2018 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 214 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Chevrolet Volt overview page.
What owners report
“While driving my 2018 chevy volt I received a reduced propulsion error. I pulled over to assess and turn off the car and turn it…”NHTSA complaint 11509514 — filed 02/28/2023
“My 2018 Chevrolet Volt has a defective Battery Energy Control Module (BECM). Because of the defect my car lost all propulsion while I was driving…”NHTSA complaint 11501667 — filed 01/13/2023
“There is a good chance my battery energy control module will fail on the highway creating a dangerous situation. Why has a recall not been…”NHTSA complaint 11496497 — filed 12/07/2022
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Volt have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Chevrolet Volt: 65 of 214 complaints on file (30.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Chevrolet Volt have in total?
214 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 1 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.
