GREEN CHOICE
The EPA has certified this vehicle as among the 20 percent lowest-emitting passenger vehicles for its model year, based on government greenhouse gas and smog ratings.
Chevrolet Volt
EPA MPG:
37 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
37 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
The 2013 Volt is less reliable than other cars from the same model year.
The 2013 Chevrolet Volt has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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The 2013 Chevrolet Volt has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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2013 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
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Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Electric Motor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
EV Battery
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
EV Charging
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Powertrain
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Electric Motor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
EV Battery
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
EV Charging
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Engine Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Engine Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Engine Cooling
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Engine Electrical
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Transmission Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Drive System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Exhaust
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Brakes
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Climate System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Build Quality
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Electrical Accessories
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Body Hardware
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Paint/Trim
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Noises/Leaks
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
NA
2016*
NA
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability
information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for
about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential
trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes,
to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
AIR BAGS
Jul 27, 2023
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. On some 2013 Volt vehicles, the steering wheel will be replaced as well, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232413120.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
23V516000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
767
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 14, 2018
If the voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the HPCM2, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18215.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
18V397000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
4606
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 13, 2015
If the engine runs for an extended period of time in an enclosed space, there may be a build up of carbon monoxide, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software to limit the time that the stationary vehicle can be left in the ON position, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14617.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
15V145000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
50236
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