I love my 2014 Volt, but with most love relationships, there is the bitter part as well. At around 110k miles, an annoying whistling sound from the engine occurred, which after 3 failed attempts by the dealership in fixing it, turned out to be a bad crankcase seal that was whistling. I also had the same issue mentioned in the video about the battery. The support beams on both sides of the windshield are quite thick because of the airbags, so you have to crane your head when turning corners or driving through parking lots to make sure you are not going to hit something or someone. All came to and end yesterday when I was rear ended pretty hard by an inattentive driver. I walked away with no more than a sore neck, which speaks to the safety of the car. I’m buying another used Volt when I get the insurance money.
Found your video as I'm considering buying a used Chevy Volt to replace my 2007 Jeep Patriot (currently with 196K miles on it). The Volt's used price is tempting compared to other EVs. The range sounds poor, however it's way less expensive than other EVs & better than 100% fossil fuel like my Jeep. Thanks for making this!
You can’t beat the price of a used Chevy Volt! Depending on your commute you can drive most of your time in EV mode. I only use the gas motor when driving on trips out of town.
I just bought my cpo 2017 volt almost 2 weeks ago and i love it! The loudness of the motor surprised me because i did a 200 road trip the day after i got it and it was loud but i had my family so couldn’t play music, two days later i took a 500 mile trip by myself and I didn’t mind at all. Great car!
@@electricchris thank you! The drive home was 45 minutes, so I did "normal" on streets and switched to "hold" while on the highway. Still have a lot to learn, thank you for your videos!
Kat H. That’s usually how I drive. I use the electric to get me to the highway and then use hold when driving highway speeds. If I have any electricity left on my way home., for example 10 miles left, then I make sure to turn on the electric motor when I at least 10 miles from home so I use all of the electricity. Obviously you don’t have to try that hard to be as efficient as possible with this car.
I have a 2012 Volt and I don't find the range extender loud at all. I think that since I do 95% of my driving in EV mode it does sound "loud" in comparison to the electric only mode. If the radio is on I can barely notice the range extender coming on.
I drive on electric most of the time and the motor is definitely noticeable but it’s only bad because of how awesome and quiet the Volt is on electric.
mine has 70,000 miles had main hybrid battery replaced, coolant pump, water pump, stator bearing, and many more fun items replaced! This car doesn't disappoint in the poop GM brand
Bought a used 2017 Volt with low mileage, such a deal. Total cost of ownership per mile is less than $1.00 ((monthly car payment + monthly insurance + electricity + gas / monthly miles driven). When you own a Chevy Volt the world of driving changes. You tend to see how far you can go without using gas, how far you can go on a charge. The difficult choice is determining how long you go between oil changes. Some Volt owners change their oil every year, while others, change their oil every two years.
Thanks! Just found your video. I'm considering buying a 2014 Volt with 32,200 miles on it for $13,500. Plus my ride to work and back is like 90 seconds, so maybe a 1/4 mile.
Security 25 Awesome! The first time I drove the volt using only the electric motor was very exciting. You said it was kinda your first intro. What do you mean?
@@electricchris I've never owned or driven anything but ICE cars so I really don't know what to expect if there is a difference? But I have driven electric atvs.
Ok. The biggest difference when it comes to driving a EV compared to a gas car is the one pedal driving because of the regenerative braking. It takes a little bit to get used to it.
@secret it's the best car I've ever owned is so easy to just drive on electric all the time I hardly use gas and when I do it barley use around a gallon or 2 on long trips (100+ miles) great power and efficiency I love it hands down, most likely going to drive it till the wheels fall off lol
Nice vid! I was actually looking into a used Volt or I3. You mentioned your wife has an I3? Can you give me your feedback. What’s your preference and why? Thanks in advance!
WTF has happened to prices!? They are way more expensive now than what you have mentioned in this video. Since when are vehicles an appreciating asset? lol
Thanks for your video. I'm thinking about 2014 volt with 136000km for $11800 in canada from dealership. What do you think? Or 2015 with 121000km for $14000
@@Patrick15630 You never see ads for volts but so much ads on F150s. GM didn't want to sale volts because they are so reliable GM dont make money on it.
GMs brilliant creation unfortunately didn't allow for them to market it to the car buying public. It's a complicated but reliable machine, so much so that many regard and call it a plug in HYBRID, which it is not. It is an electric car with a gasoline engine driven generator; much like a diesel rail locomotive (without the traction battery, of course). I only buy gas for my '15 before a long trip, which is almost never.
