I've noticed a lot of replacement part availability issues being discussed here on the forums over the last couple of years, and it got me wondering about the "manufacturers must supply parts for 10 years" federal law and how it might apply to the Volt. Since the 1st gen last model year is 2015, Chevrolet may simply double down on their abandonment of the platform by not making any new parts once they are no longer legally required to do so in a few years' time. The market is small enough that it's unlikely aftermarket will fill the void. This makes the battery replacement risk/reward even riskier, IMO.
Personally, I'm going to drive my 2013 (which only has 87K on it currently) with only basic maintenance until something expensive goes, at which time I'll sell it for whatever I can get for it. I'll do the MM workaround as soon as I see the battery voltages predicting an imminent PPR message. As has been discussed extensively on the site, the Volt is a unique car and it's a shame so many will be off the road long before most of the vehicle components are worn out.
Personally, I'm going to drive my 2013 (which only has 87K on it currently) with only basic maintenance until something expensive goes, at which time I'll sell it for whatever I can get for it. I'll do the MM workaround as soon as I see the battery voltages predicting an imminent PPR message. As has been discussed extensively on the site, the Volt is a unique car and it's a shame so many will be off the road long before most of the vehicle components are worn out.
