2011 Chevrolet Volt Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 12%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, 12% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Propulsion power reduced warning happening often. Car was brought in for diagnosis and I was told there was a sw reflash required. It continues to occur after this reflash. It is a major safety issue when this occurs while entering a highway and I cannot get up to highway speeds. It will eventually clear, maybe after 10 minutes or so, and acceleration will normalize.”
NHTSA complaint #11220305, filed 2019-06, 80,000 miles“My first problems I experience with the 2011 chevy VOLT was around october, 2014. When driving on the highway at highway speed, I received a propulsion power reduced indication on my dashboard and I was not able to keep up with highway traffic which resulted in a hazard for myself and other drivers. I was afraid I would be rear ended or cause an accident due to my low relative speed. This has happened several times while driving my vehicle, at times, not able to go faster than 45-55 MPH on highways with 65-75 MPH speed limit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10679070, filed 2015-01, 45,000 miles“My 2011 VOLT frequently shows propulsion power reduced after the battery has been depleted and on restart. This affects performance, acceleration and thus safety for several minutes until the system rebalances itself. This condition began back in 2015 several years ago but is first noted in dealer's records at 101,000 miles. The car has 142,000 now. It has been in the shop several times asking for this condition to be repaired as the problem became more frequent. It appears to have had the software update you reference in your bulletin that may cause the problem . …”
NHTSA complaint #11162077, filed 2018-12, 101,000 miles“The car quit running when my wife was driving the car when the mileage range went down to 4 miles range remaining. The car was towed to the local Chevrolet dealership who charged over $1,000 to reset the electronics so car would run. I was advised that if battery range was run down to a low mileage range that car would quit running again and that it would have to be towed back to the dealership for the electronics to be reset. I was concerned about liability if anyone drove car and it stopped on highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11562597, filed 2023-12“'11 Chevy Volt hybrid was daily driver of 100+ miles, multiple trips both highway and city for last 2 1/2 months. Breaks and rotors have been replaced all the way around, fresh oil changes as needed and filters. Warning on dash Service High Voltage Charging System , ”Service Airbag and check engine light have been on since I've owned it (Oct. 23). When plug car in it doesn't charge, but the EV charges while driving. Car generally switches back and forth from EV to ICE without issues. No other issues have been noted. 1/18/24 Start car and drive all day for work. …”
NHTSA complaint #11566740, filed 2024-01Related 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.
- 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.
- 11011896Nov 21, 2024This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11008893Aug 20, 2024This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11000361May 3, 2024This bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on the Lithium-Ion battery section and small pack exchange procedure.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 76 | 33% |
| 2017 | 237 | 34% |
| 2016 | 65 | 38% |
| 2015 | 11 | 25% |
| 2014 | 19 | 20% |
| 2013 | 53 | 17% |
| 2012 | 37 | 15% |
| 2011 | 6 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt
23 complaintsAir bags
8 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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