Chevrolet Volt problems by year

1,852 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 9 Chevrolet Volt model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.

Years with the most complaints

2017 (693)

Years with notably fewer complaints

2011 (49), 2015 (43), 2019 (34)

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Most reported problem
2019 Fewer complaints	34	2	Power Train
2018	218	2	Electrical System
2017 Most complained	693	0	Electrical System
2016	169	1	Electrical System
2015 Fewer complaints	43	1	Electrical System
2014	93	0	Air Bags
2013	308	3	Air Bags
2012	245	2	Air Bags
2011 Fewer complaints	49	1	Electrical System

How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Chevrolet.