2014 Chevrolet Volt Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 20 fuel system complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt, 22% of its 93 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 43,008. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Fuel System complaints
- 20
- 22% of 93
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 43,008 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle displays "Propulsion Power is Reduced" and "Engine Not Available, Service Soon" messages followed by sudden loss of speed while driving.
- Car unexpectedly drops from highway speed to a crawl (5 mph or less) and then stalls completely, sometimes on an incline.
- Transition from electric battery power to the gas engine fails, causing the vehicle to lose propulsion and require towing.
- Battery drains to zero without the gasoline engine engaging as a backup, leaving the car unable to accelerate.
- Some owners report the same stalling and power-reduction pattern recurring after a software update was performed.
- One owner described the fuel system not delivering expected fuel economy, citing around 12 miles per gallon.
When 2014 Chevrolet Volt fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 21, 2014, latest Aug 4, 2025.
Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Volt model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt?
- NHTSA lists 20 fuel system complaints for the 2014 Volt, which is 22% of the 93 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt fuel system?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this fuel system issue on the 2014 Volt.
- At what mileage do these fuel system problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2014 Volt is 43,008 miles.
- What do owners describe happening with the fuel system?
- Owners describe the car displaying a "Propulsion Power is Reduced" warning and then stalling or losing speed, often when the battery power runs low and the gas engine fails to take over smoothly.
- Did these fuel system issues cause crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 0 fires associated with fuel system complaints for the 2014 Volt, and 0 injuries.