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2018 Chevrolet Volt Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Chevrolet Volt has 52 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt

Powertrain
80
Electrical
52
Other
42
Engine
18
Brakes
5
Steering
4
Speed Control
3
Visibility
3

52

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 15, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that the battery module became inoperable...
Nov 6, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicl...
Sep 26, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERDashboard displays “Shift to Park” message even when the shifter is in the park position for the pas...
Aug 2, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWhen shift lever is moved to Park, the car often does not recognize it is in Park and can't be shut ...
Aug 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMOn [XXX], our 2018 Chevy Volt experienced a critical BECM (Battery Energy Control Module) failure wh...
Jun 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWhen the vehicle is running, and the gear is moved to park, and I attempt to turn off the car by pre...
May 26, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMOn May 26, the car was running in electric mode and switched to gas because the power batteries were...
Mar 3, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMReduction of power , impossible to charge the kilometre says 21 kkm drops from 21 to 0 and the mount...
Dec 27, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWhen putting my car in park and shutting it off the dash board tells me to shift to park, and car do...
Dec 14, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMDriving on gas on the highway, the adaptive cruise control suddenly disabled with a "Reduced Propuls...
Nov 19, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTook my 2018 chey volt to the dealer after trying to start the car and shifting into reverse a Actio...
Nov 14, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Bolt. The contact stated while driving at a moderate speed, the ch...
Sep 1, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe issue started with a forward push while lowering my speed while coming to a stop. It then progre...
Jul 29, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCar has shift to park error where the shifter is in park but the car not does not recognize and refu...
Jul 21, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhile driving our 2018 Chevy Volt, dashboard warning message “Propulsion Power Reduced” displayed. ...
Jun 23, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEEGR valve clogged and failed on a long trip, bricked the car and had to tow many miles back to home ...
Jan 21, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMy 2018 Chevy Volt has experienced the GM knows BECM issue. There are several Volt Owners that have ...
Jan 14, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAfter recent repair of hybrid transmission, experienced a loss of power, MIL, and several trouble co...
Jan 13, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMLost propulsion power went from doing 75mph to 35mph on the fast lane with no warning vehicles swerv...
Jan 11, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEMy BECM failed pulling in to my grandpas house. I was able to park the car, but unable to start it a...

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