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2018 Chevrolet Volt transmission problems

The 2018 Chevrolet Volt has 82 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 24% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

82

Transmission complaints

24%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Volt transmission complaints by model year218 complaints2011: 3 complaints2012: 22 complaints2013: 24 complaints2014: 4 complaints2015: 6 complaints2016: 51 complaints2017: 218 complaints2018: 82 complaints2019: 16 complaints
Volt transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

When the vehicle is placed in park and I attempt to turn it off, the dash will indicate the vehicle is not in park and subsequently, the vehicle cannot be turned off. Sometimes, if you wiggle the shifter or move it through all the settings (RNDL) and back to park, it will resolve the issue.…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 15, 2022

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2018 Chevrolet Volt have?

NHTSA has 82 complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Volt transmission — 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.