Should I Buy a Chevrolet Volt?

Complete buying guide for the Chevrolet Volt: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

Best Years to Buy

These Chevrolet Volt model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

Common Problems Across All Years

• Battery Energy Control Module (Becm) Failure — 3 reports
• Shift To Park Error — 1 reports
• Loss Of Propulsion/Engine Not Available — 1 reports
• Brake System Malfunction — 1 reports
• Power Steering Failure — 1 reports
• Cruise Control Malfunction — 1 reports
• Propulsion Power Reduced / Engine Not Available — 1 reports
• Shift To Park Malfunction — 1 reports
• Brake Caliper Sticking / Reduced Braking Performance — 1 reports
• Egr Valve Clogging/Failure — 1 reports

All Model Years