2013 Chevrolet Volt: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 308 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
308
Complaints
3
Recalls
8
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
9
Injuries
37.7
Severity index
Severity index 37.7 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Chevrolet Volt ranks 114 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 21% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 161 | 52.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 63 | 20.5% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 53 | 17.2% |
| ENGINE | 37 | 12.0% |
| SEATS | 31 | 10.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 24 | 7.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 19 | 6.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 | 4.9% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 161 of 308 complaints (52.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 71 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V397000 | 14/06/2018 | 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 disabled the cell balancing function causing a low-voltage condition. |
| 15V145000 | 13/03/2015 | 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 the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically |
| 23V516000 | 27/07/2023 | 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 explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.