KnownCarProblemsChevrolet Volt Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,869 complaints with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Volt since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2017, 2013, 2012. The most common problem overall: electrical.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Chevrolet Volt problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volt | 34 | Transmission | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 Volt | 225 | Electrical | 2 | 4 |
| 2017 Volt | 701 | Electrical | 0 | 8 |
| 2016 Volt | 170 | Electrical | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 Volt | 44 | Electrical | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Volt | 93 | Air bags | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 Volt | 308 | Air bags | 3 | 8 |
| 2012 Volt | 245 | Electrical | 2 | 6 |
| 2011 Volt | 49 | Electrical | 1 | 2 |
12 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Chevrolet Volt
- What years of the Chevrolet Volt have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2017 (701), 2013 (308), 2012 (245).
- What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Volt?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the electrical (704), fuel system (502), transmission (432).
- Which Chevrolet Volt years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2019 (34), 2015 (44), 2011 (49). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.