2019 Chevrolet Volt Problems, Recalls & Reliability
48 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Chevrolet Volt, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 5/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Transmission & drivetrain leads the reports.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2019 Chevrolet Volt has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2019 sits among all Volt years
What owners report
Recalls (2)
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…
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 22V063000.
Technical service bulletins
630 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2019 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 2019 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
The 2019 Chevrolet Volt drew 48 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 5/100, scored against the model's worst year (2017).
What are the most common 2019 Chevrolet Volt problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 Chevrolet Volt are transmission & drivetrain (16 complaints), electrical (11), and other (9).
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Volt have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2019 Chevrolet Volt. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
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.