Used 2017 Chevrolet Volt Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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My Second Volt
Patrick, 10/25/2017
2017 Chevrolet Volt LT 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The second-generation Volt takes what was great about the first Volt (it's drivetrain technology) and adds better interior functionality and a sharper look to make what I think is the best EV on the market. The first Volt tried a little too hard to be weird, particularly on the inside, where buttons were hard to use, oddly placed, and the whole thing just had the stink of overdoing it. The new generation goes back to a more conventional set of controls for the climate control system, and adds a very large touch-screen system (with redundant buttons and steering wheel controls) that has been engineered to work just right, and to be intuitive and clean. The main instrument cluster - which was a screen on the old car - is still a screen, but they have improved the interface remarkably, while adding some new features that are handy and look really good. Apple CarPlay is still in its early days and has its bumps, but that isn't the fault of GM - and in fact, it works better on this entertainment center than in any other car I have tried. I do get the impression that GM spent some of its engineering time trying to figure out how to make the car cheaper to manufacture - something that got the company in big trouble a decade ago. I don't think it is as quiet as the first generation, and some of the materials are clearly cheaper. But the pay-off is that range is better (on warm days, I can get an all-electric range of just over 60 miles) and gas mileage is better when running the internal combustion engine (around 40 mpg). The drive continues to be smooth, acceleration is surprisingly potent, and the whole experience is positive. The new "regeneration on command" button on the back of the steering wheel is a good idea, but they programmed it to be too aggressive - it feels like you are standing on the brake pedal. About 30% less bite and it would be perfect for me. That error is particularly surprising to me since I feel like they really did a great job in making the first Volt so easy to drive by careful and thoughtful programming of all the complicated systems. The new Volt is just as great, easily the most technologically impressive car you can buy at this price point. It is likely to be just a bridge to a more robust EV future, but if you don't want to wait for the year 2025, jump in now.
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So far so good 72 mpg on 110 mile trip awesome car
CDavisKY17volt, 09/08/2019
updated 03/16/2023
2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Solid, quiet smooth ride. On 110 mile trip I averaged 72 mpg 4.5 hours to charge from 0 range to 53 miles with level 2 power supply It had 25900 miles on it when purchased currently 56235 miles I drive 45 miles round trip to work using no gas cost about $0.86 to charge it every day 🤑🤑🤑 My 2018 f150 king ranch 5.0 V8, cost me $48 to $55 a week
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Intermittent software issues again
Mike Brown, 08/13/2018
2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased this fully loaded 2017 Volt Premier in May 2016. The first 30 days the car was in service 3 times for electrical problems the dealer thought were repaired. GM dispatched specialist who upgraded software and it worked. 2 years no issues and 14500 miles. Now another intermittent issue. Car does not recognize in park and no shutoff. Brought to dealer and problem occured while checking car in but technician could not replicate. Upon return home same it showed problem again. Now calling GM.
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Last GM I’ll ever own
Ed, 09/28/2018
2017 Chevrolet Volt LT 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
. Gonna start off by saying I don’t hate everything in the car. The drivetrain is excellent, plenty of power and fun to drive. However, I’ve had it a year and a half and 11,000 miles and I can’t keep it out of the dealership. Tire problems since new, sidewalk bubbles since the week I picked it up. Check engine light all the time. 6 trips to the dealer with evap problems. “Aerodynamic” louvres behind the front grille freeze up all the time in the winter causing a check engine light, which in turn, prevents remote start from working. Infotainment would be great if it worked, but it only does about 50% of the time. Bluetooth doesn’t always connect, neither does apple CarPlay and when it does it doesn’t always work properly. Replaced phone and cable, dealer updated system, no improvement. Was told “that’s how they all work.” Finally purchased satellite radio because the CarPlay sucks and now I get terrible reception. Can’t win with this car, never again.
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Best car ever!
james salz, 09/29/2016
2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier 4dr Hatchback (gas/electric hybrid DD)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
1200 miles and 3 gallons of gas! I have a 220aV charger in my garage from my Leaf which I sold so we drive on electric charge almost always. The android auto app is awesome for directions. Just say where your going and it comes up on the screen. Same for music, phone calls. Text messages pop up on screen and push text to voice and you hear them read. Great sound system. Not impressed with Ontario so I will cancel after free trial. Love all the safety features like blind spot warning, Lane departure, parking assist. Highly recommend this car. First American car in over 10 years. Dr. S
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