Product Description
Six-Piece Polished Steel Pillar Kit for the Chevy Volt Hatchback, 2016-2019 (PP56131)
Here is the middle option among QAA's Volt pillar kits. PP56131 has six pieces of polished 304 stainless steel, cut to fit the pillar posts on the 4-door Chevrolet Volt hatchback from 2016 to 2019. It covers more ground than the four-piece PP56130 while staying a step short of the eight-piece PP56132.
Picking the right coverage
This sheet describes only this kit, so check the other two Volt kits' listings for their finish and mounting. What changes is the piece count, and with it how much of the window frame ends up in steel. QAA's catalog does not say which post each piece fits. The listing photos tell the story better than a description could. Put the three side by side and pick the coverage that suits the look you want.
Six pieces is often the sweet spot. It gives a fuller frame than the smallest kit, but there are fewer parts to line up than in the eight-piece set.
Pillars, explained
The pillars on a car are the upright structures that support the roof. The ones visible from the side frame the door glass. The Volt's roof slopes down toward the hatch, so the pillar shapes are a big part of its silhouette. Steel over them sharpens that silhouette and brightens the side view.
Material
Every piece is made in the USA from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel and polished to a mirror shine. This is solid stainless rather than a plated plastic, so the brightness is in the metal. It also means the six pieces match each other and any other QAA stainless parts you choose later.
Mounting
Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape and installs directly over the Volt's existing pillar surface. Nothing has to be removed from the car. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing damage to the vehicle's surface. The Installation tab covers cleaning, dry fitting, and pressing each piece in place.
The best results come from a clean, dry surface and an unhurried approach. Match every piece to its post before peeling a single liner. Then fit the covers one by one, checking each Volt reveal against the photos before the liner comes off.
Fitment
QAA catalogs PP56131 for the Chevrolet Volt 4-door hatchback, model years 2016 through 2019. That is 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. No other body style appears in the listing. The Fitment tab shows the application exactly as cataloged.
Specs and questions
The Specs tab carries part number PP56131, UPC 691821455843, the material, and the six-piece count. For help comparing it with PP56130 and PP56132, or confirming that your car matches the listing, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811. A two-minute call can settle which kit is right before you order.
One more consideration is how the trim works with the paint color. On a dark Volt, polished steel pillars create a strong contrast that reads clearly from a distance. On a lighter color, the effect is more subtle, closer to a bright factory accent. Either way, six pieces gives enough coverage for the frame to look intentional rather than partial.
PP56131 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP56131 |
| UPC | 691821455843 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt |
Fitment: PP56131
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Volt | 2016-2019 | 4-door, Hatchback |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Pillar Post Trim
- Unpack all 6 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: PP56131 Pillar Post Trim
How does PP56131 compare with the other Volt kits?
It has 6 pieces. PP56130 has 4 and PP56132 has 8. Compare the photos to see how much each one covers.
Which Volt years are listed?
2016 through 2019, 4-door hatchback.
How is it installed?
With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the vehicle.
What is it made from?
Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
Where do I call for help?
Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
