Chevrolet Volt years to avoid and best years
Newer Chevrolet Volt years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2017 has the most complaints per year, at 26 (698 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2019 at 2 (from 34 complaints), 2016 at 3 (from 169 complaints), and 2015 at 4 (from 44 complaints). On the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, 99 of 698 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
Chevrolet Volt reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Chevrolet Volt. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 → Fewest | 2 | 34 | 2 | Powertrain | 42 |
| 2018 → | 13 | 222 | 2 | Powertrain | 42 |
| 2017 → Most | 26 | 698 | 0 | Electrical system | 42 |
| 2016 → Fewest | 3 | 169 | 1 | Electrical system | 42 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 4 | 44 | 1 | Electrical system | 37 |
| 2014 → | 5 | 93 | 0 | Air bags | 37 |
| 2013 → | 11 | 308 | 3 | Air bags | 37 |
| 2012 → | 10 | 245 | 2 | Air bags | 37 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Hatchback
- Oil
- dexos1 SAE 5W-30 (0W-30 recommended below −29 °C / −20 °F) · 3.7 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 215/55R17
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 15V-145 covers certain 2011-2013 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. If the driver exits without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine starts on its own to recharge. If the engine runs for an extended period in an enclosed space, carbon monoxide may build up, increasing the risk of personal injury. Remedy: dealers update engine management software to limit how long a stationary vehicle can remain ON, free of charge. NHTSA safety recall 18V-397 covers certain 2013 Volt vehicles where an HPCM2 update may have disabled cell balancing and caused a low-voltage condition; if voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion. Remedy: dealers reprogram the HPCM2 free of charge; GM's number for this recall is 18215.
- Body styles
- Hatchback
- Oil
- SAE 5W-20 (0W-20 may be used as an alternative) · 4.2 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 215/50R17
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Volt years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2019 at 2 (from 34 complaints), 2016 at 3 (from 169 complaints), and 2015 at 4 (from 44 complaints).
Which Chevrolet Volt year has the most owner complaints?
2017 has the most complaints per year, at 26 (698 complaints). On the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, 99 of 698 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Chevrolet Volt owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Chevrolet Volt years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
How much oil does a Chevrolet Volt take?
First-generation US manuals list about 3.7 qt with filter (dexos1 5W-30). Second-generation manuals list about 4.2 qt with filter (5W-20).
What generation is the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
Second generation (2016-2019).
What tire sizes does a Chevrolet Volt use?
First-gen US pages list 215/55R17; second-gen pages list 215/50R17.