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2013 Chevrolet Volt

Based on reports from 442 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
442
Crashes
17
Fires
2
Recalls
3
TSBs
1,947
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 442 complaints, 17 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.1x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

brakes stopped working

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

died while driving

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

passenger occupancy sensor failure

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

159 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 66K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

69
0–30K
58
30–60K
113
60–90K
48
90–120K
15
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (113 reports) • Median: 66K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (159 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags159 (36%)
Fuel System52 (12%)
Electrical50 (11%)
Engine37 (8%)
Seats30 (7%)
Drivetrain24 (5%)
Brakes20 (5%)
Other15 (3%)

2013 Chevrolet Volt: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 36% of all reports filed for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, with 159 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 66,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 66K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, with 52 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, with 50 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, with 37 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
12
11
13
38
14
12
15
16
16
12
17
58
18
95
19
65
20
47
21
29
22
24
23
18
24
11
25
3
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

15V145000Apr 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 start itself to recharge the electric battery.

18V397000Jul 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.

23V516000Oct 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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Volt is the 2017 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2013 Chevrolet Volt vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

442

Class avg

213

2.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 442 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Chevrolet Volt Model Years

201920182017201620152014201320122011
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2013 Chevrolet Volt: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Chevrolet Volt?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Chevrolet Volt is related to the airbags, with 159 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
The 2013 Chevrolet Volt has 442 complaints, 17 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Chevrolet Volt problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Chevrolet Volt has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Volt problems start?
Based on 309 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 66,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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