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All cars · Chevrolet Volt · 2014

2014 Chevrolet Volt. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints24NHTSA, first 3 years

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,825 and 48,600 miles. Median 20,289, from 22 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical38%
Brakes21%
Fuel system17%
Engine12%
Steering12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2410000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Volt 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.4L 4-cyl plug-in hybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD35 / 40 / 37Premium$2,100

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2011–2015 Chevrolet Volt, 6.0M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical9141K
Windows, doors & mirrors346K
Heat, A/C & blend door343K
Driveshaft, axles & 4x4134K
Oil changes & service318K
Cooling system115K
Spark plugs & ignition coils19K
Gauges, lights & wiring12K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2011–8–Electrical
20121774523,461Electrical
20131464223,094Electrical
2014–24–Electrical
2015–17–Electrical
2016892224,739Electrical
201785619620,349Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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