How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Volt have?

NHTSA lists 24 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, making up 8% of all 308 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt transmission or powertrain?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt.

At what mileage do 2013 Volt powertrain problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt is 47,082.5 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

Yes. NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, though no fires were reported.

How does 2013 compare to other Volt years for this problem area?

The 2013 Volt's 8% share of complaints in this area is lower than later years like 2016 (30%), 2017 (31%), 2018 (38%), and 2019 (47%), based on NHTSA complaint data.

2013 Chevrolet Volt Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, 8% of all complaints for the year, with 2 crashes and 2 injuries reported. No related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure was 47,082.5 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 24; 8% of 308
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 47,083 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of propulsion with a "propulsion power reduced" or "engine not available, service soon" warning appearing while driving at low speeds.
Some drivers describe the vehicle shutting off completely and losing all electrical power after accidentally pressing the power button located near the drive-mode button.
One owner reported the transmission control unit needing replacement after the engine shut down without warning while driving around 30 mph.
Another owner noted the car could be turned off and left in "D" gear, allowing it to roll unintentionally.
A driver described the gear shifter slipping from "L" to "D" without the release button being pressed.
One complaint described a major, gradual loss of acceleration power in electric or hybrid mode compared to when the car was new.

When 2013 Chevrolet Volt transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 19, 2013, latest Apr 23, 2024.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Apr 2024; peak Jun 2013 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Volt model year

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

20113 (6%)
201222 (9%)
201324 (8%)
20144 (4%)
20156 (14%)
201651 (30%)
2017219 (31%)
201884 (38%)
201916 (47%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Volt have?: NHTSA lists 24 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, making up 8% of all 308 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt transmission or powertrain?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt.
At what mileage do 2013 Volt powertrain problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt is 47,082.5 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: Yes. NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt, though no fires were reported.
How does 2013 compare to other Volt years for this problem area?: The 2013 Volt's 8% share of complaints in this area is lower than later years like 2016 (30%), 2017 (31%), 2018 (38%), and 2019 (47%), based on NHTSA complaint data.