There are no safety recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt, but owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA.
2014 Chevrolet Volt problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 32 | |
| Electrical System | 27 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 | |
| Engine | 9 | |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | |
| Service Brakes | 6 | |
| Steering | 5 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Seats | 3 | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 2
- Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 2
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,900 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2014 Chevrolet Volt complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · reported May 8, 2026
Rear view camera display experiences intermittent failures. The display only occasionally works when the car is placed in reverse. This has led to nearly impacting one or more pedestrians when the car is driven in reverse.
Electrical System · reported Jul 30, 2025
I was slowly maneuvering my car into my garage when the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly surged forward, despite only lightly tapping the brake and not touching the accelerator. The car had been displaying the warning, âPropulsion Power is Reducedâ and was not holding an electric charge in the days before the incident. No malfunction indicator lamp ever turned on. Per the ownerâs manual, the vehicle did not need to be serviced because the malfunction indicator light never came on at the same time as the propulsion power reduced message. This led me to believe the vehicle was safe to…
Electrical System · reported Jan 10, 2025
The contact son owns a 2014 Chevrolet Volt. The contact's daughter stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power without warning and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with battery failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the time frame for a free battery replacement had expired. The vehicle was towed to the residence and had not been driven since the failure. The failure mileage was…
Electrical System · at 136,000 miles · reported Sep 13, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the contact stated that while attempting to merge in the right lane, the vehicle hesitated and shut off while in the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
Hybrid Propulsion System · reported Mar 27, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to sound as if the engine was revving while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The vehicle failed to respond as needed while the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle slowly decelerated. The contact stopped the vehicle and waited for the failure to cease before the contact was able to drive normally. The failure recurred over a dozen times at various speeds with the "Propulsion Power Reduced" message displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer several…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Chevrolet Volt?
Owners report air bags problems most often (32 reports), followed by electrical system (27). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,900 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.