Chevrolet
Chevrolet hybrid and electric car service and repairs
Chevrolet no longer officially sells cars in Europe, but plenty of Volts and Bolts imported from the US are on our roads. We also know their European twins, the Opel Ampera and Ampera-e, which share the same technology.
Why take your Chevrolet to a specialist
Electrified Chevrolet cars aren’t repaired like a petrol car. Without the right equipment and high-voltage experience, the diagnosis stays half done.
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Bolt: batteries replaced under recall
General Motors recalled practically every Bolt built up to 2022 for LG cells that, because of two manufacturing defects, could short circuit. The fix was a battery replacement. On a car imported from the US, we check whether the recall was done.
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Volt: an electric car with an on-board generator
The Volt drives on electric power as far as the battery allows, then the petrol engine starts mainly as a generator. The battery is liquid-cooled, so we also check its cooling circuit.
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Diagnostics across the whole electrified system
We read the codes from every control unit involved and measure the battery, inverter and charging. We separate a weak module from a flat 12 V battery, a connector or a software fault.
We test first, then suggest
What we do on Chevrolet hybrids and EVs
We handle the systems we see most often on electrified cars, from the high-voltage battery to charging, brakes and maintenance.
Many Chevrolet owners come to us after the range dropped, after a dashboard message or after a quote for a new battery. We test first and tell you what we confirmed.
- High-voltage battery diagnostics
- Testing every module and the battery’s condition
- The charging system, where relevant
- The 12 V battery and the DC-DC converter
- Regenerative and friction braking
- Battery and inverter cooling
- Maintenance: filters, fluids, tyres
- Software, where we have access for the make
Chevrolet models we see often
Every model has its weak points. Here is what we know about the most common ones:
Range-extended plug-in
Chevrolet Volt / Opel Ampera
We test the battery, check its liquid cooling and how the petrol engine cuts in.
Electric
Chevrolet Bolt / Opel Ampera-e
We check the battery recall first, then the battery’s condition and charging.
US import
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On imports we also check charging from European sockets and the repair history, which is often missing.
When to bring your Chevrolet in
It makes sense when range drops, charging fails, a warning message appears or another garage lacks the equipment for the electrified side.
Warning light or reduced power
The system is protecting itself. We check the battery, inverter and signals before any expensive part.
Less and less electric range
Battery wear, a weak module or a cooling problem reduces range. The test shows the cause.
Charging from the socket fails
The cause can be the cable, the port, the on-board charger or the station. We separate them by testing, not by replacing parts in turn.
The 12 V battery keeps going flat
Electrified cars charge the 12 V battery from the main battery, through the DC-DC converter. If it keeps going flat, we check the converter, not just the battery.
Frequently asked questions about Chevrolet hybrids and EVs
Do you work on Chevrolet hybrids and electric cars?+
Yes, on the common electrified Chevrolet models. When you book, we confirm from the VIN what we can do on your car.
Can you check the battery’s condition?+
Yes. We test the battery before any replacement quote and tell you what we found and what options you have.
Is it cheaper than a dealer?+
Often, yes, because we repair only what is faulty rather than replacing whole assemblies. If the car is still under the manufacturer’s warranty or has an open recall, we tell you to go to a dealer first, where the fix is free.
How long does it take?+
It varies from case to case: it depends on the model, the fault and the parts. We give you an estimate after talking through the symptoms or after the diagnosis.
Find out what is wrong with your Chevrolet
Book a check. We tell you the cause and whether the next step is the battery, the charging or maintenance.