Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Chevrolet Volt
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Chevrolet Volt has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 308 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V516000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V397000 Loss of Propulsion Power in Low Voltage Condition NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V145000 On, but Unattended, Vehicle may cause CO Poisoning NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 161 complaints
- Electrical System 63 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 53 complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Seats 31 complaints
- Power Train 24 complaints
Of the 308 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 308 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Chevrolet Volt receives an average reliability rating due to a moderate number of complaints (308) and three recall campaigns. Airbag and electrical system issues are the most significant, each with over 60 complaints. Limited data suggests these problems are more of a concern than typical for the Volt, but not overwhelmingly so.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | 80,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| fuel/propulsion system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Replace tires
- Brake system service
- Battery check and service
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- HVAC system inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Battery warning light
- Unusual engine noise
- Reduced battery range
- Erratic speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.