2011 Chevrolet Volt Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt.
Worst 2011 Chevrolet Volt Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR BAGS
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 | 1 | — | 66,473 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 1 | — | 67,677 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 82,531 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 63,683 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 84,333 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2 | — | 28,606 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 15,528 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 6,028 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 84,763 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 84,763 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 97,000 mi | |
| HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 17,445 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 12,000 mi |
Recalls for 2011 Chevrolet Volt
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~100,472 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery.
Other Chevrolet Volt Years
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Volt reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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