Chevrolet Volt Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 1,872 consumer complaints across the 9 model years of the Chevrolet Volt (2011–2019) that have at least 5 complaints. 2017 has the most, with 703. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (706 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Volt model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 34 | 21,750 | 2 | 631 | 37 · Typical | Stable |
| 2018 | 226 | 24,579 | 2 | 850 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2017 | 703 | 36,218 | 0 | 1,172 | 100 · More | Stable |
| 2016 | 170 | 43,045 | 1 | 1,335 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2015 | 44 | 38,000 | 1 | 1,419 | 28 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2014 | 93 | 50,900 | 0 | 1,657 | 38 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 308 | 67,000 | 3 | 1,953 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2012 | 245 | 80,000 | 2 | 1,849 | 92 · More | Falling |
| 2011 | 49 | 72,500 | 1 | 1,715 | 20 · Fewer | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system706 26%
- Fuel system505 19%
- Transmission and drivetrain432 16%
- Engine369 14%
- Air bags310 11%
- Other or unknown229 8.4%
- Brakes102 3.8%
- Vehicle speed control67 2.5%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2013: “My car has about 76k miles on it and suddenly gives a warning about service airbag on 4/4/2021. I have not been in a wreck, sped over potholes, or have any damage to my car so I am unsure why this light has been activated (I received this warning prior to leaving my driveway that afternoon). It is the passenger airbag that is having this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11406628, filed 2021-04, 76,000 miles2012: “Airbag problem warning light. Dealer said there is likely a problem with the passenger sensor in the seat and I would have to pay $1200 but that might not fix the problem. We declined the service. I have since read about many more VOLT owners with this problem. Ours started around 80,000 miles. We are currently around $120000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11416379, filed 2021-05, 80,000 miles2017: “When I attempt to shut the car off, I get an error message telling me to shift to park however, the shift selector is already in park, the car is just failing to detect it. This is the second time this has happened with this car. The first time it was repaired under warranty. It appears the shift selector sensor is not working properly or fails over time.”
NHTSA complaint #11323893, filed 2020-05, 33,486 milesOther Chevrolet models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology