2018 Chevrolet Volt Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 72 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt, 32% of its 222 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 30,432. No related recalls are listed for this issue. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area.
- Fuel System complaints
- 72
- 32% of 222
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 30,432 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report a 'reduced propulsion power' warning appearing suddenly while driving, with the car losing speed or stalling on the road.
- Several complaints point to a failing Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) that stops the vehicle from switching between electric and gas power.
- Some drivers describe the car losing propulsion entirely on hills, on-ramps, or highways, forcing them onto the shoulder or a slow crawl home.
- Owners mention the check engine light coming on alongside these power-loss events, sometimes with no prior warning.
- One owner reported being unable to exceed 35 mph on the highway while the EV range display dropped rapidly toward zero.
- Some vehicles reportedly sat at the dealership for extended periods due to BECM or related parts being unavailable.
When 2018 Chevrolet Volt fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 25, 2018, latest Aug 27, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2018 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 common are fuel system complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt?
- NHTSA lists 72 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Volt, which is 32% of all 222 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt fuel system issue?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2018 Volt.
- At what mileage do these fuel system problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 30,432 miles.
- Have these fuel system problems caused any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to these complaints.
- How does 2018 compare to other Volt model years for this issue?
- The 2018 Volt's 32% share of complaints in this area is close to the 2017 Volt's 34% and higher than most other model years, though the 2016 Volt reached 38%.