2014 Chevrolet Volt: common problems and reliability

An average Volt year.

93 owner complaints, most about air bags. No recalls.

Should I buy a 2014 Volt?

The 2014 Chevrolet Volt has 93 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system.

Safety record for the 2014 model year

93
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
5
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Chevrolet Volt vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other Volt years only. How we score it

Is 2014 a good year for the Volt?

Across the 8 Volt model years we track, complaint volume runs from 34 (2019) to 698 (2017). With 93 complaints, the 2014 Volt sits below the model's median of 169.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

air bags
32
electrical system
27
fuel/propulsion system
19
engine
9
service brakes
6

What owners say across generations

Mixed to highly positive sentiment, heavily dependent on model year and specific ownership experience.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Volt. See the full Volt owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Volt listings typically run $9,620–$13,982 across 2012 to 2019 model years.

Other Volt model years

Compare every Volt year side by side to see how 2014 ranks against the rest.

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