Question 1

Is the Chevrolet VOLT reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Chevrolet VOLT has 2,937 total NHTSA complaints across 9 model years. The most reliable years are 2019 (48 complaints), 2011 (64 complaints), 2015 (70 complaints). Years to avoid: 2017 (1190 complaints), 2013 (448 complaints), 2012 (358 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Chevrolet VOLT should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2017, 2013, 2012 Chevrolet VOLT. The 2017 model has the most complaints (1190) with the top issue being ELECTRICAL.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Chevrolet VOLT?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Chevrolet VOLT are 2019 (48 complaints), 2011 (64 complaints), 2015 (70 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2019	48	BRAND NEW CAR SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE DRIVING - STI...	Excellent Reliability
2018	347	I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH AND SUDD...	Below Average
2017	1190	2017 CHEVROLET VOLT EXTREME ENGINE HAZARD: ON 22-M...	Avoid This Year
2016	284	2016 CHEVY VOLT WOULDN'T START, LESS THAN A YEAR O...	Average
2015	70	I LEASED A 2015 CHEVY VOLT, I USED THE SUPPLIED CH...	Above Average
2014	128	AIR BAG SENSOR AND COMPUTER SYSTEM MALFUNCTION T...	Average
2013	448	WHEN A CELL PHONE IS PLACED ON THE CENTER OF THE P...	Avoid This Year
2012	358	I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND WAS HIT BY AN SU...	Below Average
2011	64	OUR VOLT WAS LEFT OVERNIGHT TO CHARGE USING THE SU...	Above Average

Chevrolet VOLT — All Years

Chevrolet VOLT — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid