2014 Chevrolet Volt
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Airbags & Restraints
Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 32 of 93 complaints (34%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Body, Seats & Latches include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 308 in 2013 to 93 in 2014.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | vs. 2014 similar vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 1,500 | |
| Combined MPG | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 42 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 35 / 40 | 35 / 40 | 35 / 40 | 35 / 40 | 43 / 42 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 87 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 51 | |
| Complaints filed | 245 | 308 | 93 | 44 | 169 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Volt have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.
What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Chevrolet Volt?
Airbags & Restraints: 32 of 93 NHTSA complaints (34%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Chevrolet Volt get?
EPA rates it 37 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Chevrolet Volt?
EPA estimates $2,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
Similar Vehicles
EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Compact Cars | 35 mpg | 40 mpg | 37 mpg | $2,100 | 81 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 27 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.