2013 Chevrolet Volt reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 448
- 117 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 160 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 17 reported crashes · 18 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,173
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
+140
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2011-2015
+153
median 295 complaints in 627 records
Top component share
36%
Air Bags: 160 complaints
What owners report fails — 2013 Chevrolet Volt
- AIR BAGS 160
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 53
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 52
- ENGINE 37
- SEATS 31
3 recalls on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt
- NHTSA 23V516000 · 2023 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious i
- NHTSA 18V397000 · 2018 · HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM If the voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
- NHTSA 15V145000 · 2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION If the engine runs for an extended period of time in an enclosed space, there may be a build up of carbon monoxide, incr
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Chevrolet Volt units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
NHTSA has 448 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (160 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Chevrolet Volt units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Volt?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (160), fuel/propulsion system (53), electrical system (52), engine (37). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Chevrolet Volt?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.