2019 Chevrolet Volt Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 47%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,200miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Chevrolet Volt, 47% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,200 miles. 1 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.
“Brand new car suddenly stalled while driving - still had about 10 EV miles left and a full tank of gas when it happened, traveling straight at around 45mph. Messages displayed on dash telling me propulsion power reduced to 0 and shift to park , giving me about 30 seconds to pull over before it completely stopped. Restarted car several times, but initializing wait to shift and propulsion power reduced messages displayed, as well as check engine light. Car would not shift out of park, even to neutral. …”
NHTSA complaint #11163841, filed 2018-12, 1,723 miles“Had shift to park appear and car would not shut off. If you play with it it might shut off but will not allow it to restart. Gm is aware of this and has put multiple TSB's out to fix it and now they have a new one. It affects all gen 2 volts and other models. It can strand you if it happens. This should be a recall no one wants to be stranded in the dark anywhere.”
NHTSA complaint #11383858, filed 2020-12, 5,200 miles“When shifting to park, the vehicle reports that it is NOT in park. This prevents turning off the vehicle. It is difficult to confirm that the vehicle is indeed in the park mode. This is happening more and more frequently and we will contact the dealer for service. I have not called the dealer about this yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11430986, filed 2021-08“About half the time, when I put the vehicle into park, a warning comes up telling me that the vehicle is not in park. I can make the problem go away by wiggling the shift lever. But it is a recurring problem, and it is getting worse.”
NHTSA complaint #11476249, filed 2022-07“When shifted into park, persistent error message that car was not in park. Unable to shut off the car despite numerous manipulations of shift. Few similar preceeding incidents were resolved by shift to drive then back to park. Goes to dealer tomorrow. Car running endlessly is dangerous. What if I could not stay with the car, or the car was on the local ferry. No one has inspected it yet. First time problem occured was in November 2024. Most recent more serious problem occured Friday. I am afraid to use the car since, and have not driven it since.”
NHTSA complaint #11630944, filed 2024-12Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 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.
- 10251901Mar 13, 2024This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of seeing an intermittent Shift to Park message displayed while vehicle is in Park.
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10245198Oct 16, 2023This service bulletin provides Diagnostic Aid information for Speed Limited Message or Reduced Propulsion Power Message With no DTCs.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16 | 47% |
| 2018 | 85 | 37% |
| 2017 | 221 | 31% |
| 2016 | 51 | 30% |
| 2015 | 6 | 14% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 24 | 8% |
| 2012 | 22 | 9% |
| 2011 | 3 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Volt
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle 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.
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