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2019 Chevrolet Volt Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
9%of 34 total for the year
Median mileage
8,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Chevrolet Volt, 9% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Leasing 2019 chevy VOLT from dgdg chevy: end of september -- major safety issue (brakes): end of september 2019, the vehicle had limited brake power (check engine light on and traction control disabled). When braking, the car makes very loud (system noise) and skids while braking. After nearly crashing the car couple of times in the highway (due to very poor braking), car was turned into chevy dgdg and problem was confirmed. Car was returned back second week of october and initial issues went away. …”

NHTSA complaint #11309907, filed 2020-02, 8,500 miles

“I was in stop and go traffic; when the car in front of me stopped suddenly, I tried to brake. I was far enough back that I should have been able to stop in plenty of time. My brake pedal froze and would not depress (brake pump failure). There were no warning light prior. The car has less than 28,000 miles and relatively new tires.”

NHTSA complaint #11468198, filed 2022-06

“Was approaching an intersection with a stoplight that was red. Another car stopped at light. Applied brakes, but car slowed down only slightly, no matter how hard the brake pedal was applied. It was like braking on black ice, even though the cars wheels were still going around. Rear ended the car at the light. Suspect that computer was telling the car to try to charge the battery using the forward motion of the car instead of stopping the car. All air bags deployed. Injuries were limited to bruises, abrasions, and general body soreness. Vehicle currently in possession of Allstate Ins. …”

NHTSA complaint #11464877, filed 2022-05

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201939%
201894%
2017274%
201642%
2015614%
201466%
2013206%
20122410%
201136%

Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Volt

Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology