2013 Chevrolet Volt Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 63about this part
- Share
- 20%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 63 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, 20% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“The passenger airbag seatbelt sensor faulty and gives notice on display. Intermittently stops turning on passenger airbag when someone is sitting in it. I has been doing this for about 3 years and does it everytime while driving. I have seen hundreds of posts online with the same issue. This is the second time I have filed this same complaint with no response.”
NHTSA complaint #11383019, filed 2020-12, 60,000 miles“My car had the exact issues that are documented in NHTSA campaign number 18v397000 while driving on the freeway, I got a low propulsion warning when the lithium battery was depleted and switched to engine. Engine was revving very high and almost no acceleration was available. I made it home and car wouldn't restart. 12v battery was dead so I replaced it but still could not start the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11290848, filed 2019-12, 67,000 miles“While driving at 40mph on a straight road, I went to change the drive mode, but I accidentally hit the power button. When I hit the power bottom the car shut down. I was not able to restart the car while the shift lever was in drive, so I had to coast to a stop, place the vehicle in park, and reboot the car. I was very surprised that I was able to power off the car while I was driving around 40-45 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10820733, filed 2016-01, 52,000 miles“Please see attached document for full description of the un-commanded self acceleration issues in my 2013 chevy VOLT including my contact information. Thank you!”
NHTSA complaint #11396357, filed 2021-02, 1,000 miles“The vehicle has repeatedly shut down while driving/failed to start since june 2013. The vehicle has been in service due to repairs = 42 days in the last 10 months. Gm continues to replace/recall parts on the hybrid battery as well as other parts concerning secondary problems. I am afraid this vehicle will shut down again while I am driving causing an accident hurting me or others on the road. Clearly, it is a potential death trap.”
NHTSA complaint #10587172, filed 2014-05, 11,669 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.
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 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.
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 2013 Chevrolet Volt
161 complaintsFuel system
53 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsSeats
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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