2013 Chevrolet Volt Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2013 Chevrolet Volt recalls

Most common 2013 Chevrolet Volt problems

Problem areas named in the 308 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	161
Electrical System	63
Fuel/Propulsion System	53
Engine	37
Seats	31
Power Train	24
Service Brakes	19
Unknown Or Other	15
Structure	6
Tires	6

What owners report

2026-04-30, Electrical System
Fully charged. Goes from electric to generator/gas propulsion and abruptly slowes about 1/2 speed. Very dangerous.

2026-02-26, Air Bags
The passenger presence sensor is failing or failed because every time someone sit in there the airbag turns on and off repeatedly every 2-3 mins and gives a service airbag warning and if no one is sitting in the passenger seat then it just stays on. Could be really dangerous if a wreck happens while it’s glitching in the off mode and could cause death. Multiple people have had this problem with the volts and there is even a thing you can by to completely bypass the airbag going off which shows how common the problem is if there is a solution to eliminate it in an unsafe/not factory manner

2026-02-04, Fuel/Propulsion System
I received the "Propulsion Power is Reduced" Alert engine light while driving in "Normal" mode on the freeway at around 60mph with 8-9 miles of Battery capacity, it showed 0 miles of Battery forcing the Gas Engine on and the vehicle hesitated upon applying the accelerator for the remainder of the drive. My safety and that was others was at risk because the acceleration dropped quickly and I was on a busy freeway at the time when the Alert happened causing further hesitation. Upon stopping I could not get the vehicle to take a charge nor would it start up until a mechanic arrived and was able to confirm the problem.

2025-12-16, Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The Check Engine warning light was flashing, and the messages "No Propulsion Power" and "No Power To Engine" were displayed. The contact stated that two individuals pulled over and assisted the contact in pushing the vehicle to the side of the road to prevent a crash. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who made the contact aware of an unknown NHTSA Campaign Number; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact requested vehicle rental assistance, but the dealer was unable

2025-10-25, Air Bags
The passenger occupancy sensor gives a false positive. The only way I can get rid of the beeping is plug in the seatbelt. I have read on Reddit forums that this is a very common problem with 2013 volts, but for some reason there isn't a recall. This is a safety issue. Thank you!

2013 Chevrolet Volt questions

Does the 2013 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt: Driver Airbag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Volt Could Lose Power Suddenly, Raising Crash Risk; Volt May Start Engine and Build Up Carbon Monoxide. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Volt?

Based on 308 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (161), Electrical System (63), Fuel/Propulsion System (53).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Chevrolet Volt has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.