2012 Chevy Volt 12 Volt Battery Replacement

[@SamPhappalapa]

Just finished changing my battery thanks to this fantastic video. Make sure you have a 10 mm deep socket for the cover removal. And make sure the key fob is nearby when you reconnect the terminals or your car alarm will go off.

[@davecustance8389]

Thank you so much for this!! I've replaced a lot of batteries but none of them required this much work. Had I not watched your video I would have been overwhelmed! The only problem I had is that I removed the battery and took it to the auto parts store to make sure I got the correct replacement. I closed the hatch and when I came back I could not open the hatch and had to replace the battery from the back seat!

[@axeldejesus2060]

Hello Nicholas. Thank you so much for posting this video. I was apprehensive to change my battery since these cars are not or the same as the rest. With your help, I was able to change my battery and everything is back to normal. I also was able to find a 20% discount coupon for Advance Auto Parts which was great since this battery is $199.00 Thanks again!!!

[@braunaaron]

thanks! this was enormously helpful. for anyone else with a dead battery trying to open the hatchback - there's a small square plastic cover on the inside near the locking mechanism. pop that off with a screwdriver and insert a wide screwdriver (or in my case, a kitchen butterknife) into the small, square shaped metal recess just inside the opening and turn. should pop right open.

[@optionsgoat9432]

I successfully changed the 12v battery in my 2015 Volt today after watching this video. Thanks Nicholas!

[@dks13827]

What was the cost ? Where to buy at a good price ? thanks

[@v1800e]

Thanks for the great video. Used it this morning to replace the original 12 volt in our 2012. The dealership wanted crazy money to install it for us, but it was a snap!

[@atx8ryan]

Excellent video. 1st battery I've ever changed. Good cam. angles and narration. Really appreciated the info. about waiting 20 min. until starting after changing the battery.

[@bryanblakley6327]

Thanx so much for the instruction. I gotta say everything that happens to you (drop the nut, put the cover on and it’s a quarter inch over, pop off the tab when trying to open the positive) are just the same things that happen to me Whalen I try these things. Appreciate you sharing!

[@Suki272]

Thank you. We needed this to change the battery on our 2013 Volt.

[@davepektas2062]

Thank you for your video! I just changed my 2014 battery. Fortunately, it died in my carport, not when I was out somewhere.

[@joshuacurtiss]

Great video, thanks. Helped me replace the 12V battery on my 2012 Volt with confidence. My positive terminal was a lot more stubborn than yours coming out.

[@pa16146458]

Thanks for posting , it made replacing my battery on my 2012 Volt easier.

[@franklinnilknarf]

thanks for the video. A few things that should not be done one you never ever hammer on a battery.If the battery clamp was not going on to the battery simply use a flat screw driver to gently open it.The attention to keeping the ground from touching anything was not needed it. the only thing the negative battery cable can not touch is the positive. I would recommend a little more care with the positive it should not touch anything.

[@-8_8-]

Empower yourself, well said. and also the sound of the volt turning off is terrifying when driving in a volt at over 70 mph.

[@BryceLovesTech]

I just want to say thank you for making this video I just use it to replace the battery on my 2013

[@KTPurdy]

Well done. Thanks for recording.

[@zeer0h]

Suuuuuuper helpful!! Thank you very much for your great filming and commentary!!

[@sylvainarbour5162]

Thanks a lot for this video, it helped me doing the same thing.

[@-8_8-]

Thanks for the heads up about the systems check. Also a little perturbed by that smaller battery.

[@tomrib750]

Great video man, appreciate it. Greetings from holland

[@anilbhandari4706]

I think bending a fuseable link is not a good thing. It could cause it not to work properly. From the video it looks like you can loosen the nut on the other (right) side of the primary fuseable link, align the link as necessary, and then retighten nut. The video was very helpful. Thanks!

[@davidcody9937]

Thanks for the tutorial!

[@conandoe2]

Thank you for posting this video!

[@FinnishArmy]

Changing my 8 year old AGM battery today. Haven't had any noticeable issues, but seems like a good time to replace it before I get stuck somewhere during my DoorDashing where I constantly turn the car on and off.

[@patrickslattery5805]

About to change mine. DID YOU REMEMBER TO PLUG IN THE VENT HOSE ON THE NEW BATTERY? I may have missed that or you may have.

[@n9wox]

The negative battery cable is already grounded to the body of the car. No need to electrically isolate it from touching the body.

