Are 2019 Chevrolet Volt transmission problems common?

NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Volt, which makes up 47% of all complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among any Volt year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Volt shift-to-park issue?

No related recalls are on file with NHTSA for this component on the 2019 Volt, despite multiple owner complaints describing the shift-to-park warning.

At what mileage do 2019 Volt transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 5,200 miles.

Did the 2019 Chevrolet Volt transmission issue cause any crashes?

NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Volt.

2019 Chevrolet Volt Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Volt, 47% of its 34 total complaints for the year, the highest share of any Volt model year. There are no related recalls on file, and median mileage at failure is 5,200 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 16; 47% of 34
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 5,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the shifter displaying a "shift to park" warning even when the lever is in park, preventing the car from turning off.
Some drivers say the vehicle will not shut off after being shifted to park, forcing them to wiggle the shift lever repeatedly to clear the error.
Several complaints describe sudden loss of propulsion while driving, including one case where power dropped from 70 mph to under 59 mph with a "propulsion power reduced" message.
One owner reported the shift control button getting physically stuck when moving into park, requiring replacement of the shift control assembly.
A separate complaint describes the propulsion system failing at startup with a stored diagnostic code that the dealer could not diagnose or reproduce.

When 2019 Chevrolet Volt transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 28, 2018, latest Aug 12, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2018 to Aug 2025; peak Aug 2022 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Volt

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Volt model year

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

20113 (6%)
201222 (9%)
201324 (8%)
20144 (4%)
20156 (14%)
201651 (30%)
2017219 (31%)
201884 (38%)
201916 (47%)

Frequently asked questions

Are 2019 Chevrolet Volt transmission problems common?: NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Volt, which makes up 47% of all complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among any Volt year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Volt shift-to-park issue?: No related recalls are on file with NHTSA for this component on the 2019 Volt, despite multiple owner complaints describing the shift-to-park warning.
At what mileage do 2019 Volt transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 5,200 miles.
Did the 2019 Chevrolet Volt transmission issue cause any crashes?: NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Volt.