How many electrical complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Volt have?

NHTSA lists 27 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Volt, which is 29% of the 93 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this issue on the 2014 Volt.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2014 Volt?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical complaints is 47,300 miles.

Have electrical issues on the 2014 Volt caused crashes or fires?

NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 1 fire to Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Volt, with no reported injuries.

How does the 2014 Volt compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2014 Volt's electrical complaints make up 29% of its total complaints, lower than the 2017 Volt's 45% and the 2016 Volt's 46%, but higher than the 2013 Volt's 21%.

2014 Chevrolet Volt Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 27 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt, 29% of its 93 total complaints. Four crashes and one fire are linked to this area, with a median failure mileage of 47,300. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 27; 29% of 93
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 47,300 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicles unexpectedly lose power or shut off while driving, in some cases rolling into another vehicle or causing a crash.
The instrument panel or infotainment head unit goes dark or reboots at random while the car is in motion.
Owners report the ignition or drive-mode buttons sit too close together, leading to accidental mode changes or shutdowns.
Level 1 charging cords have reportedly overheated or burned during normal use.
Some owners describe a 'Propulsion Power is Reduced' warning followed by an unexpected forward surge with no brake input.

When 2014 Chevrolet Volt electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 21, 2014, latest Jul 30, 2025.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2014 to Jul 2025; peak Sep 2017 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Volt model year

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

201124 (49%)
201287 (36%)
201364 (21%)
201427 (29%)
201518 (41%)
201677 (46%)
2017312 (45%)
201886 (39%)
201911 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Volt have?: NHTSA lists 27 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Volt, which is 29% of the 93 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this issue on the 2014 Volt.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2014 Volt?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical complaints is 47,300 miles.
Have electrical issues on the 2014 Volt caused crashes or fires?: NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 1 fire to Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Volt, with no reported injuries.
How does the 2014 Volt compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2014 Volt's electrical complaints make up 29% of its total complaints, lower than the 2017 Volt's 45% and the 2016 Volt's 46%, but higher than the 2013 Volt's 21%.