2017 Chevrolet Volt consumer reviews

It is a perfect car for driving around town and everyday driving. So far, I've driven over 350 miles and used only 0.2 gallons of gasoline. I own solar panels for our house, so between charging at home and at local businesses, I haven't paid anything for travel. I've already received notice from the State that I will be receiving the $1500 rebate. Soon, I will be receiving the "green" tags that allow me to drive solo in the carpool lane with this Volt. I love the adaptable cruise control feature. Also, the front & side proximity sensors prevent me from bumping into objects in my garage. We were a little hesitant to purchase due to the back seat head space. However, we don't expect to have full-size adult back-seat passengers on a frequent basis.

A very pleasant surprise! I read that Chevy put extra engineering effort into this car because of it's new technology, and that it shows throughout. I believe it. Not only is the electric drive instantly responsive, power is more than adequate to pin me to my seat. Silently! Regenerative braking is a new experience, but quickly becomes a fun challenge. The transition to gas generator is seamless. Under heavy load, the generator revs up and there is a slightly detectable buzz. The interior is very comfortable for two. Back seat is nice (and heated optionally), but not large. Materials and construction so far are better than I expected. On par or better than our '09 Benz.

This car is exactly what you need. Up to 60 miles electric with a seamless transition to gas when needed. It makes so much sense , I wish they advertised it more ... I love this car after test driving it last weekend, as soon as I sell my current one I am buying a new volt

Could use a proportional paddle switch on steering wheel for regenerative breaking. Current switch is eather on or off and is too harsh.

I've never been in a Volt before. The initial torque was quite nice. It's a smooth ride with many nice features (display and rear camera). The interior seems tight (I'm 6' and average size) with limited leg room in back.

I hadn't considered the Volt until my son and brother in law, both car geeks, recommended it before any other vehicle. I figured I'd test drive one and be done with it. After I drove it I was hooked! I'm not a tech guy but this has some cool stuff and is not complicated to use. It handles like a little sports car, is very comfortable and I love driving by gas stations for weeks at a time. And with the $7500 tax credit it's very affordable. Despite some minor electronics glitches I'm very happy!

I wanted an electrified vehicle, and I looked at Priuses, Ioniqs, and Fusions before the Volt. What sold me on the Volt were the great acceleration, the infotainment system, the front seat comfort, and the fact that I can drive to work and back all on electric. It's also very quiet. The back seat is cramped, visibility is just OK, and I wish they had more advanced safety features (like blind spot warning) available on the LT trim. But all in all I am really enjoying my new Volt!

I didn't know what to expect when purchasing this car. Having had a Prius prior to the Volt, I was worried about the dependability . I've had the car about a year and a half and only had one issue that was taken care of quickly. The main gripe I had was the build quality. I had many cabin rattle sounds from plastic on plastic vibrating, such as the fuse box cover on the dash board vibrating when going over bumps. Some sponge foam pieces took care of the noises and everything is quiet. My daily commute only uses half the battery and with my 240v charger I had installed, the car fully charges in 2hrs. On the weekends in-between errands I plug in to top off the battery and am good to go. When I need to take longer trips I don't have any range anxiety because I have the engine to extend my range to all I need. The car easily reaches the 53 electric miles promised. In the winter the range is lower, in the mid to high 40's, and in the summer it's in the mid to high 60's. The car rides firm and heavy and the steering feels great. Pickup is very normal and quick. There is a large blind spot made by the rear pillar, but the blind spot detection in the side view mirror helps with that. I love the style of the car. It's a hatchback that comes in handy when needed, but doesn't have the look that advertises that it's a hatchback. I've gotten many compliments from strangers , which I never received about my Prius. The first year I had the car I didn't make many long trips, so the fuel that came with the car lasted almost 1yr. Currently it's been about 4 months since I stopped at a gas station. I'm impressed since the car only has an 8.9 gal tank. If the engine doesn't go on after 6 weeks it will start to perform maintenance - which of course burns fuel. I never thought I would need that, but I have, many times. I can honestly say, with 20K miles driven, I'm very happy with my decision and still look forward to driving it each day.

I've owned this car for about two weeks and continue to be amazed at its innovative features. Instant torque! This car, yet practical, is fun to drive. Yes, it's still a compact car and although they claim it can seat 5, that's not realistic. But I've driven more than 750 miles and I still have more than a half of a tank of gas left. I'd highly recommend this car.

This car drives well, has an excellent sound system, heated steering well and seats, every sensor I could possibly need-----and has phenomenal mileage (MPGe) thanks to the combination of electric battery and gas. And no range anxiety! Great rebates and tax credits. Why would anybody have anything else other than a plug in hybrid??