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2013 Chevrolet Volt Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Chevrolet Volt has 9 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt

Airbags
155
Electrical
54
Other
28
Powertrain
23
Brakes
15
Engine
9
Tires
5
Steering
5
Structure
4

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 13, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MP...
Mar 6, 2023ENGINE,HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost mo...
Apr 21, 2019ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWHILE STARTING VEHICLE FOR COMMUTE BACK HOME, THE ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC WARNING POPES UP SAYING THAT P...
Dec 19, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET VOLT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERA...
Oct 1, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET VOLT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROST SYSTEM WAS INOPERABL...
Apr 16, 2018ENGINEOUR 2013 CHEVY VOLT DIED IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY-BATTERY WENT OUT AFTER A REQUIRED SERVICE UPDATE. WE H...
Jun 20, 2017ENGINERADIATOR FAILURE/LEAKING AT 67000 MILES. UNKNOWN CAUSE. CAUSED CAR TO OVERHEAT AND HAD TO BE SHUT DO...
Jun 30, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET VOLT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD ACTIVATE INDEPEND...
Feb 2, 2015ENGINEWHILE DRIVING, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (INCLUDING MOTOR) SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED. IN THE FIRST INSTANCE...

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