Chevrolet Volt Recalls (2011-2019)
The Chevrolet Volt has been the subject of 8 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2011 to 2019 model years. They cluster mostly around the air bags, service brakes, and seat belts.
The Chevrolet Volt scores 60 out of 100 (grade B), a better-than-average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 88% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 13% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 8 campaigns span 7 model years of the Chevrolet Volt. The single largest affected 210,628 vehicles, over service brakes. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Volt problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Chevrolet Volt may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Chevrolet Volt recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Chevrolet Volt recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2019 Chevrolet Volt Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2019 Chevrolet Volt, involving the seat belts and service brakes.
2018 Chevrolet Volt Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2018 Chevrolet Volt, involving the seat belts and service brakes.
2016 Chevrolet Volt Recalls
1 recall affects the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, involving the air bags.
2015 Chevrolet Volt Recalls
1 recall affects the 2015 Chevrolet Volt, involving the steering.
2013 Chevrolet Volt Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, involving the air bags, hybrid propulsion system, and electrical system.
2012 Chevrolet Volt Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2012 Chevrolet Volt, involving the electrical system, engine and engine cooling, and electronic stability control (esc).
2011 Chevrolet Volt Recalls
1 recall affects the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, involving the electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Every Chevrolet Volt recall in detail
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2013 Chevrolet Volt
- Vehicles in this recall
- 767
- Reported
- Jul 27, 2023
- Owners notified
- Oct 23, 2023
Defect: 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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 23V516000.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2018-2019 Chevrolet Volt
- Vehicles in this recall
- 15,800
- Reported
- Sep 26, 2018
- Owners notified
- Nov 7, 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."
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 18V673000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2018-2019 Chevrolet Volt
- Vehicles in this recall
- 210,628
- Reported
- Aug 30, 2018
- Owners notified
- Oct 11, 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 18V576000.
Hybrid Propulsion System
- Affected years
- 2013 Chevrolet Volt
- Vehicles in this recall
- 4,606
- Reported
- Jun 14, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jul 24, 2018
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 18V397000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2016 Chevrolet Volt
- Vehicles in this recall
- 16
- Reported
- Oct 5, 2017
- Owners notified
- Nov 8, 2017
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.
NHTSA campaign number 17V621000.
Steering
- Affected years
- 2015 Chevrolet Volt
- Vehicles in this recall
- 10
- Reported
- Jul 10, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jul 28, 2015
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.
Risk: Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15386.
NHTSA campaign number 15V442000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2011-2013 Chevrolet Volt
- Vehicles in this recall
- 50,236
- Reported
- Mar 13, 2015
- Owners notified
- Apr 15, 2015
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 15V145000.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Affected years
- 2012 Chevrolet Volt
- Vehicles in this recall
- 4
- Reported
- Jun 27, 2013
Defect: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, through April 17, 2012. Due to a brake pressure modulator valve problem, the vehicles do not relieve brake pressure from the front brakes during an anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), or traction control event. One or both front brakes may lock up and not release. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems"' and No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: If the brakes lock up it could cause a loss of steering control and/or a lengthened distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new brake pressure modulator valve free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 12, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546. GM's recall number is 13184.
NHTSA campaign number 13V271000.
Common questions about Chevrolet Volt recalls
- Does the Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 8 recall campaigns on record for the Chevrolet Volt across the 2011 to 2019 model years. The most common areas are the air bags, service brakes, and seat belts.
- How many times has the Chevrolet Volt been recalled?
- The Chevrolet Volt has 8 recall campaigns from the 2011 to 2019 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Chevrolet Volt recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the service brakes, affecting 210,628 vehicles. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Which Chevrolet Volt model year has the most recalls?
- The 2013 Chevrolet Volt has the most, with 3 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Chevrolet Volt has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.