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2014 Chevrolet Volt reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source
NHTSA complaints
128
36 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
AIR BAGS
32 complaints
Recalls on record
0
none on record
Reported harm
11 reported crashes · 2 injuries · 1 fire

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#3,578

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Chevrolet median

-180

median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records

Vs 2012-2016

-176

median 304 complaints in 626 records

Top component share

25%

Air Bags: 32 complaints

What owners report fails — 2014 Chevrolet Volt

  • AIR BAGS 32
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 19
  • ENGINE 9
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9

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These 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 2014 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 2014 Chevrolet Volt reliable?

NHTSA has 128 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt. The most-reported problem area is air bags (32 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Chevrolet Volt units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Volt?

Owners most often report problems with: air bags (32), electrical system (25), fuel/propulsion system (19), engine (9). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2014 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.

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