Is This The DUMBEST Car Problem Of All TIME? EV Issues Already

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I bought my 2017 Chevy Volt Premier a week ago to save money on gas, but it already has a problem. Every time I stop or slow down the parking sensors turn on and the car starts beeping. It always thinks I'm about to hit something even though there is nothing close to the car. Today we're going to fix that, detail the car so it's ready for daily duty. Then finish a bunch of other projects in the shop.
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@SHOdown13 2 года назад

To cover up those holes from the license plate, get some flat top Christmas tree pins, paint them with some touch up paint and then install them. Yes they'll appear bigger than the holes, but will be less obnoxious. Almost look like sensor array.

@frankwolf389 2 года назад

I like your idea!

@davidgray5583 2 года назад

Spendy but a company called , for real, bumper plugs, sells just this. They are painted to match with correct auto paint and look about as good as you can with a hole in the bumper.

@DavidBugea 2 года назад

Exactly. That’s what I did on my Flex for less than a few bucks, at Lowes. My Flex is black, but if it bothered me that much I’d hit it with touchup paint for less than Bumper Plugs charges.

@robertwhall 2 года назад

Just replace the Carmax plate and put on something else. My Jeep didn’t have a front bracket when I bought it Arizona (one plate state), had to get a bracket and front plate when I moved to Ohio ( 2 plate state). Ohio is now a one plate state. Too much trouble to remove the bracket and fill the holes.

@jockosboy17 2 года назад

$30 for a pair of color matched plugs isn’t that bad.

@MoBigAl 2 года назад

I would like to see a video on nothing but updates to the shop. The new wall sheeting, the loft, etc etc

@genric_sloth971 2 года назад

I think the loft is on hold with metal prices

@terrylessmann2274 2 года назад

Don't throw the plate bracket away. When you sell, the next owner may need it.

@baldisaerodynamic9692 2 года назад

or the next owner can spend $25 bucks and buy one LOL.

@brewergamer 2 года назад

Wish I could find a Volt in stock. Chevy should never have discontinued them, they're in such high demand I feel the business decision was foolish.

@longjohn77 2 года назад

typical gm, when they finally have the issues ironed out they pull the plug.

@isaacfalvey 2 года назад

They weren't selling. Gas was cheap and everyone was buying SUVs. Different story now.

@tubemoog 2 года назад

I own 2 Tesla's......I bought a Volt in 2014 - I still use it.....drive it to work,,,,,,short commute - can charge it at home (120 volt).....it's paid off and insurance on it is cheap......GM really f'd up when discontinued these cars

@fitybux4664 Год назад

I think people should stop selling them for low ball prices. 😁 I wouldn't let my Volt go for anything less than twice blue book. 🤗

@A1Bokeh Год назад

@From the studio do you still drive it?

@targetglen 2 года назад

Here in France, number-plates have to be riveted by law, to stop the ungodly from unscrewing plates and avoiding the law by using false ones.

@lancairw867 2 года назад

Yep. I went through a auto car wash. It bent my front plate on my Acura. I had the same sensor issues 😄. Bent back and all good.

@stresspresso 2 года назад

The left over holes from the plate form a V. How's about 3D printing that lightning bolt V from the volt logo and putting it on the bumper?

@kerrylewis2581 2 года назад

The volt looks sharp. I wish they could make a hybrid with a larger battery range. Seventy-five miles would be perfect for me.

@kennethellison9713 2 года назад

The Bolt is your answer. 255-mile range, but it looks like hell. I love my Volt and just wish the put the Bolt technology in that instead of discontinuing it.

@mlindholm 2 года назад

@@kennethellison9713 that's an electric, no gas engine. Not the same.

@moniack 2 года назад

A guy at work has getting a bit over 70 miles in his gen 2. The best I could do in a '13 gen 1 was about 49 miles. That was totalled and a Bolt replaced it.

