Bike Rack Mounting Options for a 2012 Chevrolet Volt

Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact at Thule and the Thule Raceway 2 Bike Rack, # TH9001, is confirmed to fit on your 2012 Chevrolet Volt. The top clips will secure to the top edge of the rear hatch door and the bottom clips will secure to the bottom edge of the rear hatch door.

We have a few other options for you as well. You could use the Thule Echelon Roof Mounted Bike Rack, # TH518, with the Thule Traverse Roof Rack as long as your vehicle has 4 doors and has no existing roof rails or crossbars. This roof rack includes the Thule Traverse Foot Packs, # TH480, with the Thule Square Load Bars, # THLB58, and Foot Pack Fit Kit, # THKIT1647. Be sure you check your owners manual and verify the weight capacity of your roof. The roof rack option is not available for 2 door models.

You could also look into a hitch and hitch mounted bike rack. A hitch mounted bike rack will not have any contact with the vehicle and minimize paint damage during trips. We carry the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch, # C11221, and I would recommend one of our most popular bike racks the Thule Helium Aluminum 2 Bike Rack, TH970XT. I have included installation instructions for the hitch and bike rack and a demonstration video of the bike rack for you to check out.

For your 2012 Chevrolet Volt, I would recommend using a hitch and hitch mounted bike rack. This option will provide you with the least amount of vehicle contact and does not require you to load any bikes on the trunk or roof of your vehicle.

If you plan on carrying any womens or childrens bikes, then I would also recommend the Thule Adapter Bar, # TH982XT, to carry the bikes safely. You may also want the Softride Soft Velcro Tie Down, # SR18679 to secure your bike wheels to the bike frame to keep them from hitting the back of your vehicle while driving.

expert reply by: John H