repaired · 2020 Q1
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
2018 Chevrolet VoltProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 228 owner complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Volt, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-673 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Chevrolet Volt has problems
228 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
90Electrical system
85Power train
76Fuel/propulsion system
51Engine
9Service brakes
8Vehicle speed control
5Steering
4Visibility/wiper
2Structure
75 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 90 | 0 |
| Power train | 85 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 76 | 0 |
| Engine | 51 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 7 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 Chevrolet Volt recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Disc: caliper
Risk. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Volt year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Volt median. How we score
'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Chevrolet Volt safety ratings
2018 Chevrolet Volt 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Chevrolet Volt, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control ModuleNo recall
In owners' words
What Volt owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2018 Chevy Volt is experiencing the EXACT same symptoms as GM's Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) Warranty Extension Program N232432680 AND Program N202307990 AND TSB 19-NA-206. My vehicle falls within the guidlines of affected vehicles, yet GM will not honor their program specifications. My…
My 2018 Chevrolet Volt LT (VIN [XXX]) suffered a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) failure at 142,185 miles. Gandrud Chevrolet in [XXX], diagnosed the failure, citing GM Technical Service Bulletin 18-NA-261 and diagnostic codes U2619, U2620, U2621, U2622, U2623 and U2624. The dealer replaced the…
While driving through a canyon to get home, my check engine light came on and I saw the message "Propulsion Power Reduced" on my dash. The speed limit on that road is 65 mph, and I lost power going up a hill and went from 65 mph on cruise control to 48 mph. There are a lot of cars on that road, and…
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