Volt I Europe · 2011–2015

Chevrolet Volt Range Extender Volt I Europe · 151 hp (2011 to 2015)

The Chevrolet Volt Range Extender of the Volt I Europe generation uses the GM Voltec 1.4 plug-in hybrid engine with 151 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Plug-in hybrid
Power
151 PS / 111 kW
Displacement
1 398 cm³
Cylinders
4
Engine code
GM Voltec 1.4
Period covered
2011–2015
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Automatic · speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

151 hp (111 kW), front-wheel drive, None-speed automatic. Built from 2011 to 2015. Plug-in hybrid: the high-voltage battery charges from a socket; have the high-voltage system checked only by a qualified workshop.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the only plug-in hybrid version of this generation. The GM Voltec 1.4 engine is also fitted to: Opel Ampera (Ampera).

AutoKarnet advice

Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

15 000 km

12 months

GM dexos1 / dexos2 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Chevrolet Volt Range Extender Volt I Europe?

The GM Voltec 1.4 plug-in hybrid engine (1 398 cc), 151 hp (111 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Chevrolet Volt Range Extender?

A GM dexos1 / dexos2-approved oil suited to the GM Voltec 1.4 engine.

AutoKarnet advice

Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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