2013 Chevrolet Volt Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 20 brake complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, 6% of its 308 total complaints that year. The median mileage at failure was 22,850. No related recall is listed for this component.
- Brakes complaints
- 20
- 6% of 308
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 22,850 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal reportedly goes to the floor with no antilock system response, sometimes leading to a collision at low speed.
- Owners describe sudden loss of braking power when one wheel hits a pothole or uneven pavement, with a low traction message on the dashboard.
- Some report the antilock feature failing to engage on ice or snow unless the pedal is slammed hard, causing the vehicle to slide.
- A whining noise during braking or coasting has been linked by dealers to regenerative brake bearing failure.
- A few owners describe a lurching feeling when regenerative braking cuts out abruptly over bumps, accompanied by a low traction warning.
- One complaint describes total electrical system failure while driving, which also disabled brakes, steering, and the horn.
When 2013 Chevrolet Volt brake complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 7, 2013, latest Jul 13, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Volt model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Volt have?
- NHTSA lists 20 brake-related complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, which is 6% of the 308 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the brake system on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2013 Volt?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt is 22,850 miles.
- Were there any crashes linked to brake complaints on the 2013 Volt?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 1 injury among the 20 brake complaints filed for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt.
- How does the 2013 Volt compare to other Volt years for brake complaints?
- The 2013 Volt's brake complaints made up 6% of its total complaints, lower than the 2012 model's 10% and the 2015 model's 14%, but higher than the 2016 model's 3%.