MYRModel Year Report

2014 Chevrolet Volt

▲ Better than typical
2014 Chevrolet Volt
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:29:16.830Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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, 2014 highlighted. 2011: 49 complaints 2011 2012: 245 complaints 2013: 308 complaints 2013 2014: 93 complaints 2014 2015: 43 complaints 2015 2016: 169 complaints 2017: 690 complaints 2017 2018: 214 complaints 2019: 34 complaints 2019
2014: 93 complaints
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YearComplaints
201149
2012245
2013308
201493
201543
2016169
2017690
2018214
201934

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 34%

34% of complaints: air bags — 32 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27%

27% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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I bought my car and I had no idea about a known issue that this car has.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231231

A USED CHEVY VOLT.IT CAME WITH A LEVEL 1 CHARGER. BASIC 110 V TAKES 8 HOURS TO CHARGE 18KVH BATTERY. THIS CHARGER WAS REPAIRED FROM THE LOOKS OF IT.I USED IT FOR A FEW TIMES AND IT BURNT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180321

IGNITION SHUT OFF ON MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE WHEN TRYING TO CHANGE FROM NORMAL (ELECTRIC) TO HOLD (GAS) MODE. MODE BUTTON IS TOO CLOSE TO IGNITION POWER BUTTON. I HAD TO STOP IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC TO PUT CAR IN DRIVE AND RESTART, COULD HAVE BEEN HIT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151011

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I bought my car and I had no idea about a known issue that this car has.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231231

I RECEIVED THE CHEVY VOLT 2/20/14 AT AROUND 10:45 AM. MY PARTNER AND I HAD A VERY IMPORTANT MEETING AT 12:30 P.M. IN JERSEY CITY, NJ SO WE LEFT DIRECTLY FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN THE BRAND NEW VOLT, 7 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140221

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I bought my car and I had no idea about a known issue that this car has.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231231

I RECEIVED THE CHEVY VOLT 2/20/14 AT AROUND 10:45 AM. MY PARTNER AND I HAD A VERY IMPORTANT MEETING AT 12:30 P.M. IN JERSEY CITY, NJ SO WE LEFT DIRECTLY FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN THE BRAND NEW VOLT, 7 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140221

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Chevrolet Volt — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (19 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2015 ▲ 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ■ 2013 ◆ 2012

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Volt reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Chevrolet Volt is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Volt?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Volt have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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