transfer the call from the phone to the car is presented. 'When receiving an incoming call, my iPhone is answered by the car, but the audio and microphone are not transferred to the phone. Almost like what it sounded like placing a old phone next to old computer speakers.' 'When speaking on bluetooth, person on other side says it is very loud and sounds like electronic interference all the time. Display repeatedly turned complete circles. Told me to both take a left turn and later to do a U turn on a concrete divided highway. 'Often does not take the shortest route though set to do so.

It does not work well and we resort to our phones.' 'System does not recognize local addresses or local highways. 'When streaming music through a wired connection, control of the phone fails intermittently, forcing the driver to unplug and reconnect to regain control of the program.

'Computer needed to be reset by service tech'Įxternal music device interface (e.g., smart phone, MP3 player) Radio channel display all went to the same setting (530 AM). 'Display once went completely blank and did a re-boot while driving. 'The main screen was replaced by the dealer' 'Display goes dim for several seconds, then comes back.' 'Intermittent problem that was fixed under warranty by the dealer.' Refused to show information until vehicle warmed up' 'Display froze couple of time during the winter cold. 'On starting, display screen sometimes remains black, and associated dash controls inoperable for 5-10 minutes, then problem corrects itself. All of these problems cleared up after turning the vehicle off f' One other time, we could not enter a destination in the Nav system. 'Display freezes and you can't change anything for which there isn't a specific button.

(2013 Chevrolet Volt None 1.4-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

#2013 chevy volt problems update#

'Probably could be fixed with a software update that Chevrolet wants me to pay for' 'The display is very poor, if the sunlight is directed on it (which is very often), it is impossible or extremely difficult to see' Camera not as good as Ford, Honda or Lexus' I switched dealers and problem immediately resolved. 'Original camera faulty and dealer refused to acknowledge that resolution was so bad it was almost unUSble. (2013 Chevrolet Volt None Plug-in Hybrid) 'The backup camera is now not automatically coming on when you shift into reverse'