2018 Chevrolet Volt
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 86 of 222 complaints (39%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more crash reports (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 697 in 2017 to 222 in 2018.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | vs. 2018 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
| Combined MPG | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 43 / 42 | 43 / 42 | 43 / 42 | 43 / 42 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | |
| Complaints filed | 169 | 697 | 222 | 34 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 2 | 8 | 4 | 3 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 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 2018 Chevrolet Volt have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Chevrolet Volt?
Electrical: 86 of 222 NHTSA complaints (39%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Chevrolet Volt get?
EPA rates it 42 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Chevrolet Volt?
EPA estimates $1,500 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas or Electricity | Compact Cars | 43 mpg | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | $1,500 | 51 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 40 | 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 (2)
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER · Campaign 18V673000 · Oct 2, 2018
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18315.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER · Campaign 18V576000 · Sep 5, 2018
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.