I'm looking at 2011 Volts and I'm curious what your thoughts are about paying more for lower mileage getting close to 50,000 from a used car dealership vs about 90,000 from a private owner. There are a few reasons I am more interested in the private owner, in addition to price. What are your thoughts on the significance of the mileage for the volt, considering longevity and maintenancing? It seems like it can become an expensive car to fix when there are problems, however, outside of an accident, I get the impression that problems are few. Then again these cars are getting older....
On top of the dash open the lid remove the mat find a hole insert the key your car will start when the 12 volt battery is dead. You will never be stranded! You’re welcome 😇
Not quite. That bypass is for when the fob battery dies. But before it does, the little screen display will alert you that it's nearing replacement time. If your 12v battery is kaput, there is a "jump start" procedure to follow.
Hey I liked your video and looking at a 2011 Volt with really high mileage. It has 122,000 miles now but it just runs like a cherry and I loved it so much. Do you think this car will run a long time for me? It's super cheap I am leaning towards buying???
I'm considering a used Volt myself. I just saw a video recently with a guy who had a (I think) 2012 that he had put 400,000 miles on, and it was still running. Seems encouraging to me. This is the video: czcams.com/video/kxlxc-E8lJ4/video.html&lc=UgwxHA7I4nVDcaEskTN4AaABAg.9Ar2kvjvcJi9As1i8tyAnr The guy who posted the video gave me this piece of advice on my comment: "Many good deals out there. Take your time on selection. Please be advised, dealerships are not excited to repair volts. Just consider this when purchasing the vehicle. Volts are very expensive to repair."
Starnge, because the VOLT is capable to go up to 100 mph without issues. Some guy in British Columbia demonstrated the acceleration going up the rockie mountains.
I am looking at the 2017 chevy Volt but now debating on the LT or Premium. Can anyone give me feedbackregarding on both trims, the leather quality and the used of a child’s car seat. Thanks
I can’t speak to the 2016 or leather volts but the 2014 I have has leather seats and they are pretty nice. The interest of the car is one of the best features. That and the fact I can do most of my driving on electric.
Hello Chris, I'm eye-balling a 2013 Volt Base with 44K miles...prestine condition with tinted windows already :) Dealer is asking $12604. Would $12000 be a good or great deal or would you offer less?? Im in Portland, OR. Thanks!
You can charge the battery while using gas. It’s called mountain mode but it’s for driving over mountains where you will need the extra power of using the gas motor and electric motor together. Using the gas motor to charge the electric motor means the gas motor will be less efficient and use more gasoline.
I did that with my Chevrolet Volt .. but how much did you pay for your new battery ????.....and can anyone change that battery or just a dealer can do it ??? Thanks for the information
Another question ..I do have a volt 2014 like you ....and I heard a click sound went I go really slow went I push the pedal and release the pedal ...Does your volt do the same ???
I love my 2014 Volt, but with most love relationships, there is the bitter part as well. At around 110k miles, an annoying whistling sound from the engine occurred, which after 3 failed attempts by the dealership in fixing it, turned out to be a bad crankcase seal that was whistling. I also had the same issue mentioned in the video about the battery. The support beams on both sides of the windshield are quite thick because of the airbags, so you have to crane your head when turning corners or driving through parking lots to make sure you are not going to hit something or someone. All came to and end yesterday when I was rear ended pretty hard by an inattentive driver. I walked away with no more than a sore neck, which speaks to the safety of the car. I’m buying another used Volt when I get the insurance money.
Did you end up getting one?
How's your new Volt treating you?
Road trips are a dream in this car, so quite, even with the range extender on
Found your video as I'm considering buying a used Chevy Volt to replace my 2007 Jeep Patriot (currently with 196K miles on it). The Volt's used price is tempting compared to other EVs. The range sounds poor, however it's way less expensive than other EVs & better than 100% fossil fuel like my Jeep. Thanks for making this!
You can’t beat the price of a used Chevy Volt! Depending on your commute you can drive most of your time in EV mode. I only use the gas motor when driving on trips out of town.
I just bought my cpo 2017 volt almost 2 weeks ago and i love it! The loudness of the motor surprised me because i did a 200 road trip the day after i got it and it was loud but i had my family so couldn’t play music, two days later i took a 500 mile trip by myself and I didn’t mind at all. Great car!
