CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Chevrolet Volt has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (16 reports).
2019 Chevrolet Volt recalls
Rear seatbelts may not lock for child seats
Some rear seatbelt retractors in these vehicles may not automatically lock when the belt is fully pulled out.
Rear brake caliper pistons may form gas pockets, reducing braking
The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating.
Most common 2019 Chevrolet Volt problems
Problem areas named in the 34 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 16 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was shifted to park(P), the message to âShift to Parkâ remained displayed. The contact was unable to turn off the vehicle. The contact stated that for approximately 10 minutes, the gear shifter was shifted out of and back into park to be able to turn off the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the battery high-voltage disconnect relay. The vehicle was not repaired due to a lack of part availability. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the manufacturer confirmed that the part was on backorder. The failure mileage was 80,000.
When shifted into park, persistent error message that car was not in park. Unable to shut off the car despite numerous manipulations of shift. Few similar preceeding incidents were resolved by shift to drive then back to park. Goes to dealer tomorrow. Car running endlessly is dangerous. What if I could not stay with the car, or the car was on the local ferry. No one has inspected it yet. First time problem occured was in November 2024. Most recent more serious problem occured Friday. I am afraid to use the car since, and have not driven it since.
Driver seat frame has a loud squeak during normal operation of vehicle. Driver seat is a critical safety item, and my concern is that the seat frame has a manufacturing defect.
Two incidents related to the powertrain. 1) In December, 2023, the EV battery was drained and the car would not start based on the gas motor. The dealer fixed it in our recollection. 2) On [XXX], I was driving the car out of a Detroit Convention Center parking lot, going up the ramp when the car, with no warning, completely lost power and stopped. The message on the display said "Powertrain loss" or "Powertrain lost." I wish I had taken a photo of it, but I was panicked. Cars were backed up behind me on the ramp out of the parking garage, honking and having to back up. I tried turning the car off and on, googling the problem, and was about to call a tow truck when after 12-13 minutes, I was
2019 Chevrolet Volt questions
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Volt: Rear seatbelts may not lock for child seats; Rear brake caliper pistons may form gas pockets, reducing braking. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Volt?
Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (16), Electrical System (11), Unknown Or Other (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.