Erick Belmer

Erick Belmer

400,000 mile chevy volt

400,000 mile chevy volt

400,000 mile chevy volt

400,000 mile chevy volt

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chevy volt

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300,000 mile chevy volt

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  • @paullong1300
    @paullong130023 күн бұрын

    I’m at 148k just bought it 8mths ago. No issues. #Blessing

  • @princedlsargentiii187
    @princedlsargentiii1872 ай бұрын

    My vehicle has stop.

  • @Dogsnark
    @Dogsnark2 ай бұрын

    With that kind of mileage on the ODO, you really can’t complain too much. It would be very interesting, though, to know what caused its final demise. Best wishes for Sparkie’s recovery in Canada!

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer93502 ай бұрын

    Dealership failed to connect a coolant line which leaked daily into the electric drive motor. Every day there was a 3 foot puddle of coolant under my volt after the accident. (I hit a semi truck tire). I put the vehicle back in the shop 3 times. They couldn't find the leak. They couldn't drive it long enough to get the temperature high enough to get it to leak. Ruined a great car!!

  • @adgar912
    @adgar9123 ай бұрын

    I just bought my second Volt so now I have 2 in the garage 😂 love these cars!! One has 200k on the odometer and the newer one has 70k hoping to get up to 477k like you bud! Now go out and get you a 2019 Gen 2!!

  • @barrymoney1946
    @barrymoney19463 ай бұрын

    How do I get the engine to run while parked. Thanks Barry

  • @barrymoney1946
    @barrymoney19463 ай бұрын

    It's Barry thank you for your time I do appreciate it mine is the vauxhall ampera on 12 reg it as 97000 Barry

  • @barrymoney1946
    @barrymoney19463 ай бұрын

    Did you ever change the transmission oil. Barry

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer93503 ай бұрын

    Yep, at 150,000. The dealership tech said it was the first one they changed and the transmission oil looked great. He said it didn't need to be changed.

  • @nbagoats4819
    @nbagoats48193 ай бұрын

    400k mile on THE SAME BATTERY? Thats the question.

  • @danwat1234
    @danwat12344 ай бұрын

    Another 1.5 years or so and I should have 400K on my 2013, but mostly city miles food deliveries ever since I got it at 135K!

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer93504 ай бұрын

    Good to hear your's is still going good. I've had my 2022 bolt for 20 months now and 144,000 miles already. No issues.

  • @danwat1234
    @danwat12344 ай бұрын

    ​@@erickbelmer9350That diesel Equinox must have been good to you. Would have been interesting the reliability of that too. Most miles i've seen on a Bolt online is about 300K. battery has great longevity maybe even better than the Volt we will see. At least the battery will continue to be manufactured to some time for replacements

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer93504 ай бұрын

    @@danwat1234 I'm very happy with my Bolt! Super Cruise is the best option on it!!

  • @B-rad303
    @B-rad3035 ай бұрын

    Now i understand why they stopped Making these lol!! They last to long...

  • @billakers6082
    @billakers60825 ай бұрын

    Just dropped $6,500 on my 2014 115,000 mile Volt on AC evaporator, both front axles, motor mounts and complete fluid change. You can buy a similar used one for a thousand more but I've had this since new and never spent a penny on it till now. If I get another 100,000 out of it I'll be happy.

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer93505 ай бұрын

    Good luck. These vehicles are really expensive to repair!!

  • @billakers6082
    @billakers60825 ай бұрын

    @@erickbelmer9350 Just dropped $40,000 in repairs on my 1991 porsche 911 turbo, $6,500 is baby shit, I love my Volt more as it handles better and has saved my life more than once.

  • @Expt629
    @Expt6296 ай бұрын

    The welcome sound sounded off too.

  • @marshallbjohnson
    @marshallbjohnson6 ай бұрын

    Let’s get a real update 2024!

  • @Jason-zp4ly
    @Jason-zp4ly6 ай бұрын

    Your coolant leak is what is causing the "service high voltage system" to come on. You need to top off the antifreeze, then clear the code and it will start charging again. Problem is, once it gets low of coolant it will stop charging again and the process has to start all over. If you top off, clear code, then keep it topped off it will continue to charge.

  • @WilliamDeanPlumbing
    @WilliamDeanPlumbing6 ай бұрын

    three computer modules need replacing but replacing wheel bearings fixes computer moduel problems? What crazy wrold is this Volt living in.

