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Chevrolet Volt 2013 Hybrid and Electric Propulsion Problems

10 distinct owners reported a hybrid and electric propulsion problem on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt - 3% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

18V397000Reported June 14, 2018 - 4,606 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 4,606 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags161Electrical System57Fuel and Propulsion System53Engine38Seats31Power Train24
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.