Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Chevrolet Volt
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Chevrolet Volt has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 227 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 #18V673000 Rear Seatbelt Retractor May Not Lock/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V576000 Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 89 complaints
- Power Train 85 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 75 complaints
- Engine 50 complaints
- Unknown or Other 42 complaints
- Service Brakes 9 complaints
Of the 227 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 227 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Chevrolet Volt exhibits below-average reliability due to significant complaints about the electrical system, power train, and fuel/propulsion system. The limited recall campaigns suggest issues with brake calipers and seat belts. The high volume of complaints about crucial components indicates potential reliability concerns, though specific failure mileages are unknown.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
| power train | Unknown | $500–$2,500 | common |
| fuel/propulsion system | Unknown | $400–$1,800 | common |
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.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Battery inspection and service
- Coolant level check
- Transmission fluid change
- Cabin air filter change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Battery charge issues
- Transmission slipping
- Brake performance reduction
- Frequent stalling
- High electrical system warnings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.