2013 Chevrolet Volt Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 53about this part
- Share
- 17%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, 17% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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“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“On sept. 5th 2018 I hit the center island while turning on the city street at about 15mph. The impact was so slight that the air bags didn't even deploy. I was able to get it to the dealers on it's own power. My insurance company sent their appraiser ,jeremy , to inspect the damage. I had to get some items out of my car before that. The mechanic had the car on the rack so he could show me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11131749, filed 2018-09, 135,569 miles“Three times the vehicle has lost propulsion power resulting in reduced acceleration and no longer starting. It is at a dealership for the third time for repairs. The recall instructions were completed in 2019; however, I continue to have the same problem. The dealer is now just charging me for replacement items (112 VOLT battery, cluster) instead of dealing with the actual problem with the voltec battery that is under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11364887, filed 2020-10, 68,000 miles“This vehicle suddenly looses propulsion while driving and it switches from electric to gas. It has happened more than once, but this last time I was on the highway and almost caused an accident. I took it to a dealer to be repaired but the problem has persisted.”
NHTSA complaint #11318140, filed 2020-03, 60,000 milesRelated 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 2013 Chevrolet Volt
161 complaintsElectrical system
63 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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