2018 Chevrolet Volt fuel/propulsion system problems
71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2018 Chevrolet Volt — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving back from [XXX] on XXX, when I received a "propulsion power limited" message on my dash with a check engine light. I pulled off to a nearby gas station and tried to scan the code to figure out what was going on when I then received the message "Engine unavailable" and the car shut…”
filed Aug 27, 2026
“I was driving on an interstate in Seattle, and the car completely died. A check engine light went on. I had to roll into the shoulder and call for a tow to the dealership's service department. Here is what they found: ----60GCZ ENGINE REPAIR DIAG/ customer reports the ses lamp is on with reduced…”
filed Aug 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
18-NA-180 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 4, 2025
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Volt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volt | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 Volt | 233 | 33% |
| 2016 Volt | 63 | 37% |
| 2015 Volt | 11 | 25% |
| 2014 Volt | 19 | 20% |
| 2013 Volt | 53 | 17% |
| 2012 Volt | 37 | 15% |
| 2011 Volt | 6 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.