2019 Chevrolet Volt
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.
- Complaints
- 34
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2019
Opened by NHTSA
47% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 34 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 245 |
| 2013 | 308 |
| 2014 | 93 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 170 |
| 2017 | 700 |
| 2018 | 227 |
| 2019 | 34 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
47% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing floor shift.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle lost propulsion and all power mid turn at approximately 45mph. Powe steering and assisted brakes were gone. Conditions were rainy, resulting in single car crash. Car did not restart. No codes present.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-02
Also filed under Electrical system and fuel/propulsion system
Electrical system
32% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Was approaching an intersection with a stoplight that was red. Another car stopped at light. Applied brakes, but car slowed down only slightly, no matter how hard the brake pedal was applied.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-05-16
Also filed under Service brakes
Service brakes
9% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was in stop and go traffic; when the car in front of me stopped suddenly, I tried to brake. I was far enough back that I should have been able to stop in plenty of time. My brake pedal froze and would not depress (brake pump failure).
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-06-08
Engine
9% · 3 reportsFuel/propulsion system
6% · 2 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2018-10-11Service brakes, hydraulic18V576000 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.
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2018-11-07Seat belts18V673000 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.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2023-11-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-03-03 Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Chevrolet Volt — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V576000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 18V673000 · Seat belts
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- Is the 2019 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Chevrolet Volt is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Volt?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Volt have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.