The Lemon IndexChevrolet Volt recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2011–2019 Chevrolet Volt, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 8
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2023 · model year 2013
The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
767 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V516000
- Seat belts · recall issued Sep 2018 · model years 2018–2019
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.
15,800 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V673000
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2018 · model years 2018–2019
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
210,628 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V576000
- Hybrid propulsion system · recall issued Jun 2018 · model year 2013
An update to the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 (HPCM2) may have disabled the cell balancing function causing a low-voltage condition.
4,606 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V397000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2017 · model year 2016
The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
16 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V621000
- Steering · recall issued Jul 2015 · model year 2015
In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.
10 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V442000
- Electrical · recall issued Mar 2015 · model years 2011–2013
If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery.
50,236 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V145000
- Stability control · recall issued Jun 2013 · model year 2012
Due to a brake pressure modulator valve problem, the vehicles do not relieve brake pressure from the front brakes during an anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), or traction control event.
4 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V271000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Volt?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Volt have?
8 recall campaigns across model years 2011–2019, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 12.
Which Chevrolet Volt year has the most recalls?
The 2013, with 3 campaigns. 2019: 2, 2018: 2, 2012: 2.
What are most Chevrolet Volt recalls about?
Airbags: 2 of the 8 campaigns. Then brakes (1) and electrical (1).
What is the newest Chevrolet Volt recall?
Airbags, filed Jul 2023 (NHTSA 23V516000): The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
What is the biggest Chevrolet Volt recall?
NHTSA 18V576000 (brakes, Aug 2018) covers 210,628 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
How do I check if my Chevrolet Volt has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Chevrolet dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Chevrolet Volt: problems and best years · All Chevrolet recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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