Brakes: problems reported by owners
51 owners in the United States reported problems with the brakes of this car to NHTSA (model years 2011–2014), typically at around 45,000 miles. Reported consequences: 8 crashes, 2 injuries.
Chevrolet Volt
2010–2019 · 10 documented defects · 3 markets
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This file gathers the known defects of the Chevrolet Volt, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
Owners often report problems with airbags on this car (287 complaints), but no one has explained the cause yet. Do you know it?Write it up
Owners often report problems with electrical system on this car (199 complaints), but no one has explained the cause yet. Do you know it?Write it up
Most serious reported defects
See all (10) →Steering: problems reported by owners
19 owners in the United States reported problems with the steering of this car to NHTSA (model years 2011–2014), typically at around 20,000 miles. Reported consequences: 2 crashes, 1 injury.
Remschijf ernstig gecorrodeerd (vaak afgekeurd bij de APK)
Bij 8,2% van de APK-keuringen van deze auto in Nederland werd dit gebrek vastgesteld (32 van 391 keuringen in de afgelopen 12 maanden): 18,6 keer zo vaak als bij auto's van dezelfde leeftijd.
✓ Mecafile analysis of official data2010–2019Shown in the original Dutch · translation pendingView details →
Latest official recalls
See all (7) →Air bags:Frontal:Driver side:Inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
Hybrid propulsion system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. An update to the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 (HPCM2) may have disabled the cell balancing function causing a low-voltage condition.
Electrical system:Ignition
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery.
Latest service bulletins
See all (223) →Bulletin
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
Bulletin
OnStar Locks Up When Virtual Advisor Is Enabled.
Bulletin
OnStar Locks Up When Virtual Advisor Is Enabled.
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).