2018 Chevrolet Volt reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 347
- 290 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 79 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 7 reported crashes · 2 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,512
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
+39
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2016-2020
+60
median 288 complaints in 538 records
Top component share
23%
Electrical System: 79 complaints
What owners report fails — 2018 Chevrolet Volt
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 79
- POWER TRAIN 75
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 64
- ENGINE 48
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 37
2 recalls on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt
- NHTSA 18V673000 · 2018 · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 18V576000 · 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
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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 2018 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 2018 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
NHTSA has 347 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (79 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Chevrolet Volt units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Volt?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (79), power train (75), fuel/propulsion system (64), engine (48). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 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.