@chrisw443 2 года назад

can you plug it in anywhere for two or three hours during the day? if so, you'll easily get that outta the volt.

@toddbenfield6546 2 года назад

I’m getting 70 ish miles a charge on my 18 Volt👍mostly city/50 mph under driving!

@brianchute8517 2 года назад

Bravo JR upgrading to a Gen 2 Volt. I too had a Gen 1 and now a 2016 Gen 2 same gray tone as yours. Super car for the money. 43mpg gas and 53 miles on electric alone at 78k miles. PS check cabin filter...dealers don't typically do them.

@ericcindycrowder7482 2 года назад

At a minimum change the oil every two years, regardless of the miles on the ICE or the oil service % display. I change my oil once a year on my gen1 volt, regardless of the miles on the oil. Also gen2 Volts like yours are DI only with no port injection so you may need intake valve cleaning even with low ICE usage. Also the water cooled EGR is problematic. The biggest issue with the gen2 is the BMC going bad from some kind of defect. Good luck

@Nebula1701 2 года назад

BECM.

@EthanDenny 2 года назад

So happy the cartrek Audi is finally getting fixed! Also love the volt content! I’ve never been a Chevy guy or a hybrid guy but that seems pretty dope

@teddystoner8288 2 года назад

My 2017 volt was the worst car I've ever owned. 13 check engine lights. 5 strandings. Chevy replaced the big battery at 8000 miles but the strandings started at 25000 miles. Luckily I leased. Never again will I buy a Chevrolet

@markfll 2 года назад

My 2018 Chevy Volt Premier with ACC , only has 9500 miles, bought new. I do love the car, but has issues. I've had the notorious shift to park problem fixed and had to fight with GM for reimbursement for the repair. Within 2 years, my brake booster failed and had to be replaced under warranty. One month after the 3 year warranty, the brake booster failed again. I had to fight with the dealer and GM to get help due to the warranty expiring the month before. After a couple months, they agreed to fix it again if I paid an additional 600. Had it repaired again and as I left the dealership, the break booster started making the same rapping noise. I immediately brought my Volt back to the dealer 10 minutes later. They called GM and told me this is a characteristic of the car and could not help me any more. I'll never be able to sell this car with this issue... With only 9500 miles.

@esiebert7625 2 года назад

My Cadillac SRX is the same way, was going to remove the big ugly mount but since its riveted it leaves those ugly holes. I ended up just leaving it and buying a custom printed state plate on Amazon.

@baham9217 2 года назад

I've watched you ceramic coat a few cars with the Armor King. I decided to get some today and you were correct. Your code saved me $25 off the retail price. I use Torque Detail on my 2020 Camaro SS, so I'm looking forward to trying this on your recommendation. (As an aside, I just ordered a 2023 Bolt EUV, so I will save the Armor King for it since it will be my new daily driver. Also, seeing your Volt shows me all the EV technology that GM passed along to the Bolt. If you'd like, I'll keep you posted on my Bolt once I get it.) Thanks for the discount! Keep up the great content! 👍🏻

@100PercentJake 2 года назад

That bearing tool is BONKERS

@brettchevy1870 Год назад

I came upon your channel when researching the Volt. My father-in-law had one before he passed, and they've always intrigued me. I'm looking to buy a used/new car now and I'm looking at 2017-2019 Volts or a new Honda Civic. I know they are wildly different cars but I'm still having trouble deciding to go in on a used Volt. Here is the problem for me. From just a cost savings perspective I'm not seeing the math work out when it comes to the potential gas savings v. the potential cost of a new EV battery. The concern I keep coming back to is most used Volts have anywhere from 30k to 80k miles from what I've seen out there. If the battery warranty is up or close to up, then I'm on the hook for a new battery if it were to go out. Searching stories on those I see price tags near $30k. So, given that let's say I'm all in for $55k after a new battery. If I spent $200/month on fuel I'd break even in about 23 years. I have other reasons for liking the Volt but I just can't get my head around the potential cost of the battery replacement. Have you thought about the battery replacement? I'm sure you have the skills to replace it yourself and maybe even rebuild a bad one with fresh cells but that's no easy task if you're not a mechanic with some decent EV skills. I appreciate your videos and I'll keep watching to see how your car does for you.

