How many engine complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Volt have?

NHTSA lists 43 Engine-area complaints for the 2013 Volt, which is 14% of the 308 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt engine problems?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this Engine problem area, though one sample complaint references a separate engine and engine cooling campaign.

At what mileage do 2013 Volt engine problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure for Engine-area complaints on the 2013 Volt is 52,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

What do owners describe when the 2013 Volt engine fails?

Owners most often describe the car losing propulsion power or stalling while driving, sometimes with a dashboard message saying the engine is not available.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data for this Engine problem area on the 2013 Volt shows 1 crash and 3 injuries reported, with 0 fires.

2013 Chevrolet Volt Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 43 Engine-area complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, 14% of all complaints filed for that year. Owners commonly report the engine shutting down or stalling while driving, often with a "propulsion power reduced" or "engine not available" warning. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 43; 14% of 308
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 52,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Vehicle displays a "propulsion power is reduced" or "engine not available, service soon" message while driving, sometimes followed by a stall.
Engine and motor shut off unexpectedly at low speeds, such as while idling in a driveway or parking lot, then restart on their own.
Car decelerates or stalls on the highway without warning even when the accelerator is pressed, in one case leading to a rear-end crash.
Owners report the vehicle can be shut off while still in "drive" gear and will still roll, unlike other automatic-transmission cars.
Electrical faults are described alongside engine problems, including windows dropping on their own, unexpected loss of power, and the car not registering it is in park.
Some owners state the issue recurred after dealer repairs tied to an NHTSA campaign for engine and engine cooling.

When 2013 Chevrolet Volt engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 6, 2012, latest Apr 30, 2026.

43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2012 to Apr 2026; peak May 2018 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Volt model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20115 (10%)
201237 (15%)
201343 (14%)
201411 (12%)
201510 (23%)
201654 (32%)
2017212 (30%)
201857 (26%)
20194 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Volt have?: NHTSA lists 43 Engine-area complaints for the 2013 Volt, which is 14% of the 308 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt engine problems?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this Engine problem area, though one sample complaint references a separate engine and engine cooling campaign.
At what mileage do 2013 Volt engine problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure for Engine-area complaints on the 2013 Volt is 52,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
What do owners describe when the 2013 Volt engine fails?: Owners most often describe the car losing propulsion power or stalling while driving, sometimes with a dashboard message saying the engine is not available.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data for this Engine problem area on the 2013 Volt shows 1 crash and 3 injuries reported, with 0 fires.