Just bought a 2014 Chevy Volt and picking it up tomorrow! So excited.
Awesome!
@@electricchris thank you! The drive home was 45 minutes, so I did "normal" on streets and switched to "hold" while on the highway. Still have a lot to learn, thank you for your videos!
Kat H. That’s usually how I drive. I use the electric to get me to the highway and then use hold when driving highway speeds. If I have any electricity left on my way home., for example 10 miles left, then I make sure to turn on the electric motor when I at least 10 miles from home so I use all of the electricity. Obviously you don’t have to try that hard to be as efficient as possible with this car.
I have a 2012 Volt and I don't find the range extender loud at all. I think that since I do 95% of my driving in EV mode it does sound "loud" in comparison to the electric only mode. If the radio is on I can barely notice the range extender coming on.
I drive on electric most of the time and the motor is definitely noticeable but it’s only bad because of how awesome and quiet the Volt is on electric.
Hi ..I have mine 2014 now has 70.000 miles ...and I love it ❤️
Nice! I love the Volt! It’s such a great car for my daily driving and also being able to take it on road trips is awesome.
mine has 70,000 miles had main hybrid battery replaced, coolant pump, water pump, stator bearing, and many more fun items replaced! This car doesn't disappoint in the poop GM brand
Bought a used 2017 Volt with low mileage, such a deal. Total cost of ownership per mile is less than $1.00 ((monthly car payment + monthly insurance + electricity + gas / monthly miles driven).
When you own a Chevy Volt the world of driving changes. You tend to see how far you can go without using gas, how far you can go on a charge. The difficult choice is determining how long you go between oil changes. Some Volt owners change their oil every year, while others, change their oil every two years.
Got 80k+ miles on my 2017 Chevy Volt love it! Still holds like a champ.
Just bought a 2014 with only 13K miles for $16K. Thanks for the feedback!
Good to hear!
Thanks! Just found your video. I'm considering buying a 2014 Volt with 32,200 miles on it for $13,500. Plus my ride to work and back is like 90 seconds, so maybe a 1/4 mile.
I'm buying my first volt this FRIDAY!!!! Its my first introduction to ev's......kinda lol
Security 25 Awesome! The first time I drove the volt using only the electric motor was very exciting. You said it was kinda your first intro. What do you mean?
@@electricchris I've never owned or driven anything but ICE cars so I really don't know what to expect if there is a difference? But I have driven electric atvs.
Ok. The biggest difference when it comes to driving a EV compared to a gas car is the one pedal driving because of the regenerative braking. It takes a little bit to get used to it.
@@electricchris my friend was telling about that, with the volt he was saying you can get the regen to be more aggressive in L than in drive?
@secret it's the best car I've ever owned is so easy to just drive on electric all the time I hardly use gas and when I do it barley use around a gallon or 2 on long trips (100+ miles) great power and efficiency I love it hands down, most likely going to drive it till the wheels fall off lol
Thanks for the update! Great video.
Chris Cooper Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed!
Nice vid! I was actually looking into a used Volt or I3. You mentioned your wife has an I3? Can you give me your feedback. What’s your preference and why? Thanks in advance!
I recently saw a 2014 Volt with 134K miles for sale for $6995. To get or not to get. I need to do some more research.
WTF has happened to prices!? They are way more expensive now than what you have mentioned in this video. Since when are vehicles an appreciating asset? lol
Thank you. How much range do you have now? I have a 2014 Volt with 31 mile range.
On a foo summer day at Best I can get 30 miles on the battery. Any my volt is at 62K miles now.
Should I pull the trigger on a 2014 model w/42k miles and premium package for 12k?
Thanks for your video. I'm thinking about 2014 volt with 136000km for $11800 in canada from dealership. What do you think? Or 2015 with 121000km for $14000
I'm thinking about a 75k mile volt for $11k. Good deal?
What’s the year? I paid $15.5k for a 2014 in 2017 with 43k miles.
@@electricchris 2014
$11k is about the Kelly Blue Book for a 2014. 75k is a little high for that price. I’d offer $10k.
I’m about to buy a Chevy volt 2014 with 100k miles for 7,000 do you think it’s worth it?
Just purchased a 2014 Chevy Volt with 60K miles on it to lessen the brutal gas fill ups I was doing for work. Why did they discontinue the Volt?
