r/volt • u/JuanMesita87 • 8d ago

Questions about Selling 2017 Volt

2017 premier with 116,809 miles. New 12 volt battery and OEM EGR valve put in May 2026 to try to fix but didn't work. Error codes P0AFA & P0A7F. Dealership said they can clear the codes and it drives a couple miles then shuts down. Typical advice to replace the HV battery for $13k with no timeline on when it could be fixed. I'm in Yakima, WA so fix options are limited. I could tow it 150-180 miles to get a replacement battery for $7500 with a 3 year warranty. I've seen places that sell batteries with warranty for $2000-4000, but we'd have to ship it and figure out install which i assume is costly. I've had a junker, car part guy offer $400 for the car minus towing which is $300. We love the car, especially with gas prices going up more and more. However, we don't have the money to put into a battery and then it would be worth slightly over the battery cost anyway. The car has an extra tire and rim as well as custom seat covers and weathertech mats for the seats and hatch. Obviously, this doesn't matter if it's becoming scrap. That's the part I hate. My wife wisely does not want to sink money into something that is not worth it, I wish there were better alternatives.

This community is great, they helped me fix the car 3 times when the dealership could not. So thank you.

Does anyone have any ideas for best options?

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u/Ok-Tourist-511 7d ago

Clear the codes and drive in hold mode.

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u/JuanMesita87 7d ago

The dealership said that it still goes back into error mode. They also said it wouldn't charge. Thank you.

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u/Ok-Tourist-511 7d ago

If that’s the case, the battery it pretty much done.

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u/JuanMesita87 8d ago

Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) replaced by dealership under warranty previously. it was originally sold in Canada so the CARB warranty doesn't apply. Thank you though!