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All cars · Chevrolet Volt · 2019

2019 Chevrolet Volt. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints20NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain55%
Electrical35%
Brakes15%
Engine10%
Fuel system5%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2020102

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

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Volt 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD43 / 42 / 42Regular$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.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical6137K
Oil changes & service261K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors855K
Cooling system121K
Transmission & shifter121K
Brakes & ABS319K
Spark plugs & ignition coils215K
Heat, A/C & blend door15K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2016892224,739Electrical
201785619620,349Electrical
2018–64–Transmission & drivetrain
2019–20–Transmission & drivetrain

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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