Avoid: 2018, 2017 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2015 · Best recent: 2019
8 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 8 model years, the Chevrolet Volt has 1,554 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 9 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. 2017 drew the most complaints (698), 2019 the fewest (34).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Chevrolet Volt vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $9,620–$13,982.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2017 (698 complaints). Lowest: 2019 (34).
Mixed to highly positive sentiment, heavily dependent on model year and specific ownership experience.
Micro-switch in the shifter fails, preventing the car from recognizing it is in Park, causing inability to turn off the vehicle.
Causes stalling, reduced propulsion, inability to start, or failure to restart. Parts are frequently on extended backorder.
Parasitic drain or failure causes a multitude of error messages (Service High Voltage Charging System, Service Stabilitrak, Service Power Steering, Theft Deterrent) and complete no-start conditions.
Causes check engine lights and can lead to blown "no walk home" fuses.
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity problems, screen freezes, failure to boot. Requires specific software updates (e.g., bulletin 16-NA-042 for 2016 models).
Owner insights cover all generations of the Volt. Individual model years are broken down above.
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