Chevrolet Volt years to avoid
The Chevrolet Volt years to avoid are 2017, 2013 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2019 is the cleanest year on record.
2,964
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
2011–2019
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Volt years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | High complaint rate | 1,199 | |
| 2013 | High complaint rate | 448 |
Every Volt year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 48 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 362 | 2 | |
| 2017avoid | 1,199 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 285 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 71 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 128 | 0 | |
| 2013avoid | 448 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 359 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 64 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Volt years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Volt years to avoid are 2017, 2013. The cleanest year on record is 2019.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Volt?
By complaint volume, 2019 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Volt years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Volt have?
Across all model years, the Volt has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,964 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.