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 Faults
Airbags
Fuel 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 Faults | 22 | 1 | — | 66,473 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 1 | — | 67,677 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 82,531 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Windshield:Electrical Heating Element | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Chevrolet Volt
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~50,236 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.
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2011 Chevrolet Volt — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
What are common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Volt?
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Does the 2011 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2011 Chevrolet Volt?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Volt reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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