@bearing_aficionado 2 года назад

As a bearing aficionado, I love me some bearing videos. Hey JR, you wouldn't have to worry about taking our bearings apart. Ours are sealed and you just throw the whole thing away and put all new one fully assembled on and be done with it.

@ABQSentinel 2 года назад

I hate all of that crap the dealerships put on a car. I just bought a brand new vehicle, not from the dealership lot but ordered from the factory. It had 1 mile on it when I got it, and they still took the time to put their stickers on my car. I should have made them remove it, but 5 minutes with the heat gun and the job was done.

@baldisaerodynamic9692 2 года назад

i told my dealer to take their crap off. they asked me why i said you didnt give me a discount to advertise for you. they took their crap off of it.

@ABQSentinel 2 года назад

@@baldisaerodynamic9692 Yeah, that's exactly my line of reasoning--I'm not being paid to advertise for them.

@AgtWashingtub 2 года назад

I agree with your beeping analysis. Iseems the plate was causing it, and it was certainly close enough to set off the beeping.

@VanisleNSX 2 года назад

I just ceramic coated my Tesla with the Avalon King today!

@aaronkoch3273 2 года назад

As a fellow gen2 owner, HIGHLY recommend removing the rear "Volt" lettering. It's a PITA to clean around and will come right off. (just a sticker)

@fitybux4664 Год назад

If it comes off, you can always grab a new one off of eBay and use some decal glue to reattach. Decals tend to come off when you use a mechanical car wash. And I think the channel owner is smarter than that. 😁

@TheBarberShopScott 2 года назад

Lots of work done in a single day! Love to see it!

@kerrylewis2581 2 года назад

I almost did not recognize you without your sunglasses. You two are a great addition to John's channel.

@AgtWashingtub 2 года назад

@@kerrylewis2581 I read your comment and still didnt realize that was Scott.

@TheBarberShopScott 2 года назад

@@kerrylewis2581 haha well I will make sure to keep em on in the future. Was out riding a motorcycle and set them down when I took off my helmet and forgot to put them back on 🤣

@watts300 2 года назад

Cars look so much better without a front plate. I live in a front plate state, but some how have never had any problems without them.

@Tim28345 6 месяцев назад

That Carmax tag would've found a trash can before I even pulled off their lot..

@31dknight 2 года назад

Another great video from JR. Thanks

@user-sf5ri6zv7b 8 месяцев назад

Hi, do you have any good advice for those looking to buy a Chevrolet Volt Premier? I have not purchased any used cars in the US and I need to familiarize myself with the Chevrolet Volt Premier

@jritechnology 2 года назад

Amazing the things you remember when you were a kid. You said the part number for the OEM tools kit and that was the first 5 numbers of my telephone number as a kid growing up in SoCal. 37342 (16). This has no "bearing" on the video really, was just something funny my head went to when I heard that part number. I'm glad to see the S4 getting some love! My poor A4 still makes that bearing noise in the left rear that is warning me it has started to be a problem. I probably have 5k miles...10k maybe if I baby it (which I do) but I will be trying to find that OEM tools kit to rent when I'm ready to change them out.

@Prosim757 2 года назад

I have a basic 2018 gen2 volt, looks identical to yours. Bought it off of Vroom. A taxicab crinkled and scratched the passenger side. I have never heard of ceramic coating, so once I get the damage fixed, I will absolutely look into the coating! It only has 21k miles on it and I need to daily drive it for the next decade or so. I only use the ICE for out of state drives, which are maybe twice a year. It is already telling me to change the oil, but maybe I can do that just once a year at safety inspection time.

