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2018 Chevrolet Volt electrical system problems

The 2018 Chevrolet Volt has 83 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 24% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

83

Electrical System complaints

24%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Volt electrical system complaints by model year319 complaints2011: 24 complaints2012: 93 complaints2013: 65 complaints2014: 29 complaints2015: 18 complaints2016: 80 complaints2017: 319 complaints2018: 83 complaints2019: 12 complaints
Volt electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

The vehicle frequently has an 'Action Required - Shift to Park' display on the dashboard even though the shift lever is in park. This means that the car cannot be powered off and you cannot leave the vehicle. It is a problem that GMC is aware of, but refuses to fix under warranty unless the vehicle…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 14, 2022

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2018 Chevrolet Volt have?

NHTSA has 83 complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Volt electrical system — 24% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.