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2018 Chevrolet Volt. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 8,350 and 30,000 miles. Median 20,000, from 39 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
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 47% |
| Electrical | 38% |
| Engine | 17% |
| Brakes | 8% |
| Fuel system | 5% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
18V673000 Sep 2018 Seat Belts / Rear/Other
Defect. 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."
Risk. If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18315.
18V576000 Aug 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
Defect. 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.
Risk. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Volt 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 43 / 42 / 42 | Regular | $1,500 |
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 2016–2019 Chevrolet Volt, 7.9M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 6 | 137K |
| Oil changes & service | 2 | 61K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 8 | 55K |
| Cooling system | 1 | 21K |
| Transmission & shifter | 1 | 21K |
| Brakes & ABS | 3 | 19K |
| Spark plugs & ignition coils | 2 | 15K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 1 | 5K |
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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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