2014 Chevrolet Volt Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 20%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,008miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 Chevrolet Volt, 20% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,008 miles. 3 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.
“On 2/17/2020, I was driving on I-5 northbound at about 10 pm near burlington, wa. My speed was about 60 MPH on a relatively flat highway. Weather was normal for the time. No rain, no wind. Shortly after my car switched from the electric-powered over to gas-powered, the car started to rev very high and quickly decelerated even though my foot was fully pressed on the accelerator pedal. Propulsion power reduced message came on, followed by engine not available, service soon message came on. The cel also came on. I had never seen these messages before. …”
NHTSA complaint #11319754, filed 2020-03, 82,628 miles“On june 4, 2018 I was driving with 4 miles left of electricity power, once I ran out of electricity it switched over to the gasoline tank which was half full. Once this switch occured I received the message on the dashboard that read propulsion power reduced and engine not available, service soon . I was drving on a regular flat street (no steep hills) for about 15 minutes then went into freeway. Once in the freeway my vehicle began to slow down significantly giving me just enought time to pull over to the right shoulder lane. …”
NHTSA complaint #11100182, filed 2018-06, 33,000 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“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 at 45 MPH, the vehicle battery system turned off losing the ability to accelerate. The engine did not turn on when the battery drains to zero. The battery was fully charged at about 95% with about 40 miles of range remaining. The gas tank was 3/4 full. Had to come to a complete stop in traffic, place the car into park, turn off the car completely then begin restarting it for all functionality to return.”
NHTSA complaint #11123171, filed 2018-08, 79,161 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10234144Mar 20, 2023This informational 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.
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 2014 Chevrolet Volt
32 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsEngine
9 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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