2019 Chevrolet VOLT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
34 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
21,750 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 34 complaints (32.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 9 | 26.5% |
| Braking behavior | 7 | 20.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 14.7% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 5.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 6 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
Electrical System: 11; Power Train: 10; Unknown Or Other: 8; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift: 6; Engine: 3; Service Brakes: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 28 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2021: 3; 2022: 13; 2023: 8; 2024: 4; 2025: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 9 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11163841 · 2018-12-28 (December 28, 2018)
BRAND NEW CAR SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE DRIVING - STILL HAD ABOUT 10 EV MILES LEFT AND A FULL TANK OF GAS WHEN IT HAPPENED, TRAVELING STRAIGHT AT AROUND 45MPH. MESSAGES DISPLAYED ON DASH TELLING ME "PROPULSION POWER REDUCED TO 0" AND "SHIFT TO PARK", GIVING ME ABOUT 30 SECONDS TO PULL OVER BEFORE IT COMPLETELY STOPPED. RESTARTED CAR SEVERAL TIMES, BUT "INITIALIZING WAIT TO SHIFT" AND "PROPULSION POWER REDUCED" MESSAGES DISPLAYED, AS WELL AS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK, EVEN TO NEUTRAL. LUCKILY I WAS ON A QUIET CITY STREET A…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,723 miles reported. Look up ODI 11163841 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11253876 · 2019-09-09 (September 9, 2019)
2018 CHEVROLET VOLT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11253876 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11309907 · 2020-02-18 (February 18, 2020)
LEASING 2019 CHEVY VOLT FROM DGDG CHEVY: END OF SEPTEMBER -- MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE (BRAKES): END OF SEPTEMBER 2019, THE VEHICLE HAD LIMITED BRAKE POWER (CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND TRACTION CONTROL DISABLED). WHEN BRAKING, THE CAR MAKES VERY LOUD (SYSTEM NOISE) AND SKIDS WHILE BRAKING. AFTER NEARLY CRASHING THE CAR COUPLE OF TIMES IN THE HIGHWAY (DUE TO VERY POOR BRAKING), CAR WAS TURNED INTO CHEVY DGDG AND PROBLEM WAS CONFIRMED. CAR WAS RETURNED BACK SECOND WEEK OF OCTOBER AND INITIAL ISSUES WENT AWAY. FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER 2019 -- MORE B…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11309907 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11464877 · 2022-05-16 (May 16, 2022)
Was approaching an intersection with a stoplight that was red. Another car stopped at light. Applied brakes, but car slowed down only slightly, no matter how hard the brake pedal was applied. It was like braking on black ice, even though the cars wheels were still going around. Rear ended the car at the light. Suspect that computer was telling the car to try to charge the battery using the forward motion of the car instead of stopping the car. All air bags deployed. Injuries were limited to bruises, abrasions, and general body soreness. Vehi…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11464877 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11419273 · 2021-06-01 (June 1, 2021)
System propulsion lost on start up. When I called a tow truck for a jump, they confirmed the 12V battery still had a full charge and the vehicle should have been able to start. The dealer indicated that they saw the same propulsion system DTC, but could not identify the problem. After a few days of having it, the car worked "normally" again, and the dealer was unable to replicate it in the shop. This happened once before on start up - the vehicle spontaneously lost power and seemingly resolved itself a few days later.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11419273 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11558106 · 2023-12-02 (December 2, 2023)
Vehicle lost propulsion and all power mid turn at approximately 45mph. Powe steering and assisted brakes were gone. Conditions were rainy, resulting in single car crash. Car did not restart. No codes present. Occurred again after repairs at 70mph on highway. Codes P0AC4 and P0C0E indicating Drive Motor Power Inverter B. Despite being under warranty, GM cannot repair, and has no replacement parts. GM has ignored messages requesting buyback per federal law.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11558106 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11559330 · 2023-12-09 (December 9, 2023)
While driving home one evening, the power steering suddenly failed. A warning message displayed to service the power steering. It became very difficult to steer the car. I had to pull extremely hard on the wheel to be able to make turns. For the turn into my community, I had to make four attempts to get the car to clear the turn through the entrance gate, needing to back up repeatedly and retry. Fortunately I did make it home safely and shut the car down. I made an emergency repair appointment for the next day at a Chevrolet dealership. In the …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11559330 at NHTSA ↗