2013 Chevrolet Volt service brakes problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving, the car developed a brake malfunction. when the brake pedal is depressed you can feel the pedal pulsating and was not slowing down until you pressed harder then the brakes apply abruptly causing risk of rear ending. Upon pulling over to the hard shoulder the pedal pulsating/drumming…”
filed Jul 13, 2024
“Vehicle does not allow driver to driven uphill when packed uphill but keeps rolling down the hill even upon being throttled. Also emergency brake goes not catch but locks the wheel. Chevy diagnosed the issues agreed is manufacture defect, parties contracted agreement singed for repairs at no cost…”
filed Aug 1, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Volt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volt | 3 | 9% |
| 2018 Volt | 9 | 4% |
| 2017 Volt | 27 | 4% |
| 2016 Volt | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 Volt | 6 | 14% |
| 2014 Volt | 6 | 6% |
| 2012 Volt | 23 | 9% |
| 2011 Volt | 3 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.