Model year
2013 Chevrolet Volt
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 308 complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (160), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (53), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (52). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA rated the 4 DR FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 37 mpg combined and 35 kWh/100 mi (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2011 49 complaints
- 2012 245 complaints
- 2013 308 complaints
- 2014 93 complaints
- 2015 44 complaints
- 2016 170 complaints
- 2017 703 complaints
- 2018 225 complaints
- 2019 34 complaints
Recalls
23V516000 · Jul 27, 2023
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
18V397000 · Jun 14, 2018
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. An update to the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 (HPCM2) may have disabled the cell balancing function causing a low-voltage condition.
15V145000 · Mar 13, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will…
Complaints
308 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 2, injury field 9, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE19013 | Passenger Sensing System · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | Sep 17, 2019 | Jul 2, 2021 |
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volt · 1.4L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 35 | 40 | 37 | 35.0 | 380 | $2,200 |
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Check a vehicle
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