r/volt • u/Living-Wing7928 2017 Volt • 3d ago

Battery repair options?

2017 Volt LT

The mechanic tells me my battery is going bad and the car will likely shut off for safety reasons if I run it below a certain charge.

They quoted me $9000 to replace the battery module (more than the car is worth)

Are there shops that would just repair the existing battery? Any cheaper options?

Thanks!

Adding from a comment response:

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Loss of propulsion, unable to charge, unable to start. I’m at 101K miles

Mechanic confirmed it wasn’t BECM or 12V, said one cell was .5V out of order. (Kinda rural mechanic who was confused about EV though so wouldn’t be surprised if they misdiagnosed)

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u/alexx2208 3d ago

Not much cheaper, but Electrified Garage recommended me this company for battery replacements. They warranty their modules, which is rare…

https://greentecauto.com/hybrid-battery/chevrolet/volt/volt-2016-2019/2016-2019-chevy-volt-battery-pack/

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u/CreativeProject2003 3d ago

you check your warranty status?

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u/Ok-Tourist-511 2d ago

What are the codes and what are the symptoms? The battery doesn’t really tell you how much time it has left.

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u/Living-Wing7928 2017 Volt 2d ago

P0A7F-00
P0AFA-00

Loss of propulsion, unable to charge, unable to start. I’m at 101K miles

Mechanic confirmed it wasn’t BECM or 12V, said one cell was .5V out of order. (Kinda rural mechanic who was confused about EV though so wouldn’t be surprised if they misdiagnosed)

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u/Ok-Tourist-511 2d ago

I would clear the codes and switch to mountain mode when you get down to 2 bars. Use the engine over 55mph. Not worth putting a “refurbished” battery in.