@seanwieland9763 2 года назад

That new Milwaukee DA 🔥🔥🔥

@TheBarberShopScott 2 года назад

It's absolutely amazing!

@DriverGuy23 2 года назад

My Porsche did that once in a while, randomly at stoplights. Turns out it was a issue with the PPF film on the front bumper. I removed the film from the parking sensors circles and that solved the issue.

@filjohn81 2 года назад

When is the wash bay going to be completed?

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 2 года назад

Yep this was a known issue with the Volt and the parking sensors. Had to replace mine but I hit a curb that caused my problem.

@insaneiaq 2 года назад

First time seeing Scott without the signature shades on his head during the polishing. Wasn’t sure it was the same guy.

@NathanRyan. 2 года назад

with my gen 1 (storm trooper edition 2012) i maybe use $10 of gas a month, I bought it during the pandemic and it was perfect timing, i love it

@solontan7821 2 года назад

The volt is nice daily. I would change the oil every 1- 2 years, if you don't use the ice engine still change in case the engine kicks in.

@YTAlnyc 2 года назад

Parking sensors are stupid and useless. Especially when you have a camera which is useful. Anyone who drives a little can visually estimate better than parking sensors

@toolzshed 2 года назад

Danggg it looks so sweet with the Avalon treatment 🤘🏽🔥

@techguy3424 2 года назад

Just acquired a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L. It is the ultimate family hauler as far as I'm concerned, I affectionately refer to it as the battle wagon.

@theEagleBeagle 2 года назад

gotta love that sweet, forbidden chrome 5 hour energy

@fitybux4664 Год назад

Tide pod's cousin.

@ianjay5301 2 года назад

Ceramic looks nice. The Gen 1 Volt has a recommended replacement of the cooling system fluids every five years. Does this apply to Gen 2? While my 2012 has been almost maintenance free, ignoring the cooling system is something that you may regret not doing if you keep the car.

@bobstroud9118 2 года назад

Can you still get press in buttons that are color matched for your plate bracket holes ? N.E.OH Bob

@richardfarmer6570 2 года назад

Volt is looking good. I am pretty sure you apply ceramic coating, not install it. I'm curious if the Aztek is ever going away?

@Scotty_in_Ohio 2 года назад

Thumbs up for the liner panels going up - the walls were really letting the shop down (IMO) - now if you acquire a WORKBENCH I'd be so so happy ;-) And again I'm not really a Chevy fan but that Volt is a great car for a short commute...

@MrWoodyBalto 2 года назад

I have a White CTS Coupe and the 4 holes in the bumper drive me crazy! I even have them filled with painted plugs.

@billstreber5194 2 года назад

Same here that's the way to go

@toolzshed 2 года назад

Gotta get a watch JRGo plate 😊🤘🏽🔥

@Mr69abody 2 года назад

Kid had a Bolt. Bought it a couple of years ago. Sold it recently (even though he loved it) and payed down all of his debt. Starting driving his Cmax again and is thinking about getting the plug in version. He'd like a Volt. But you know, craziness. P. S. I drive his old Prius from time to time. Especially when we go on trips. It's been coast to coast twice. I need to get a you've been passed by a prius sticker. Because I definitely don't drive it like a typical prius driver. And people get so mad when you pass them. Lol I'll see if I can find the" I'm only driving a prius so that the money I save on gas can buy more ammo" sticker. We'll trade.

@fitybux4664 Год назад

Priuses have a poor reputation because the early models had underpowered gas motor / underpowered electrical motor. (The old electrical motor would only work on city streets, not freeway speeds.) Newer Priuses don't have issues like this, but poor reputations are hard to get rid of.

@jockosboy17 2 года назад

My Yukon had the same issue when it had a bent license plate.

@Team_Finn 2 года назад

I love watching these videos since I actually own a 2016 gen 2 volt

@evanbrom1 2 года назад

FYI Classic enchanced I think shows more data for Daily driving so you can see how much you are using the brakes while the engine is rarely ever used.

