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2014 Chevrolet Volt Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

38/100

#6 most-complained of 9 Volt years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

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.

Complaints
93
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
5 / 1
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
37
35 city / 40 hwy

Top 2014 Chevy Volt problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags32 (34%)
  2. Electrical System27 (29%)
  3. Fuel System20 (22%)
  4. Engine11 (12%)
  5. Other9 (10%)
  6. Brakes7 (8%)
  7. Structure & Body6 (6%)
  8. Steering5 (5%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain4 (4%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers4 (4%)

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 complaints: complaints filed per quarter62014 Q12015 Q42017 Q32019 Q12020 Q32022 Q22024 Q2
126 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2019 Q1 (6).

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201120122013201420152016201720182019
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Avoid75245237
2013Avoid88308337
2014Good3893037
2015Best044137
2016Caution50169142

All Chevrolet Volt years: best and worst →

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.