Worst 2018 Chevrolet Volt Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 78 | — | — | 46,278 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 73 | — | — | 24,639 mi | |
| Fuel System | 63 | — | — | 16,616 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 48 | — | — | 41,846 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 3 | — | 2,704 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | 15 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm):Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Hoses/Valves/Sensors | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Chevrolet Volt
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~226,428 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
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2018 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.
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