  • @RoopsPhoto
    @RoopsPhoto6 ай бұрын

    No update from the new owner?

  • @angeredsmile2
    @angeredsmile29 ай бұрын

    Also do you still have this? I miss my Volt

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer93509 ай бұрын

    Nope. But it's still running in Canada. 😊

  • @angeredsmile2
    @angeredsmile29 ай бұрын

    Curious how wheel bearings will make it so you can't stop?

  • @jimmykelly2809
    @jimmykelly28099 ай бұрын

    7k in a car worth maybe 2?!

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer93509 ай бұрын

    That's why I had to sell it. 😊

  • @Rene-uz3eb
    @Rene-uz3eb10 ай бұрын

    I mean it's an amazing car isn't it to get you 400 000 miles? That's kind of what I would expect, that the engine will keep running forever because it's used as a generator, not to deliver torque through a transmission.

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer935010 ай бұрын

    Yep, and it still runs. The new owner keeps in touch. Over 500,000 miles now.

  • @Drippppppppp
    @Drippppppppp10 ай бұрын

    Do these pass e check even with not charging ?

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer93509 ай бұрын

    No e check in Ohio.

  • @Drippppppppp
    @Drippppppppp9 ай бұрын

    @@erickbelmer9350 I live in Cleveland Bud they literally invented the EPA In 1970. Because our river was on fire. . We definitely have e check your in a county that doesn't lucky for you.

  • @cars654
    @cars65410 ай бұрын

    Last accident the body shop told me they do the best they can. With unibody vehicles he said ( take a shoe box and crumple it and then try to straighten it out ). Every time I got rear ended by three different women stopped at a light the vehicle was never the same !

  • @mr.waterme5485
    @mr.waterme548510 ай бұрын

    Hey Eric ..wow!i have a 2012. Now showing service votlaic system with check engine light. No one seems to know how to fix. Before I put my volt out to pasture thought I would get your opinion. 160,000 miles.

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer935010 ай бұрын

    Will probably cost you more than it's worth if you need to take it to a dealership. Battery pack doesn't care about mileage, but it's very critical on time. After 10 years of service, some of the battery pack cells get weak and the software is unable to balance battery pack voltage which turns on service lights. Just my opinion, I'd put it out to pasture unless you can do the work yourself. 😒

  • @jamalraja9157
    @jamalraja915711 ай бұрын

    Pretty cool, I think Barack Obama had this same car. I think the styling is pretty classy so it does suit him.

  • @jeffsaxton716
    @jeffsaxton716 Жыл бұрын

    I'm happy to hear how reliable it's been. We have two of them, a 2013 with 56 K on it and a 2019 LT with 35 K. Both are running great! The conservative battery management they designed is one reason they last.

  • @lxDastanxl
    @lxDastanxl10 ай бұрын

    Supposedly they limited the battery in order to give costumers a reason to change after a few years but if you know anything about electronic devices by keeping the Lithium battery between 10% and 80% charge which is what the volt does it will keep it alive for way longer than what Chevrolet except it something that the Tesla doesn't do it only keeps the battery to go till 90% if you want to but it does goes below 10% if you allow it to reason why you most change the battery after 120k or 150k miles on a bad shape Tesla

  • @ProDigit80
    @ProDigit80 Жыл бұрын

    If you cant find the leak, it probably is a head gasket issue. It burns up the coolant.

  • @PurpleCollarLife
    @PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

    Excellent info.

  • @PurpleCollarLife
    @PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

    Inspiring!

  • @PurpleCollarLife
    @PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

    What summer tires did you run?

  • @PurpleCollarLife
    @PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

    Great update.

  • @BlaqDynomite
    @BlaqDynomite Жыл бұрын

    Sounds horrible

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer9350 Жыл бұрын

    Sorry 😞

  • @pluggedev8464
    @pluggedev8464 Жыл бұрын

    Please keep us updated on your bolt, been thinking about getting one

  • @shereeabram716
    @shereeabram716 Жыл бұрын

    Dealerships are now charging up to $200 per hour. They owe it to customers to spend what's necessary to train their mechanics. A neighbors son spent $10,000 training through a Ford apprenticeship program. The dealership where he completed his training started this recent high school graduate $30 an hour once he completed the 10 month program. More highschools should direct students to tech programs. With the advent of high tech vehicles, the days of the shade tree mechanic are past. Thank you for sharing your story. The GM headquarters might provide assistance in getting Sparkie back on the road and continuing your inspiring story.

