Chevrolet Volt: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year
Of 9 model years of the Chevrolet Volt on record, 2018 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about fuel/propulsion system). 2013 has the most recall campaigns (3). 2014 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (4).
How to read this
Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury | Most reported | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 34 | 3 | POWER TRAIN | 42 MPG |
| 2018 | 2 | 40 | 0 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 42 MPG |
| 2017 | 0 | 40 | 1 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 42 MPG |
| 2016 | 1 | 40 | 1 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 42 MPG |
| 2015 | 1 | 40 | 1 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 37 MPG |
| 2014 | 0 | 40 | 4 | AIR BAGS | 37 MPG |
| 2013 | 3 | 40 | 3 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 37 MPG |
| 2012 | 2 | 40 | 1 | AIR BAGS | 37 MPG |
| 2011 | 1 | 40 | 1 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 37 MPG |
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.
All years of the Chevrolet VoltQuestions
- Which Chevrolet Volt year has the most complaints?
- Of 9 model years of the Chevrolet Volt on record, 2018 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about fuel/propulsion system).
- Which Chevrolet Volt year has the most recalls?
- 2013 has the most recall campaigns (3).
- How is this comparison made?
- We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.