Worst 2013 Chevrolet Volt Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 160 | 1 | — | 78,744 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 52 | 2 | 1 | 49,879 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 51 | 1 | — | 49,832 mi | |
| ENGINE | 36 | 1 | — | 48,487 mi | |
| SEATS | 31 | — | — | 68,391 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 24 | 2 | — | 48,851 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 19 | 4 | — | 37,144 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 | 1 | — | 73,224 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | — | — | 63,297 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 87,265 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | 2 | — | 21,661 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | — | — | 51,875 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 4 | — | — | 99,167 mi | |
| HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 80,633 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 9,199 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 62,750 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 13,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 7,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ACCESSORY | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 800 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 141,323 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | 6,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | 1 | — | — | 7,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 | — | — | 32 mi |
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Recalls for 2013 Chevrolet Volt
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~105,845 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.
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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