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#BS-2018-CHEVOL-22D72018 Chevrolet VoltProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 377 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 377 complaints, 7 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 9.7x the class average.
Top reported problems
shift to park error
4 complaints • Severity 7/10
android auto not working
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
brakes failed on downhill slope
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
bad battery energy control module
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
shift to park warning-it wont shift
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
87 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 25K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (42 reports) • Median: 25K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (87 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2018 Chevrolet Volt: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt, with 87 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 25,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 25K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt, with 78 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt, with 75 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt, with 50 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 2018 Chevrolet Volt. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
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."
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2018 Chevrolet Volt NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 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
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
2018 Chevrolet Volt vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)
This vehicle
377
Class avg
39
9.7x 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. 377 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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