I believe they never made money on it. Trucks and where the auto makers make the most money.
Electrifying Chris how funny because I’m going from an F-150 to this.
@@Patrick15630 You never see ads for volts but so much ads on F150s. GM didn't want to sale volts because they are so reliable GM dont make money on it.
GMs brilliant creation unfortunately didn't allow for them to market it to the car buying public. It's a complicated but reliable machine, so much so that many regard and call it a plug in HYBRID, which it is not. It is an electric car with a gasoline engine driven generator; much like a diesel rail locomotive (without the traction battery, of course). I only buy gas for my '15 before a long trip, which is almost never.
I'm looking at 2011 Volts and I'm curious what your thoughts are about paying more for lower mileage getting close to 50,000 from a used car dealership vs about 90,000 from a private owner. There are a few reasons I am more interested in the private owner, in addition to price. What are your thoughts on the significance of the mileage for the volt, considering longevity and maintenancing? It seems like it can become an expensive car to fix when there are problems, however, outside of an accident, I get the impression that problems are few. Then again these cars are getting older....
On top of the dash open the lid remove the mat find a hole insert the key your car will start when the 12 volt battery is dead. You will never be stranded! You’re welcome 😇
Not quite. That bypass is for when the fob battery dies. But before it does, the little screen display will alert you that it's nearing replacement time. If your 12v battery is kaput, there is a "jump start" procedure to follow.
Hey I liked your video and looking at a 2011 Volt with really high mileage. It has 122,000 miles now but it just runs like a cherry and I loved it so much. Do you think this car will run a long time for me? It's super cheap I am leaning towards buying???
I'm considering a used Volt myself. I just saw a video recently with a guy who had a (I think) 2012 that he had put 400,000 miles on, and it was still running. Seems encouraging to me.
This is the video: czcams.com/video/kxlxc-E8lJ4/video.html&lc=UgwxHA7I4nVDcaEskTN4AaABAg.9Ar2kvjvcJi9As1i8tyAnr
The guy who posted the video gave me this piece of advice on my comment:
"Many good deals out there. Take your time on selection. Please be advised, dealerships are not excited to repair volts. Just consider this when purchasing the vehicle. Volts are very expensive to repair."
It actually will jump it’s own battery with the large batteries!
Starnge, because the VOLT is capable to go up to 100 mph without issues. Some guy in British Columbia demonstrated the acceleration going up the rockie mountains.
the 2nd gen Volts are bet $13k- $20k now.
A second gen volt right now is a crazy good deal!
I am looking at the 2017 chevy Volt but now debating on the LT or Premium. Can anyone give me feedbackregarding on both trims, the leather quality and the used of a child’s car seat. Thanks
I can’t speak to the 2016 or leather volts but the 2014 I have has leather seats and they are pretty nice. The interest of the car is one of the best features. That and the fact I can do most of my driving on electric.
Can you have Auto Zone change it ( battery)
Hello Chris, I'm eye-balling a 2013 Volt Base with 44K miles...prestine condition with tinted windows already :)
Dealer is asking $12604. Would $12000 be a good or great deal or would you offer less?? Im in Portland, OR. Thanks!
If it is certified with good warranty and no accident history. I will take it.
I'm looking into buying a volt. Doesn't driving and using the gas charge the electric range?
You can charge the battery while using gas. It’s called mountain mode but it’s for driving over mountains where you will need the extra power of using the gas motor and electric motor together. Using the gas motor to charge the electric motor means the gas motor will be less efficient and use more gasoline.
He clapped to “Dog Show”!!! Lol
199.99 for battery at auto parts store. Super Simple to replace.
Play musiC loud problem solved!
I did that with my Chevrolet Volt .. but how much did you pay for your new battery ????.....and can anyone change that battery or just a dealer can do it ??? Thanks for the information
Anyone can change it but it needs to be a special AGM battery. It’s not too bad to change it yourself.
@@electricchris thanks ..I pay for my battery arround $450 dollars ....
Another question ..I do have a volt 2014 like you ....and I heard a click sound went I go really slow went I push the pedal and release the pedal ...Does your volt do the same ???
No. I don't hear a click sound when I push the pedal. Sounds like something is a little loose.
@@electricchris ... yeah I don't have any problem but you know when something bother you ...you want to fix it......
You ever listen to music? Just turn it up, that's how I solve all my car issues.