  • @bubbaknowsstuff
    @bubbaknowsstuff Жыл бұрын

    I have a 2013 Chevy Volt with 66,000 miles at 35,000 miles I had 1 of the 3 battery cells replaced by the factory at 66,000 miles the other 2 cells went bad. Chevrolet discontinued the 3 cell battery requiring Volt owners to replace the 3 cell with a single cell battery at a cost of $20,000 not including installation. A 2013 with 66,000 miles will retail for around $13,000 basically making a 2013 Volt worthless. No one would pay over $ 20,000 to put a battery in a $13,000 car. Chevrolet basically told me it's your junk not our be problem.

  • @Ladyfish2275
    @Ladyfish2275 Жыл бұрын

    How is your Volt doing as of 1/2023

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer9350 Жыл бұрын

    The guy that owns it in Canada says its still driving. Just over 515,000 miles

  • @Ladyfish2275
    @Ladyfish2275 Жыл бұрын

    @@erickbelmer9350 WOW!!!! Mine is at 227,000 miles it is still running but they say I need a new battery. I don't think so; I am looking for someone who can give me some pointers on fixing what I think is a simple issue.

  • @fabianboesch96
    @fabianboesch96 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Erick do you still have your volt I only got like 85k miles on it never had any issues insane to see you reached 400k with it😳

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer9350 Жыл бұрын

    I sold it to a guy in Canada. He has over 500,000 miles on it now.

  • @fabianboesch96
    @fabianboesch96 Жыл бұрын

    @@erickbelmer9350 thx for the answer insane

  • @besamjohn
    @besamjohn Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating series here, congrats on SO MANY MILES! Did you always run premium fuel or regular?

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer9350 Жыл бұрын

    Regular

  • @bmw803
    @bmw8037 ай бұрын

    ​@erickbelmer9350 and you haven't destroyed the engine? That car is designed to use premium. I use premium. It's only 2 to 3 bucks more for a complete fill up.

  • @zyzzyva303
    @zyzzyva303 Жыл бұрын

    Erick, what did you replace it with?

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer9350 Жыл бұрын

    A diesel equinox for 3 years. 4 months ago I got a new 2022 bolt euv. Has 34,647 on it already! I really like it. Takes planning with my 140 mile one way commute.

  • @zyzzyva303
    @zyzzyva303 Жыл бұрын

    @@erickbelmer9350 Nice. Hope you enjoy the Bolt. I just bought a 2013 Volt in December.

  • @portagepete1
    @portagepete1 Жыл бұрын

    You should take it back to the people that fixed it and get those leaks fixed. The aluminum is thinner and much more fragile than other radiators so you have to use cardboard around them when installing.

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer9350 Жыл бұрын

    Was out of the 12 month 12,000 mile warranty when I realized what was happening. I drive 7,700 miles per month and didn't catch this soon enough. Absolutely my fault for not paying attention. I have a tough work schedule and the car was so trouble free until I missed this problem. Only had a month and a half to go back on them.

  • @AbdiMohamed-by1xz
    @AbdiMohamed-by1xz Жыл бұрын

    What’s the mile range?

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer9350 Жыл бұрын

    32-34 in the summer. Only 17 miles in winter.

  • @wojtekmatus6058
    @wojtekmatus6058 Жыл бұрын

    I took my 2012 volt on a trip of 2200 km from Edmonton to Las Vegas, all kilometres with the engine light on, the “ service high voltage battery” code. The car drove like a regular gas car with low fuel consumption of 6.3l/100 km. Car gave me no issues of any kind even with temperature of 115 F / 46 C in Vegas. Drove to Grand Canyon and back to Edmonton, all in 10 days and 6000km total mileage. This just proves how well made this car is, a true plug in hybrid. Even if not in electric mode it performs just fine. Drove like that for last 20,000km. Planning to fix it eventually, currently have 148000km on it. Just love my Volt!!!

  • @marilynbennett9868
    @marilynbennett9868 Жыл бұрын

    We bought a 2017 Volt in 2020 with about 32,000 miles on it. We drove out to the desert on a cool April day. My husband drove the car at almost 80 mph on the empty road. We stopped for a restroom break. When I got out of the car, it was still running. I realize now that it was due to the operating temperature. We were using the gas engine. It had gotten to 255! I've read on forums that 225 is alright for the Volt. Do you have any experience with understanding high temperatures? I'm paranoid now. We mostly drive electric and I rarely need to buy gas (went 5 months once.) Thanks.

