MYRModel Year Report

2018 Chevrolet Volt

◆ Worse than typical
2018 Chevrolet Volt
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more 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, 2018 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 2018 2019: 34 complaints 2019
2018: 214 complaints
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YearComplaints
201149
2012245
2013308
201493
201543
2016169
2017690
2018214
201934

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 37%

37% of complaints: electrical system — 80 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 35%

35% of complaints: power train — 75 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 30%

30% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 65 distinct reports on file.

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The car lost propulsion while driving on an on-ramp road onto an interstate, luckily the car was able to make it the shoulder. Vehicle slowed to below 40mph and intermittently down to 0mph when waiting and restarting vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230921

ENGINE 22%

22% of complaints: engine — 48 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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COLLISION OCCURRED ON E DENNY WAY IN SEATTLE, APPROX 3:20 PM ON A DOWNHILL SLOPE IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES OF CONSTANT BRAKE USE TO HOLD BACK THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180912

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2018 — complaint volume: 214
R 20181011 — service brakes, hydraulic

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018.

Campaign 18V576000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181107 — seat belts

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018.

Campaign 18V673000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

I 20231129 — PE (closed 20250303)

Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Chevrolet Volt — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (80 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (75 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (65 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V576000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V673000 (seat belts) has been completed.
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 2018 Chevrolet Volt reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Chevrolet Volt is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Volt?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Volt have?

2 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.