2019 Chevrolet Volt Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
25/100
#7 most-complained of 9 Volt years
The 2019 Chevrolet Volt ranks 7th worst out of 9 model years, with a Complaint Index of 25 and a "Good" verdict relative to other Volt years. NHTSA lists 34 complaints, 2 recalls, 3 crashes, and 1 injury for this year.
- Complaints
- 34
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 42
- 43 city / 42 hwy
Top 2019 Chevrolet Volt problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain16 (47%)
- Electrical System11 (32%)
- Other8 (24%)
- Engine4 (12%)
- Brakes3 (9%)
- Fuel System2 (6%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (3%)
- Steering1 (3%)
- Structure & Body1 (3%)
What owners report
- Brake pedal response drops sharply during stops, with some owners reporting the car barely slows despite hard pedal pressure, leading to rear-end or near crashes.
- Some owners report the brake pedal freezing and failing to depress at low mileage, preventing the car from stopping in traffic.
- Owners describe sudden loss of propulsion and power steering/brake assist while driving, sometimes in rain, followed by a crash and inability to restart the vehicle.
- The car has stalled at highway speed with a "propulsion power reduced to 0" and "shift to park" message appearing on the dash shortly after purchase.
- A recurring "shift to park" error prevents the vehicle from shutting off, sometimes requiring owners to jiggle the shifter to power down, which some say could leave them stranded.
2019 Chevrolet Volt recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V673000Sep 26, 2018Seat Belts15,800 vehicles
Seat belts:rear/other
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18315.
- NHTSA 18V576000Aug 30, 2018Brakes210,628 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
2019 Chevrolet Volt fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 43 MPG
- Highway
- 42 MPG
- Combined
- 42 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular 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.
2019 compared with other Volt years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
- Among Volt model years, 2019 ranks 7th worst of 9 with a Complaint Index of 25, which is considered "Good" relative to other years. NHTSA logged 34 complaints and 2 recalls for this year.
- What problems does the 2019 Chevrolet Volt have?
- Owners most often report Transmission & Powertrain issues (16 complaints, 47% share) and Electrical System issues (11 complaints, 32% share), including sudden loss of propulsion and shift-to-park errors.
- Does the 2019 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Volt: one for rear seatbelt retractors (campaign 18V673000) and one for a brake system bleed issue (campaign 18V576000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2019 Volt compare to other bad Volt years?
- The 2019 Volt's Complaint Index of 25 is far lower than the worst years, 2017 (100) and 2013 (88), both rated "Avoid." The best year is 2015, with a Complaint Index of 0.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Chevrolet Volt?
- EPA rates the 2019 Volt at 42 mpg combined (43 city / 42 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,550.