Chevrolet Volt recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 1,872 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Volt (model years 2011–2019). The most reported problem area is electrical system (706 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (502 complaints). The 2013 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 34 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 226 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 703 | 8 | 9 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 170 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 44 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 93 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 308 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 245 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 49 | 2 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2017 (703), 2013 (308) and 2012 (245). Among model years at least two years old, the 2019 has the fewest complaints on file (34).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Volt model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 706 | 9 of 9 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 502 | 9 of 9 | |
| Power train | 432 | 9 of 9 | |
| Engine | 369 | 9 of 9 | |
| Air bags | 310 | 8 of 9 |
All 8 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V516000 | Jul 27, 2023 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2013 | 767 |
| 18V673000 | Sep 26, 2018 | Seat belts: rear/other | 2018–2019 | 15,800 |
| 18V576000 | Aug 30, 2018 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper | 2018–2019 | 210,628 |
| 18V397000 | Jun 14, 2018 | Hybrid propulsion system | 2013 | 4,606 |
| 17V621000 | Oct 5, 2017 | Air bags: frontal | 2016 | 16 |
| 15V442000 | Jul 10, 2015 | Steering | 2015 | 10 |
| 15V145000 | Mar 13, 2015 | Electrical system: ignition | 2011–2013 | 50,236 |
| 13V271000 | Jun 27, 2013 | Service brakes | 2012 | 4 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 39 complaints and a fire in 16 complaints; 38 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.