2012 Chevrolet Volt Service Brakes Problems
NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How service brakes ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 245 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Chevrolet Volt overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET VOLT. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE…”NHTSA complaint 11182280 — filed 02/25/2019
“THE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM FREQUENTLY ACCELERATES WHEN BRAKING ON A MANHOLE COVER OR A MAJOR POTHOLE. THE ACCELERATION IS HARD AND COULD EASILY CAUSE THE…”NHTSA complaint 11098727 — filed 05/30/2018
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET VOLT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED…”NHTSA complaint 11091944 — filed 05/04/2018
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Service Brakes complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Volt have service brakes problems?
Service Brakes is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Chevrolet Volt: 23 of 245 complaints on file (9.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Volt have in total?
245 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
