Used 2016 Chevrolet Volt Consumer Reviews
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Wanted to love the Volt but never felt less safe
Liz, 07/18/2018
2016 Chevrolet Volt LT 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid DD)
3 of 11 people found this review helpful
I took the Chevy Volt for a test drive with my daughter, after my son had raved about his test drive. I've driven 3 Toyota hybrids for the past 13 years so admittedly I have a bias toward Toyotas. (Two Prius cars and one Camry hybrid.) I love the idea of the plug-in. I love that you can smoothly go back and forth between electric and gas. Snazzy blue color, cool instrument panel, great sound and climate control systems. However I have never driven a car with worse blind spots. The side views-- forget it. Twice I almost plowed into passing cars because I simply-- could not-- see them in the side view mirrors. The rear view is also blocked. Even the front was hard to see out of! I felt like I was driving half-blind. The car is far less comfortable than any of my Toyotas, and a Prius isn't exactly a luxury drive to begin with. Back seats are cramped-- the middle back seat is just a joke. Maybe you could use it to hold a few books or a single bag of groceries. Turning off the car I honestly couldn't tell if it was still on or off. And the "low fuel" warning had me just terrified. I don't know if my dealer was being stingy or if we were going through the electric charge in some major way, I'm not surprised they have the optional technology to tell you if you're about to hit something on the side or in front of you. Driving this Volt I felt like Mr. Magoo! Could not wait to climb back into my Camry hybrid!!!
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Best car I have ever owned
Alan Brown, 01/15/2019
2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid DD)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Chevy is apparently discontinuing the Volt now that we have reached the 200,000 HEVs stating that the is no market for a sedan - I hope they reconsider - I hope the government extends the $7500 rebate. My kids all prefer to ride in the Volt - quiet, comfortable, ... The 2016 has an XM radio - rather than Sirius/XM that I am used to. I have no idea what Chevy is thinking limiting channels to 248 and no sports alerts in a modern car - very old technology. A little hard to see out of the back with the battery causing the rear hatch to be pushed up a bit. Awesome connectivity. Other than the XM radio - almost everything else is a minor annoyance. I have no use for the built in navigation, iphone works better. The maps update that I bought for $99 was a waste of money - I found nothing new where I drive - you would think they would be able to do a bit better at adding speed limits and new roads (apple/wayse maps are up to date for free).
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My first electric car
Zacattack, 01/17/2016
updated 07/19/2017
2016 Chevrolet Volt LT 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid DD)
3 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have had the car for 19 months, in that time frame i have 15065 miles of which 12660 have been electric miles . I am on my 8th gas tank. The economy of the car is fantastic. I have saved a tremendous amount of money and time at the gas station. I have had one oil change which chevy covered. On the downside the car had an issue with the gear shifter, as a result the car would not shut off. This was replaced under warranty. I have had a continuous issue with apple CarPlay in which it thinks I'm talking on the phone. As a result the volume is muted. I am not able to here music or make calls including on- star. I have to shut the car and wait minutes before it clears it self. ??????personal issue for me. I have been told by passengers sitting in the rear seat that getting in and out is not comfortable due to the head room in the rear compartment . In terms of the interior quality I find it to be OK. It's not nor is it meant to be the quality of the BMW or Lexus however it works for me. I did get the leather upgrade, i'm very happy that I did. Overall I am very satisfied with my purchase( I leased this car) It handles well and is comfortable to drive. I would recommend this car to those that are seeking economic satisfaction . The car is a great value when you consider what A Tesla will cost you. I am considering purchasing the car at the end of the lease. Catch me later to see what I do.
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Re-Volting Interior - Orange/Black
gorelick, 02/02/2016
2016 Chevrolet Volt LT 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid DD)
8 of 47 people found this review helpful
You CANNOT buy the integrated screen navigation system on the LT version! NOT available at any price. But you can get the integrated NAV with the Premier version. UNFORTUNATELY, the Premier version is only offered in two interior color options -- totally black or combined black and orange (they call it brandy but it's orange -- look at the Volt website -- and that is what the dealer salesman called it "Let's face it, it's really orange."). WHY would the Premier version offer only two interior color options and yet the less expensive LT version (w/ no Nav touch screen system available) offers a wide variety of interior colors in cloth or leather? The more expensive Premier version interior options are MORE restricted than the options available on the less expensive LT options -- go figure! Question 1: So what is wrong with black interior? Answer: The black interior gets really hot in summer and not everyone wants black. Question 2: What's wrong with the black and orange interior? Answer: Look at this ridiculous color combination. It's so ridiculous that you will have a hard time finding a display model with this orange/black interior -- it appears that GM / Chevy wants to force you to get black interior by making it the only solid color option. A shame that GM thinks it's fine to offer the Premier version with fewer options than those available on the stripped down LT version of the Volt.
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Volt component went cheap
Joe Bockrath, 02/07/2016
2016 Chevrolet Volt LT 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid DD)
1 of 20 people found this review helpful
They went cheap on the pumps that make the whole thing keep running.
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