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#BS-2013-CHEVOL-22D72013 Chevrolet VoltProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 448 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 448 complaints, 17 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.3x the class average.
Top reported problems
display screens not working properly
2 complaints • Severity 6/10
brakes stopped working
2 complaints • Severity 8/10
died while driving
2 complaints • Severity 8/10
charger door sticks
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
check engine warnings on
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
160 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 66K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (113 reports) • Median: 66K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Airbags (160 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2013 Chevrolet Volt: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 36% of all reports filed for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, with 160 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 53 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 12% of all reports filed for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, with 52 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 38 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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
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.
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.
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
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2013 Chevrolet Volt NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Pedestrian alert sounds
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Passenger Sensing System
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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
448
Class avg
192
2.3x 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. 448 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.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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