2011 Chevrolet Volt user reviews

Cons Small back seat
iPod does not pause when Nav is talking to you
Handsfree phone takes WAY too many steps to make a phone call
The white console trim and funky door trim (IMHO) tries too hard and is ugly - order the dark trim it is a lot nicer
Glove box is on April 6, 2011 by harriedtraveller  | Read full review

Cons Some of the top touch sensitive buttons are to close to the touch screen and easily touched by accident. Could use a cargo cover that pivots up when you open the hatch. on April 5, 2011 by pat2joy  | Read full review

Cons - Turning off the radio also turns off the display screen.
- Voice recognition is not as accurate as in other vehicles.
- Heat is not plentiful during 20-40 degree days
- No back window wiper on April 5, 2011 by dkmiller26  | Read full review

Cons Always feel guilty exceeding the all electric range because I know it will lower my lifetime mpg. I have experienced some visibility issues, particularly when intersecting streets are not at right angles. on April 5, 2011 by Gmvolt  | Read full review

Cons - Human factors of the center console controls are miserable.
- Lots of techie info on details of energy use not available to driver.
- Typically, long waiting list for the car--BUT, check with your dealer, because some have pre-order cancellations. on April 7, 2011 by ammPilot  | Read full review

Cons So far the only negative that I can report is that the radio turns on when I want to check the energy flow, charge data or driving and climate control efficiency. So I lower the volume. on April 5, 2011 by GlenJ49  | Read full review

Cons Expensive for a small car. on April 6, 2011 by Heineke  | Read full review

Cons Remove the lip at the back of the cargo area. Keep the rear seat belts flat against the seat backs when the seats are folded forward for easier access.

Move the cup holders forward. Use the touch screen for PRNDL.

Add a rear window wiper. on April 4, 2011 by rickl1  | Read full review

Cons I understand they had budget and time constraints. On the next generation I hope they have auto heated steering wheel like the auto heated seats (warm up/shut off) and proximity unlocking. on April 6, 2011 by scottf200  | Read full review

Cons HIGHLY POLITICIZED on December 8, 2011 by mikegtmd  | Read full review

Cons CARB/EPA rules took away some useful features (e.g. Hold Mode) avail in EU. I could use them to reduce emissions and MPG.

There are a lot of GM/EV haters who write nonsense about it, which is annoying to see. Bet a negative review or two is fake. on December 11, 2011 by dr_innovation  | Read full review

Cons Not much, a 5th seat would be nice but I would only use it maybe 5% of the time. Windows seem to fog easily making checking your blind spot a little difficult at times. Front air dam is low and scrapes all the time, but small price for extra EV range on December 11, 2011 by JouleThief  | Read full review

Cons Electric mileage range drops a bit in really cold weather, which is to be expected and isn't an issue. Would like a heated steering wheel. Eliminate the shifter use an electric 'shift' button instead, which would do the trick and give more room. on December 7, 2011 by kevmark58  | Read full review

Cons Sure could use an infant car seat in the back center. on December 7, 2011 by brawnylad  | Read full review

Cons Not many if you understand its limitations on electric range, but hey that is what the range extender ICE is for. on December 7, 2011 by Solar_dave  | Read full review

Cons There could be more battery range. Slight blind spot with the side pillars between the front and rear. on May 1, 2011 by dwyroc  | Read full review

Cons Having to answer stupid questions about fires that only happened in testing. Seeing all the negative press from the right against one of the most innovative cars to come out of Detroit, as if using gasoline is somehow patriotic. on June 19, 2012 by Volt3939  | Read full review

Cons Small rattles that wouldn't bother you in a conventional car can be annoying because it's so quiet. Chevy has to work on that one. I have a few complaints on how the infotainment system works but absolutely none with the drivetrain. on June 17, 2012 by Volt1440  | Read full review

Cons Could use more rear seat space. on January 25, 2012 by gaulfinger  | Read full review