Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Chevrolet Volt has 3 recalls, 308 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
308
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 24, 2026
18V397000
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. An update to the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 (HPCM2) may have disab...
15V145000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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 t...
23V516000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may exp...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Chevrolet Volt 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fully charged. Goes from electric to generator/gas propulsion and abruptly slowes about 1/2 speed. ... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I received the "Propulsion Power is Reduced" Alert engine light while driving in "Normal" mode on th... |
| Dec 13, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MP... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS | The passenger presence sensor is failing or failed because every time someone sit in there the airba... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | The drivers side front seatbelt pretensioner assembly contains a braided steel cable. The cable, thr... |
| Sep 13, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel leaking from fuel tank at filler inlet. Defect in fuel tank assembly. Large puddle of gasoline... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Propulsion power reduced error has happened many times but the recall lookup shows that there are no... |
| Jul 6, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The passenger occupancy sensor gives a false positive. The only way I can get rid of the beeping is ... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving approximately 76-77 MPH, th... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Passenger presence does not detect people in it and makes it unsafe for passenger without airbags. T... |
| Dec 23, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This is a reoccurring problem that is worsening. It is difficult to replicate (but becoming easier t... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | Front passenger seat sensor intermittently fails, causing the Passenger Airbag indicator to switch t... |
| Sep 14, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle went into reduced propulsion mode and then shut-off while driving down the highway. Same iss... |
| Jul 19, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine shuts off randomly...message "Engine not available". Car shut off on freeway at 60 mph. Got ... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | While driving, the car developed a brake malfunction. when the brake pedal is depressed you can feel... |
| May 3, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This report is in general for EV batteries and low propulsion, BMW also. When system moves to low pr... |
| Apr 26, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MP... |
| Mar 6, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Sudden loss of power. Driving on freeway. Speed decreased by 25 mph. Just about avoided a rear end a... |
| Feb 3, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1)A diagnostic inspection performed by Terry Labonte Chevrolet in Greensboro, N.C., during the week ... |
| Jan 15, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | I have a 2013 Volt. Passenger Presence pad in the passenger front seat caused the "Airbag Service" w... |