2019 Chevrolet Volt Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Volt years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 9th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Volt. That ranks 9th out of 9 Volt model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (16 complaints, 47%), typically at around 5,200 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 34owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Chevrolet Volt problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 16 | 47% | 5,200 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 32% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 24% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 9% | 24,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 9% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 6% | 1,723 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Chevrolet Volt recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:rear/other
Problem: 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.
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 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Problem: 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.
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 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module (PE23022) — opened Nov 29, 2023, closed Mar 3, 2025.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was shifted to park(P), the message to âShift to Parkâ remained displayed. The contact was unable to turn off the vehicle. The contact stated that for approximately 10 minutes, the gear shifter was shifted out of…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the battery high-voltage disconnect relay. The vehicle was not repaired due to a lack…
When shifted into park, persistent error message that car was not in park. Unable to shut off the car despite numerous manipulations of shift. Few similar preceeding incidents were resolved by shift to drive then back to park. Goes to dealer tomorrow. Car running endlessly is dangerous. What if I…
Driver seat frame has a loud squeak during normal operation of vehicle. Driver seat is a critical safety item, and my concern is that the seat frame has a manufacturing defect.
Two incidents related to the powertrain. 1) In December, 2023, the EV battery was drained and the car would not start based on the gas motor. The dealer fixed it in our recollection. 2) On [XXX], I was driving the car out of a Detroit Convention Center parking lot, going up the ramp when the car…
Other Chevrolet Volt years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 34 | 2 |
| 2018 Volt | 225 | 2 |
| 2017 Volt | 701 | 0 |
| 2016 Volt | 169 | 1 |
| 2015 Volt | 44 | 1 |
| 2014 Volt | 93 | 0 |
| 2013 Volt | 308 | 3 |
| 2012 Volt | 245 | 2 |
| 2011 Volt | 49 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Volt?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Chevrolet Volt?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Chevrolet Volt a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Volt model years, the 2019 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.