2014 Chevrolet Volt Problems, Recalls & Reliability
128 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 12/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Airbags leads the reports, typically around 67,000 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2014 Chevrolet Volt has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2014 sits among all Volt years
What owners report
“The warning "service airbag" appears randomly on the display. This may concern the passenger airbag sensor. Appears with or without any passenger on the seat.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Volt
“A used chevy volt.it came with a level 1 charger. Basic 110 v takes 8 hours to charge 18kvh battery. This charger was repaired from the looks of it.i used it for a few times and it burnt. Luckily it was not near any flame able material, or it may have caused fire.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Volt
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 72 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 53,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 33,509 and 82,628 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 22V063000.
Technical service bulletins
1,654 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
The 2014 Chevrolet Volt drew 128 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 12/100, scored against the model's worst year (2017).
What are the most common 2014 Chevrolet Volt problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt are airbags (32 complaints), electrical (27), and fuel system (19).
At what mileage do 2014 Chevrolet Volt problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Chevrolet Volt problems around 53,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 33,509 and 82,628 miles.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Volt have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.