2013 Chevrolet Volt Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,890miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, 2% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,890 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.
“Volt has minimal propulsion when stomping on the accelerator in electric or hybrid mode. It has lost 60-70 percent of its power since new. It is a safety hazard when pulling onto a highway or needing to accelerate to avoid a accident. Chevrolet says nothing is wrong and refuses to acknowledge the issue not wanting to honor electric warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11132068, filed 2018-09, 37,000 miles“The car reduces speed without advance warning on hwy and decreases to 30-40 MPH in a 65-70 MPH zone. The air conditioning stopped working, some safety electrical components malfunction mid drive and resume working”
NHTSA complaint #11115330, filed 2018-08, 67,890 miles“About a year ago I call chevy about my gas pedal pulling itself to the ground and the car taking off more than once. They never got back to me. Dont push the pedal when car is off cause when you turn it on it will do this...I think oct 2016 I was electrocuted un pluging my car. The 3 prongs burned my arm that will never be the same along with my lungs brain and tirednes ! I passed out cold it took me weeks of crying to admit to myself what happen. I felt angry and like the plug hit me going 100 miles an hour. I have been told that it how being shocked makes you feel.”
NHTSA complaint #10935227, filed 2016-12“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet VOLT. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle was slow and loss power. The proportion power reduced message was displayed. There was an unknown abnormal noise detected. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 85,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11308804, filed 2020-02, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt
161 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsFuel system
53 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsSeats
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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