2019 Chevrolet Volt Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Volt.

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Complaints
48
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2019 Chevrolet Volt Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:41,733 mi
Crash-related:2
#210 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:13,974 mi
Crash-related:1
#36 complaints

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Chevrolet Volt.

Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
41,733
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
13,974
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Chevrolet Volt

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~226,428 vehicles.

18V673000Seat Belts:rear/other
~15,800 affected

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."

18V576000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
~210,628 affected

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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2019 Chevrolet Volt — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 Chevrolet Volt has 48 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Volt?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 41,733 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (10 complaints, avg 13,974 mi); Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Chevrolet Volt?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 28,514 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Chevrolet Volt?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Volt include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 226,428 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Chevrolet Volt?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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