@kevinthomas895 2 года назад

At least Carmax used a proper tag bracket on your car. The dumbasses in Georgia just screwed the Carmax tag and plate frame straight into the bumper. It was a ridiculous fight to get them to repair it.

@DDdrifter 2 года назад

One question popped into my head when reading your comment. Did they use self tapping screws as the cherry on top?

@kevinthomas895 2 года назад

@@DDdrifter indeed they did

@CarswithNash 2 года назад

Volt is looking sharp!👌 That’s a nice tool, I could’ve used that recently on my Mercedes… did it in my press but a lot of labour just getting the spindle off the car.

@TyBraek 2 года назад

My step brothers mom had the same parking sensor issue only after he washed the car. Not in the rain. Just after he washes it.

@JohnDoe-zr6bk 2 года назад

14:45 Normally you remove the hub and use a proper hydraulic press.

@mlindholm 2 года назад

That's one method, or leaving the hub mounted and using a screw press clearly works well too. Even with a hydraulic press, you still need the appropriate sized sockets, or press plates, cups, etc to push on the inner races, outer races, and hub as necessary. Walking out of Harbor Freight with a new press won't be all the tools you need, but their "Maddox FWD Bearing Kit" MC21-1, or this OEM TOOLS 27213 kit for ~3x the price will have everything but the wrenches to turn it.

@wernerdanler2742 2 года назад

That car must have come from a state requiring front tags. They are not required here in Nevada either and my 01 e320 doesn't even have holes in the bumper for a tag holder. That was weird that that carmax tag flapping around would set off the parking sensor.

@techguy3424 2 года назад

He said it was a California car in a previous video

@josephchest1154 2 года назад

Is the wash bays, office, and loft a dead project?

@jeremylarson6267 2 года назад

i thought it was illegal to waste water in california now

@TheShornak 2 года назад

I would put automotive plastic push pins on the 4 holes in the front bumper then get touch up paint and paint them body color. At least they would blend in more than just having holes there.

@chriswtx 2 года назад

My friend has a Volt and loves it.. I'm going to buy a 2016 Cadillac ELR for myself...same drivetrain as the Volt...

@doozer5710 2 года назад

Can you re-engine a 2000ish or late model Celica with a 2JZ?

@jacobyo99 2 года назад

My Pontiac G6 had those stupid metal rivets too 😑

@organiccold 2 года назад

Used to have a Gen 1 Vauxhall Ampera AKA Chevy Volt in that side if the pound, and was an amazing car, as @100PercentJake says, is the most underrated car ever.

@osmanvasquez11 2 года назад

My heart sank when you punched your front bumper. I was sure your airbags were going to go off.

@jwesg 2 года назад

Black vinyl the gold on the bowties, makes such a difference

@vincemanley3911 2 года назад

Whats going on with the detail bay please update

@henrymatthews9365 2 года назад

With the atom being so light and hp not really being crazy, I don't think you need such a heavy clutch. Really think you could go with a better clutch to make the car more joyable driving.

@GC_420 2 года назад

Its like for most of the video you hear the plan in detail, then 5 mins of wrenchin...then wrap up. Or, product advertisement.

@svpracer98 2 года назад

What song is playing at 7:15?

@darrenw2803 2 года назад

I may have missed a few videos, just wondering where the fire truck is at haven't seen it for a while

@Scatpack23 2 года назад

Love your videos bro

@born2sk8727 2 года назад

You should have made a watchjrgo frame for the front!!

@zgdafzgdaf4264 2 года назад

Can I have your egr valve if your not going to use the engine? Mine went bad and GM doesn’t make them. I’ll need to have this fixed before next inspection in 2/23.

@pops55650 2 года назад

The Volt looks good!

@iamshawngriffin 2 года назад

Could be the shop lighting, but the driver's door paint is a bit off? Could it have been repainted?

