2011 Chevrolet Volt Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 47%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, 47% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In the 6 years that I've had this vehicle, the power cord has burn through 2 times and the receptacle in which it was plugged was burned out 4 times. I'm fortunate my house hasn't caught fire. I feel this is GM's responsibility and I should not have to pay for the 2nd replacement of this cord.”
NHTSA complaint #11024182, filed 2017-09, 88,355 miles“Since the spring of 2020, service air bag warning comes on intermittently, related to passenger seat airbag. Warning generally comes on at startup, if it appears. No fluids have been spilled on the seat, and no visible damage to the seat. I am the second owner, purchased from friend, car has always been garaged and serviced regularly. Online search suggests that other owners have same issue, and that diagnosis and repair can be $500 to $1000. I have not had a Chevrolet dealer diagnose this issue since it is intermittent. …”
NHTSA complaint #11373533, filed 2020-11, 53,000 miles“Driver's instrument panel (lcd display) blackout. The lcd display simply did not come on as it normally did when I turned on the vehicle. I am driving blind can't tell how fast I'm going, how much gas is left, can't see if the turn signals are blinking, don't know how much charge I have on the battery etc. Etc. I've waited for 4 days now to see if the display comes on on its own for some reason; however, it is time to take it to the dealer; it is not safe to drive it this way.”
NHTSA complaint #10992579, filed 2017-05, 48,000 miles“Driver display shuts off while in motion driving usually in cold weather. Temperature usually around 0 degrees celsius and below. Consistently every morning at cold start 1-2 mins into drive. This results in no speedometer. The only way to fix the problem is to pull and reinstall display fuse or turn car off for a few minutes and restart. Many volts are having this issue. Please order an investigation as this is a major NHTSA violation. Had to the dealer and called GM customer care. Both told me I was crazy. This is unacceptable. I have a video screenshot attached.”
NHTSA complaint #11074599, filed 2018-02, 108,000 miles“As an electric vehicle, when running on battery, it is difficult to know when the vehicle is left running. Upon returning home one day, I exited the vehicle and plugged it in. I didn't realize at the time, that I had not turned off the VOLT by pressing the blue power switch on the dashboard. The next morning, I came into my enclosed garage and could hear the VOLT's gas powered generator running. I looked at the dash display and could see the VOLT had not charged, had used up all remaining battery, and had been running on gas generator for some time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10556909, filed 2013-12, 29,648 milesRelated recalls
- 15V145000Mar 13, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the…Covers: Chevrolet Volt 2011–2013
Related service bulletins
- 11024324Sep 4, 2025This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11023365May 14, 2025This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11013239Jan 14, 2025This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11012678Dec 12, 2024This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11011896Nov 21, 2024This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11011467Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the replacement Accessory Power Module does not have an orange wire harness like the…
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 11010421Oct 3, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11 | 32% |
| 2018 | 88 | 39% |
| 2017 | 313 | 45% |
| 2016 | 77 | 45% |
| 2015 | 18 | 41% |
| 2014 | 27 | 29% |
| 2013 | 63 | 20% |
| 2012 | 86 | 35% |
| 2011 | 23 | 47% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology