Worst 2013 Chevrolet Volt Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Fuel System
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 160 | 1 | — | 78,744 mi | |
| Fuel System | 52 | 2 | 1 | 49,879 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 51 | 1 | — | 49,832 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 36 | 1 | — | 48,487 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 31 | — | — | 68,391 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 24 | 2 | — | 48,851 mi | |
| Brakes | 19 | 4 | — | 37,144 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | 63,297 mi | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System | 5 | — | — | 87,265 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 2 | — | 21,661 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 51,875 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System:Charging:Cable/Cord:Accessory | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Trunk Lid | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Chevrolet Volt
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~55,609 vehicles.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. An update to the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 (HPCM2) may have disabled the cell balancing function causing a low-voltage condition.
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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2013 Chevrolet Volt — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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