MYRModel Year Report

2013 Chevrolet Volt

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2013 Chevrolet Volt
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Volt Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2011: 49 complaints 2011 2012: 245 complaints 2013: 308 complaints 2013 2014: 93 complaints 2015: 43 complaints 2015 2016: 169 complaints 2017: 690 complaints 2017 2018: 214 complaints 2019: 34 complaints 2019
2013: 308 complaints
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YearComplaints
201149
2012245
2013308
201493
201543
2016169
2017690
2018214
201934

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 52%

52% of complaints: air bags — 160 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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Intermittent warning for front passenger airbag. Module saying service airbag comes on and off when front passenger is occupying seat.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230924

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 53 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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WHILE ENTERING IN THE HIGHWAY THE CAR STARTED TO DECELERATE REGARDLESS THE FACT THE GAS PEDAL WAS PUSHED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CAR DECELERATED AND THEN STALLED. THE CAR HAS BEEN REAR ENDED BY THE CAR BEHIND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150918

We purchased this car used in January 2023. Several times throughout 2023 we have gotten a Propoulsion Power Reduced warning. When this happens the car’s ability to accelerate drops and we have also had problems getting it to charge.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231202

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 52 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE ENTERING IN THE HIGHWAY THE CAR STARTED TO DECELERATE REGARDLESS THE FACT THE GAS PEDAL WAS PUSHED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CAR DECELERATED AND THEN STALLED. THE CAR HAS BEEN REAR ENDED BY THE CAR BEHIND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150918

SEATS 10%

10% of complaints: seats — 31 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2013 — complaint volume: 308
R 20150415 — electrical system, engine and engine cooling

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software to limit the time that the stationary vehicle can be left in the ON position, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2015.

Campaign 15V145000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180724 — 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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the HPCM2, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18215.

Campaign 18V397000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190917 — PE (closed 20210702)

Passenger Sensing System

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

R 20231023 — air bags

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. On some 2013 Volt vehicles, the steering wheel will be replaced as well, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2023.

Campaign 23V516000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Chevrolet Volt — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (160 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (53 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (52 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V145000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V397000 (hybrid propulsion system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V516000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2015 ▲ 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ◆ 2012 ◆ 2018

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Volt reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Chevrolet Volt is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Volt?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Volt have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.