2014 Chevrolet Volt Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Chevrolet Volt, 10% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Starting up the car in the morning, the display panel went dark. I turned off the vehicle and tried starting up the vehicle again with no change. The display panel is dark. I am not able to see gas information, battery information, speed, and turn signals.”
NHTSA complaint #11176666, filed 2019-02, 42,000 miles“A similar issue is currently listed under the 2013 VOLT here but I experienced it on a 2014 VOLT & it LED to complete engine failure while driving, very different than just reduced propulsion power . I was driving my VOLT on its extended range mode with the gas engine (days earlier, I had taken the car to a repair shop & gotten a green light on it) & I got an error message service power steering--drive with caution . That error message then turned to service parking assist & then service stabilitrak , but it was driving fine & I intended to take it to the dealership the next day. …”
NHTSA complaint #11353764, filed 2020-09, 91,195 miles“Car is a 2014 VOLT with 1900 miles. I bought it new recently as a dealer display model with 100ish miles on it. Last night (10/22/15) on our trip to visit family and friends out of town, I was driving the car in hold mode (cruising at highway speed) and l. It had about 20 miles of charge left. Speed was approximately 65mph cruising. I suddenly get a dash indicator indicating that I am in reduced propulsion mode. The car's power is reduced, throttle input is decreased, and I am not able to accelerate as before. I move over the the slowest lane asap. …”
NHTSA complaint #10788156, filed 2015-11, 2,000 miles“I received the chevy VOLT 2/20/14 at around 10:45 am. My partner and I had a very important meeting at 12:30 p.m. In jersey city, nj so we left directly from the dealership in the brand new VOLT, 7 miles on the odometer. At approximately 12:00 p.m. The car alarmed with two messages: 1. Engine not available and 2. Propulsion power reduced. The alarms/engine failure came at the most inopportune time---while on the new jersey turnpike in a construction zone and no available shoulder. With semi-trucks bearing down on us, we luckily made it to a construction pull off area and called on star. …”
NHTSA complaint #10565236, filed 2014-02, 66 miles“While driving in gas mode, while coming to a stop the engine feels like it is rattling loudly and vibrates the steering wheel. When accelerating, the engine feels like it is rattling the car, shaking the car, and the steering wheel is shaking.”
NHTSA complaint #11176667, filed 2019-02, 42,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11006290Jul 24, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on a new refrigerant (R1234yf) for A/C service.
- 11002441Jun 14, 2024This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
- 11001327May 17, 2024This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
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 2014 Chevrolet Volt
32 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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