2017 Chevrolet Volt Customer Reviews

Pros

• Cost to Maintain

  Minimal maintenance so far, haven't even had it in for an oil change yet. I love driving past all those high-priced gas stations. I do mostly around home driving, charge at home and have NOT bought any gas for the Volt since I bought it 4 months ago.

• Styling

  I knew I was looking for a hybrid, and, compared to others, the Chevrolet Volt had a much better design, both inside and out. I have always owned coupes and this is the first 4-door car I have owned. The exterior profile was sleek, sporty and the interior was likewise sleek, without a dashboard console that stuck up like a computer. I also like the center console with a familiar gear shift.

• Ride and Handling

  The Volt is very responsive, just as I would expect in an electric powered car. And it is also a very comfortable ride.

Cons

• Visibility

  I wish the rearview camera was sharper.

• Interior Space

  I wish the Volt had those handles in the roof over the doors. In a low-slung car, those overhead handles make it easier to get out.

Pros

• Fuel Economy

  6 months of ownership no vists to the gas station!!!

• Cost to Maintain

  very little maintenance

• Interior Space

  Hatchback for anything!

Cons

Pros

• Fuel Economy

  The only time you use the gas backup generator is after the electric battery energy is exhausted. This can go on indefinitely and is a great "safety net" for people who want to shift to electric but are concerned about being stranded somewhere with no way to charge the car - you can literally drive this car across the country on gas and it'll get 45 to 50 mpg. I add gas to the tank about every 3 months.

• Cabin Noise

  When driving on all electric - very smooth and quiet!

• Technology and Entertainment

  Lots of updated electronics, and I get a lot of use from the Android Auto.

Cons

• Cabin Noise

Pros

• Fuel Economy

  the hybrid battery is great! I used to fill up at least once a week but now it’s about twice per MONTH! They put so much into this economical car! There are so many pros!

• Technology and Entertainment

  This car packs a punch with heated seats front and back and a heated steering wheel!

• Styling

  Sleek and stylish!

Cons

• Technology and Entertainment

  It doesn’t always connect my phone correctly, but minor.

Pros

• Fuel Economy

  it’s the perfect amount of charge for me to get to work and back, but can still switch to gas for long trips. I genuinely love the concept of plug in hybrid.

• Power

  for a hybrid, it’s got great acceleration!

• Styling

  looks great

Cons

• Technology and Entertainment

  could be a little better but still pretty good

Pros

• Fuel Economy

  45 miles of range in enough for daily commuting on electricity

• Ride and Handling

  v smooth driving

Cons

• Styling

  not bad but chevy could have done better given that when it came out it had the starting price same as a Tesla Model 3

Pros

• Fuel Economy

  See above

• Cost to Maintain

  Almost zero maintenance

• Power

  Fast car if you want it to be

Cons

Pros

• Fuel Economy

  Rated at 53 pure electric miles and it often returns more. With a gas motor for a range extender you never have to worry about running out of range.

• Cabin Noise

  It is very quiet for a car of its size. Not just because of electric mode, but it is very well made and wind noise etc. is low even on the highway.

Cons

• Visibility

  The only complaint I have of the Volt is the large A pillars. You will get used to them, but thankfully the Volt has tech features to help you out.

• Interior Space

  The Volt does NOT come with a spare from the factory and there isn't an actual space for a spare if you buy one like I did so it takes up a little space in the hatch area.

Pros

• Dashboard

  Love the high integration of screen with everything you would ever want to see as well as phone and navigation screens.

• Fuel Economy

  On daily trips around town, the car is totally an EV. Longer than 50 miles the engine starts and keeps me moving. Overall this car can get 65miles/gal. in combined gas/EV mode.

• Ride and Handling

  Has a tight suspension, almost like a German BMW, firm around corners. That go cart feel yet irons out the bumps.

Cons

• Cabin Noise

  A bit more noisy that I'd like. But then it's a much newer car than I've ever had. I think they all are build 'cheaper' now days unless you spend 50K or more.

• Seat Comfort

  I have the "premier" version, yet it has fairly basic driver seats. No power anything there. Would have liked power tilt and height. But then I understand this car was already to high in cost when it was new due to all the advances in R&D that Chevy incurred designing it. Had to skimp somewhere.

Pros

• Fuel Economy

  I don’t have to use much gas at all

• Ride and Handling

  the ride is comfy

Cons

• Styling

  there are chrome accents inside that are bent - the only thing I don’t like