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2011 Chevrolet Volt Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 49 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2011 Chevrolet Volt owner complaints

Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, describing incidents dated April 6, 2011 to August 20, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 23 complaints
  • Air Bags 8 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 7 complaints
  • Engine 4 complaints
  • Power Train 3 complaints
  • Service Brakes 3 complaints

Of the 49 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 49 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11694484 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that water was accumulating inside the driver's side taillight assembly. The contact stated that the water caused a short circuit in the taillight, and the passenger’s side turn signal became inoperable. The contact had taken the vehicle to…

  • ODI #11678156 · Filed

    I was stopped at a red light with my foot on the brake. When the light turned green, I released the brake and the car suddenly accelerated forward on its own, without me touching the accelerator. As soon as the car surged forward, I immediately pressed the brake pedal hard to stop it but instead of…

  • ODI #11585428 · Filed

    Driver display is blank (no speed, gear position, odometer, gas tank, etc), with the exception of some warning icons like tire pressure and passenger seat belt status. Does no return after turning off power.

Read all 49 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2011 Chevrolet Volt in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

On, but Unattended, Vehicle may cause CO Poisoning

NHTSA #15V145000 · Electrical System — Ignition · NHTSA notice

Reported March 13, 2015 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 50,236 vehicles

Repair completion: 89.79% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 14617 · Owners notified April 15, 2015 · Vehicles built August 25, 2010 – May 31, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery.

Safety consequence

If the engine runs for an extended period of time in an enclosed space, there may be a build up of carbon monoxide, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software to limit the time that the stationary vehicle can be left in the ON position, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14617.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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