[@SteveReel]

Thanks for the video... the same thing just happened to me. Volt wouldn't start, giving all kinds of weird messages including "wait to shift". I bought the replacement Autocraft H5. My positive fuse assembly was doing the same thing, not quite going all of the way in. There is a pin on the underside of the fuse assembly that lines up with one of the two holes on the battery. Instead of sliding the whole fuse box back on, put the fuse assembly back on from above, lining up that pin to the hole. then it just snaps on.

[@wojtekmatus6058]

Hi, I’ve noticed that you did not disconnect the orange battery cap under the storage box between the front seats, which is likely the disconnect for the main 360 V battery, is that not necessary to complete replacement of the 12V battery? Thx

[@dereksudol8384]

Hi Nicholas, thanks for the video! Unfortunately, I think I've had an unfortunate side effect from swapping the battery. Every time I turn on the car the clock resets to midnight and the GPS is completely wrong. I wouldn't mind that much, but when I took it in to smog it returns a "not ready" when performing the emission self checks. I feel like this is related to the clock resetting and swapping out the battery. I've checked many of the fuses and they all seem okay. Do you or anyone else here have advice or experience here? Thanks!

[@joshuacurtiss]

My battery died this week and *beforehand* I already experienced the clock and GPS issue. Let me know if you ever got resolution on that.

[@lindawitt4661]

We had the "Not Ready" emmisions issue after replacing the 12 volt. Research shows that you need to drive it . . . lord I'm trying to recall, I think at least 50 miles for the stsem to record enough data before taking it in.

[@ale.selenac510]

My volt just stopped working it said engine not available and will not drive! Do you think I need to replace the battery??

[@LeAdri1du40]

The cover clips from the top, there is some pins+sliding guides you can clearly see on the battery, no use in trying to push from the side no way it can go in

[@KTPurdy]

Red. I wanted a read Volt, but they are hard to find. It's a great color.

[@natshain7746]

Thank you for the well made video. I have one question : When you changed this battery did you lose your favorite radio stations on the radio, or lost the address book on your GPS?

[@AOG_ETH]

Can you buy a cheaper one anywhere maybe refurbished.

[@lynntatro7374]

Did you install the battery vent tube?

[@nicholasbrown7394]

Lynn Tatro No I don’t believe we did. This was just an easy switch-out

[@briand9754]

Battery vent tube connects towards the negative side of the battery. There will be a hole for placing the existing vent tube. Very important to vent gases outside of the car.

[@georgemartin1436]

My symptoms: with plenty of gas got the engine light and the message "Engine not available, Service Soon" on the DIC....

[@stivefrechette1417]

C'est moi ou c'est la premières fois que tu change une batterie ?... ca prend 5 min sans expérience et tu as réussi a faire un vidéo de 17 min wow.. bravo pour le le doc tape

[@shamilton6328]

Lol felt the disappointment in the heart when the bolt fell.

[@thomaspowell3739]

How long will a battery last on one of these cars?

[@MRMAXTHEMAC]

About 5-7 years. I have a 2013, and my battery is just starting to show signs of failure.

[@mick776gold]

I have a 2011, and just now (2020) I am replacing the battery that looks factory. But the car is usually plugged in, guessing that helps.

[@HowToDoitright]

how do you know if the battery was bad? in these cars it hard to tell...

[@nicholasbrown7394]

When the battery is bad, the battery is either using a lot of power all at once or is not filling up completely.

[@GiveHimGlory89]

@@nicholasbrown7394 whats a replacement cost on these batteries? cause a leaf is 5k. I read 400 from another comment is that accurate?

[@GiveHimGlory89]

@@nicholasbrown7394 I subscribed to your channel btw

[@angeredsmile2]

@@GiveHimGlory89 he's only replacing the 12-volt battery not the main battery in the vehicle. The12volt is for accessories and such.

[@mick776gold]

If the small 12v battery is bad, like in this video, then the car will not start, even if the big battery has charge. Press start button, nothing happens, screen is black. Remote may not unlock the doors. Could not be more obvious. The other comments are for the big battery, not discussed in this video.

[@1uheepwizard]

Why do you have to wait 20 minutes?

[@VideoNash]

[@johnmillerolympicheightshs4312]

I may have to bite the bullet and take it to the dealer. I don't like the fit of that new battery.

[@Lobo243]

I pay $400 at the dealership 🤔

[@thomaspowell3739]

But at least if anything went wrong ? You where covered , as the dealership remains liable, for any issues caused by the fitment of the battery

[@carsandbeatzofficial7545]

How much I'd the battery itself?

[@Lobo243]

@@carsandbeatzofficial7545 I don't know but they need to reset something in the computer...I think is better do the job with them...I have lifetime warranty 😉👍