Chevrolet Volt recalls and problems
8 recalls and 1,876 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
8
Complaints
1,876
Crashes reported
40
Fires reported
16
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Chevrolet Volt by year
Most reported Chevrolet Volt problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 716 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 504 | |
| Power Train | 433 | |
| Engine | 371 | |
| Air Bags | 311 | |
| Unknown or Other | 227 | |
| Service Brakes | 100 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 66 | |
| Seats | 53 | |
| Steering | 44 |
All Chevrolet Volt recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-516 | Jul 27, 2023 | 2013 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. |
| 18V-673 | Sep 26, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Seat Belts | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. |
| 18V-576 | Aug 30, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and… |
| 18V-397 | Jun 14, 2018 | 2013 | Hybrid Propulsion System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. |
| 17V-621 | Oct 5, 2017 | 2016 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. |
| 15V-442 | Jul 10, 2015 | 2015 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014. |
| 15V-145 | Mar 13, 2015 | 2011–2013 | Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. |
| 13V-271 | Jun 27, 2013 | 2012 | Service Brakes, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, through April 17, 2012. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Volt?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2017 Chevrolet Volt has the most reports (703). Check the 2017 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Volt have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering Chevrolet Volt model years 2011–2013, 2015–2016, 2018–2019.
What are the most common Chevrolet Volt problems?
Owners report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems most often.