2013 Chevrolet Volt Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 12%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,082miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, 12% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,082 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While starting vehicle for commute back home, the on board diagnostic warning popes up saying that profusion peer was reduced. The gasoline engine then turned on even though battery was approximately 75% charged. While driving I noticed that the vehicle had difficulty with acceleration as well as deceleration; as a result, I elected to take the side streets instead of the interstate”
NHTSA complaint #11202786, filed 2019-04, 66,085 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“While driving, the electrical system (including motor) shut off and restarted. In the first instance I was driving at 5 MPH or less in a parking lot. In the second incident I was driving on the road at approximately 30 MPH. Investigated by dealer on 3/27/15. They reported a notice from Chevrolet about the problem without resolution. They could not reproduce the problem nor provide any fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10702819, filed 2015-03, 27,300 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 service bulletins
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 9% |
| 2018 | 50 | 22% |
| 2017 | 184 | 26% |
| 2016 | 48 | 28% |
| 2015 | 8 | 18% |
| 2014 | 9 | 10% |
| 2013 | 37 | 12% |
| 2012 | 26 | 11% |
| 2011 | 4 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt
161 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsFuel system
53 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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