2011 Chevrolet Volt Steering Problems

Your Volt has been experiencing sudden engine shutoffs without warning while driving, creating a serious safety hazard. On January 18th, after driving 129 miles throughout the day, the car lost power steering, acceleration, and heat before the engines cut off completely while parked; after replacing the 12V battery it started fine, but then shut down again on January 20th while accelerating on a main road with no warning lights. You're also seeing persistent dash warnings for "Service High Voltage Charging System" and "Service Airbag," plus a check engine light that have been on since you bought the car in October, and the car won't charge when plugged in (though it charges while driving). A full diagnostic of the high voltage charging system, 12V electrical system, and engine control computer is needed to identify what's causing the unexpected shutdowns.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET VOLT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MERGE ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, HE DROVE OVER THE RUMBLE STRIPS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND THE POWER STEERING TO STOP WORKING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY HARD TO MANEUVER AND THE CHECK POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000.

THE REAR END OF THIS CAR FEELS AS IF IT IS SLIPPING OUT WHEN YOU ENTER A CURVE AT 60 TO 65 MPH. GM CALLS IT SENSITIVE STEERING BUT I CALL IT SCARY AND UNSAFE. *TR