2014 Chevrolet Volt Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2014 Chevrolet Volt has a complaint index of 38, ranking 6th out of 9 model years and earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Volt years. It has 93 complaints, no recalls, and its top problem area is airbags.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 38/100
- #6 of 9 Volt years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 93
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 37
- 35 city / 40 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2014 Chevy Volt problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags32 (34%)
- Electrical System27 (29%)
- Fuel System20 (22%)
- Engine11 (12%)
- Other9 (10%)
- Brakes7 (8%)
- Structure & Body6 (6%)
- Steering5 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Ignition or power system shut off unexpectedly while driving, in one case forcing a driver to stop in traffic and restart the car while rolling.
- Owners report the vehicle losing propulsion power and displaying "Propulsion Power is Reduced" or "engine not available, service soon" messages, sometimes followed by stalling.
- Brake pedal reportedly went to the floor with normal braking failing at low speed, requiring hard pressure to stop the car.
- Warning lights for brakes, ABS, and stability control illuminated on startup, with brakes described as mushy but still functional through a mechanical fail-safe.
- Steering was reported to develop a mechanical locking or catching sensation on highway driving above 50 mph, requiring extra force to correct.
- A used charger reportedly burned during charging after repeated use.
2014 Chevrolet Volt recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2014 Chevrolet Volt fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 35 MPG
- Highway
- 40 MPG
- Combined
- 37 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,150
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium Gas or Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Volt years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
- Compared to other Volt model years, the 2014 Volt ranks 6th out of 9 with a complaint index of 38, giving it a "Good" verdict relative to other years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Volt?
- NHTSA complaints show airbags as the top problem area at 34% of complaints, followed by electrical system issues at 29% and fuel system issues at 22%.
- Does the 2014 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt.
- How does the 2014 Volt compare to the 2013 and 2017 Volt?
- The 2013 Volt has a complaint index of 88 and an "Avoid" verdict, and the 2017 Volt has an index of 100, also "Avoid." The 2014 Volt's index of 38 is much lower, making it a comparatively better year.