  • @anthonyshermer6855
    @anthonyshermer6855 Жыл бұрын

    11/28/2022- Thanks to you and your videos. I drive a 150mi (to work and back) commute daily. I get reimbursed mileage for all but 50 miles. About $1200 a month. I take possession of a 2017 Volt Premier with 50k miles on 11/28. My loan is for six l o n g years. This thing will be twelve with about 250k miles on it. I prey I can get the mileage you have. Using my reimbursement, I can easily make the payment, fuel bill, insurance…and even put money away for it’s eventual replacement. Hopefully the battery will hold out that long. After stating all this, my current daily driver is a 2002 Chevy Avalanche with 180k miles that averages 14mpg or less $800 or more in fuel, every month. Let’s not to forget it’s maintenance bills, oil changes, brakes, etc. My 2003 VW Passat 1.4T with 240k miles needs to retire. Embarrassing to drive anymore. This is a no-brain, right?

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer9350 Жыл бұрын

    Yep! You should do well with the volt with these circumstances. I level 2 charged 3 time every day 7 days a week. My commute was only 115 one way but 7 days a week. No real issues until I wrecked it at 360,000 miles. After they tried to put it back together it was never the same. Other than that, it was a Wonderful Vehicle!!!

  • @fakenewselon7759
    @fakenewselon7759 Жыл бұрын

    108k on mine, oil changes only

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer9350 Жыл бұрын

    Keep driving! 😊

  • @milestone_achiever4634
    @milestone_achiever4634 Жыл бұрын

    Where on earth you were driving to put that many miles on in only a few years?????

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer9350 Жыл бұрын

    GM LORDSTOWN PLANT 7 days a week operation 115 miles one way with a 10-12hour shift. Racks up miles fast. I currently have a Bolt EUV. Only 4 months old and 30k on it already. 135 miles one way 7 days a week. EV's are Wonderful!!

  • @milestone_achiever4634
    @milestone_achiever4634 Жыл бұрын

    My advice..........trade it and get a 2016 volt. That's the redesigned model

  • @milestone_achiever4634
    @milestone_achiever4634 Жыл бұрын

    Truck tire is no joke. This is the main reason why these newer semi trucks are using the single fat tires

  • @milestone_achiever4634
    @milestone_achiever4634 Жыл бұрын

    GM put alot of time into the research and development of this. Since they realize cross overs are selling so much, they stopped making the Volt because of this. So hopefully the Bolt and Bolt EUV can inherit all the greatness the first Volt gave us.

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer9350 Жыл бұрын

    I currently have a Bolt EUV! Have it 4 months now. 30k miles already!

  • @j23araluce
    @j23araluce Жыл бұрын

    What's your miles per gallon just using it as a gas car?

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer9350 Жыл бұрын

    42 mpg

  • @j23araluce
    @j23araluce Жыл бұрын

    @@erickbelmer9350 this video was a while back, do you still use the vehicle?? Thanks :)

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer9350 Жыл бұрын

    @@j23araluce nope sold it after motor failure due to car wreck.

  • @theberrybest
    @theberrybest Жыл бұрын

    I just went through the service high voltage charging system after 40,000 miles.

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer9350 Жыл бұрын

    Hope you're dealership can keep it from popping up later. Mine did this 9 times before I gave up and just used it as a gas car. $250 for each time it happened. Happened more when the battery got older.

  • @noorfaris6348
    @noorfaris63487 ай бұрын

    ⁠@@erickbelmer9350I have the same error currently at the dealership to get it cleared, you said you can drive as a gas only car. Is it possible? I thought you need the electric charge to keep it going, I own a 2012 chevy volt

  • @jeff824
    @jeff824 Жыл бұрын

    There is ONE for sale in Portland, and I live about 30 min away. I seriously like it, and would be down there but I have to do something all day today. I think it will be sold by then.

  • @scottwiater2699
    @scottwiater2699 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Eric,there is a 2012 Volt with over 200000 miles,$4800.00,should I buy it? Thanks

  • @erickbelmer9350
    @erickbelmer9350 Жыл бұрын

    Nope! Old battery pack doesn't like time. Battery will or is considerably weaker by now.

  • @scottwiater2699
    @scottwiater2699 Жыл бұрын

    @@erickbelmer9350 Thanks