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2018 Chevrolet Volt recalls and problems

2 recalls and 226 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt.

2
recalls
226
owner complaints
4
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 Chevrolet Volt recalls

Seat belts: rear/other

NHTSA campaign 18V673000 · reported September 26, 2018 · General Motors LLC · 15,800 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18315.

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper

NHTSA campaign 18V576000 · reported August 30, 2018 · General Motors LLC · 210,628 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
The risk
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 24, 2026 · Electrical system

While driving through a canyon to get home, my check engine light came on and I saw the message "Propulsion Power Reduced" on my dash. The speed limit on that road is 65 mph, and I lost power going up a hill and went from 65 mph on cruise control to 48 mph. There are a lot of cars on that road, and it could've caused…

Sep 29, 2026 · Unknown or other

The vehicle operates normally in all-electric mode for its full range of approximately 48 miles. The failure occurs consistently at the exact moment the high-voltage battery depletes and the vehicle attempts its automatic transition from electric propulsion to the internal combustion engine. At the point of…

Sep 28, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

2018 Chevy Volt LT. Diagnosed with a bad battery section on September 9, 2026. Warranty part number # 24060120 ordered by dealer. Status September 28, 2026 - Part back-ordered / No ETA. Dealer refuses to provide a loaner car while waiting for the part.

Sep 25, 2026 · Electrical system

FAILURE SUMMARY & SAFETY RISK: While operating in live traffic, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of motive power and entered a "Propulsion Power Reduced" failsafe mode, creating a severe rear-end collision hazard. The vehicle is currently grounded and remains available for inspection upon request. WARNING…

Aug 27, 2026 · Engine

I was driving back from […] on …, when I received a "propulsion power limited" message on my dash with a check engine light. I pulled off to a nearby gas station and tried to scan the code to figure out what was going on when I then received the message "Engine unavailable" and the car shut off. I checked the fuse box…

Volt model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2015 14411
2016 117021
2017 070389
2018 222640
2019 23430

Across all years, the 2017 Volt has the most complaints (703). All Chevrolet Volt years →

Questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt, the most recent reported on September 26, 2018 (Seat belts: rear/other). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Volt?
Owners have filed 226 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (88 complaints), followed by power train (85).
How many 2018 Chevrolet Volt complaints mention a crash or fire?
4 of 226 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 24, 2026.