@rraavveel 2 года назад

What method did you use to get the red California HOV stickers off the bumper?

@admranger 2 года назад

Forest fire. Or maybe some 3M adhesive remover, bug and tar remover, goo gone type stuff.

@TheBarberShopScott 2 года назад

Used Koch Chemie Eulex and it made short work of it

@rraavveel 2 года назад

@@TheBarberShopScott Thanks!

@christophers.4007 2 года назад

i love my '14 Lexus GS350, but when the parking sensors are ON it has a green light ON THE DASH. it is so annoying. When the parking sensors are OFF, no light on dash. this is the opposite of what it should be...like JR said, parking sensors should normally always be on. What the hell was Lexus thinking when they designed this...

@patrickbolmeyer9515 2 года назад

When will you be finishing the Detail Guys studio? All that work installing drains and feeds and nothing complete yet. What's up?

@eddymahon1503 2 года назад

I don’t like the bolt holes on the front bumper. I would fill them in if it were me but you’re not me and I’m fussy unfortunately. Pain in the ass sometimes.

@zed91 2 года назад

After you did the ceramic treatment the car was really sheeting itself.

@peterkwok9608 2 года назад

Good job 👍👍

@TheMadmaxx1970 2 года назад

mabey put a paintable latex compound in the hole (drywall fix style) prime, pain and ad gloss, should be barely visible .

@joeschmoe5009 2 года назад

I believe it beeps when youre coming up on something fast to really catch your attention

@Tech95327 2 года назад

That freaking sucks. Is there no better way to mount the front plates do car makers not account for it?

@VolksDude 2 года назад

Question : Why do you shift your lever to "Low' instead of 'Drive'? I saw that in your previous video also...

@admranger 2 года назад

Doesn't that put the car in max regen for one pedal electric driving? 🤷‍♂

@JoeZasada 2 года назад

Regent braking setting. One setting let's you coast, the other will apply regen as soon as you aren't on the throttle.

@kv2280 2 года назад

So what do people who live in states/provinces that require a front plate do? That's a pretty major design flaw. Do other cars with front sensors have the same problem?

@KearSki 2 года назад

A metal plate won't bend and flex like the plastic carmax tag was, so as long as the screws are properly tightened the front plate won't set off the parking sensors.

@mrsfgogo09 2 года назад

JR to Get the race off the hub put the hub on something you can spin it on race facing down take a torch and heat the race while you’re spinning the hub it’ll just fall off

@saablazer1658 2 года назад

I hate living in a front plate state

@jamesnall569 2 года назад

A Chevy that can go without maintenance for 50k miles now days. 😂

@alancrisp1582 2 года назад

Maybe so, but it's still not recommended 😕....

@BillLaBrie 2 года назад

A formal possibility, but not likely to happen….

@heavychevy7382 2 года назад

don't need a tool to get the race off. put a big punch in the vise, spin the hub by hand while heating the race and it will fall off

@herbiehusker1889 2 года назад

Awesome car!

@benzyblenaru9602 2 года назад

What is laser rinsing?

@DBB-KE5DUO 2 года назад

let us know if the front tag holes start whistling at speed! 🙀

@mlindholm 2 года назад

A few pieces of packing tape will fix that right up! 😁

@korbindallasxpass 2 года назад

Need to add watch JRGO front plate

@scottclune2471 Год назад

Do you think the adaptive cruise was bothered by the plate? Hmm.

@julioblanco 2 года назад

Many paint that part of the front grill flat black so it blends with the lower bumper instead of the buck tooth look.

@MrKingbank01 2 года назад

Its always more complicated than anyone hopes for

@jhawk1977 2 года назад

Almost every video from WatchJRGo: 1. Here's what I just bought. 2. Here's how cheaply I fixed it. 3. Detail Guys are going to wash it. 4. Watch me ceramic coat it 5. I'll talk to you...NEXT TIME.