Chevrolet Volt recalls and safety
8 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2019 · 1,866 owner complaints
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The Chevrolet Volt has 8 recalls covering 282,067 vehicles as reported; model year 2013 is covered by the most (3). The 2019 Chevrolet Volt earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 103 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 2013: 3
Units affected
282K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2019
Complaints, 12 mo
103
-32.7% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
10 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2019
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 HB · FWD | 9.3% risk | |||
| 2018 | 5 HB · FWD | 9.3% risk | |||
| 2017 | 5 HB · FWD | 9.3% risk | |||
| 2015 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.3% risk | |||
| 2014 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.3% risk | |||
| 2013 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.3% risk | |||
| 2012 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.3% risk | |||
| 2012 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.3% risk | |||
| 2012 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.3% risk | |||
| 2011 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.4% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Chevrolet Volt, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
103 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system703
- Fuel/propulsion system498
- Power train430
- Engine367
- Air bags310
- Unknown or other227
- Service brakes100
- Complaints
- 1,866
- Crashes reported
- 39
- Fires reported
- 16
- People injured
- 38
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Chevrolet Volt by component
- Air bags2 · 783 units
- Electrical system1 · 50K units
- Hybrid propulsion system1 · 4,606 units
- Seat belts1 · 16K units
- Service brakes1 · 4 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 211K units
- Steering1 · 10 units
Chevrolet Volt recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2023 | Buick Verano; Chevrolet Camaro, Sonic, Volt (2013): Air bagsNo. 23V516000 | Fire | 767 |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Cadillac CT6, CT6 PLUG-IN Hybrid, Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Suburban and 2 more (2018-2019): Seat beltsNo. 18V673000 | Crash risk | 15,800 |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Buick Lacrosse, Regal; Cadillac XTS; Chevrolet Bolt EV and 6 more (2018-2019): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 18V576000 | Crash risk | 210,628 |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Chevrolet Volt (2013): Hybrid propulsion systemNo. 18V397000 | Crash risk | 4,606 |
| Oct 5, 2017 | Chevrolet Colorado, Volt; GMC Canyon (2015-2016): Air bagsNo. 17V621000 | Crash risk | 16 |
| Jul 10, 2015 | Chevrolet Cruze, Volt (2014-2015): SteeringNo. 15V442000 | Crash risk | 10 |
| Mar 13, 2015 | Chevrolet Volt (2011-2013): Electrical systemNo. 15V145000 | Poisoning | 50,236 |
| Jun 27, 2013 | Chevrolet Volt (2012): Service brakesNo. 13V271000 | Crash risk | 4 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Volt recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2019 Chevrolet Volt. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Volt have?
8 recalls cover the Chevrolet Volt, for 282,067 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (2 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2019 Chevrolet Volt?
5 of 5 stars overall (5 HB): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 9.3% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Chevrolet Volt?
Electrical system: named in 703 of the 1,866 safety complaints about the Chevrolet Volt, then fuel/propulsion system (498). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.