2013 Chevrolet Volt Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 308 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt overview page.
What owners report
“VOLT HAS MINIMAL PROPULSION WHEN STOMPING ON THE ACCELERATOR IN ELECTRIC OR HYBRID MODE. IT HAS LOST 60-70 PERCENT OF ITS POWER SINCE NEW. IT…”NHTSA complaint 11132068 — filed 09/28/2018
“ON SEPT. 5TH 2018 I HIT THE CENTER ISLAND WHILE TURNING ON THE CITY STREET AT ABOUT 15MPH. THE IMPACT WAS SO SLIGHT THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 11131749 — filed 09/26/2018
“THE CAR REDUCES SPEED WITHOUT ADVANCE WARNING ON HWY AND DECREASES TO 30-40 MPH IN A 65-70 MPH ZONE. THE AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED WORKING, SOME…”NHTSA complaint 11115330 — filed 08/02/2018
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Volt have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt: 53 of 308 complaints on file (17.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Volt have in total?
308 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
