2018 Chevrolet Volt: raw data

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vehicle	2018 / chevrolet / volt
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints	222 on file (2018-09-12 → 2026-08-27)
recalls	2
investigations	2
fars	2 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

EGR valve failure causing loss of propulsionENGINE27 complaints2022-08 → 2026-08volt-2018-egr-valve-failure

11693733 The EGR valve clogged, causing a a servo to blow the F3 fuse, disabling the engine while driving. This occured suddenly while driving on a busy road with no shoulders. I managed to coast into a parking lot not too far away but I had no charge left in my battery
11608992 The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) value has failed after only 20,000 miles of engine usage in my hybrid car. This is a highly-common part that fails and when it fails it shuts the engine down while driving; which leaves the driver stranded
11601525 Failed EGR Valve. While I was driving, I got a "Propulsion Power Reduced" message and "Engine Unavailable." My car slowly began losing power, leaving me with about 30 seconds to safely pull over. I had it towed to the dealer and they diagnosed a faulty EGR valve

EVAP emissions pipe recall repair failureFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5 complaints2025-02 → 2026-04volt-2018-evap-pipe-recall-repair

11687927 In 2020, GM issued a recall (#N192273600) for emissions pipes on the Chevy Volt that could be compromised by rubbing against the A/C hose connector. I took my vehicle to my local dealership (Chesrown Chevrolet) to have this issue remedied, that same year
11642577 The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the EVAP pipe was rubbing against the air conditioning hose connector

Shift-to-Park gear selector failurePOWER TRAIN85 complaints2020-04 → 2025-12volt-2018-shift-to-park-failure

11445556 When attempting to turn the vehicle off after parking, the driver's console displayed the message "Action required: Shift to Parlk". The shifter was already firmly in the "Park" position. Moving the shifter back to "D" and then back to "P" did not resolve the issue
11425546 When shutting down the Chevy Bolt EV, the car is shifted into park, and with foot on the brake, the power button is pushed to shut down the power...but wit some regularity the car won't shut down and gives a "Shift To Park" message, even though it is in park
11331801 "SHIFT TO PARK" DISPLAYS ON THE SCREEN EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS ALREADY IN PARK. ELECTRIC MOTOR WILL NOT SHUT OFF. AND NOW THE SHIFTER DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE THERE IS NO POWER TO THE WHEELS

BECM failure and loss of propulsion powerELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM68 complaints2020-08 → 2026-08volt-2018-becm-propulsion-loss

11752752 The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) failed. Before repair, the check-engine light appeared intermittently, the vehicle sometimes had difficulty starting, and the indicated electric range could suddenly drop from about 30 miles to zero despite a charged high-voltage battery
11678250 our 2018 Chevy Volt experienced a critical BECM (Battery Energy Control Module) failure while being driven by our [XXX] daughter. The failure caused the vehicle to enter limp mode, resulting in a severe loss of power and the inability to shift…
11557951 my 2018 Chevrolet Volt lost propulsion power while I was camping in the Lassen National Forest near Susanville, CA. I was leaving my campsite when I was on the way to Bend, OR when the car lost power and went into limp mode

Front brake caliper sticking and ABS sensor failureSERVICE BRAKES4 complaints2022-06 → 2025-06volt-2018-front-brake-caliper-sticking

11666898 Front brake calipers are sticking on, causing the brake pad to engage the rotor causing excessive heat. Risk of fire when parked in garage. I have had the calipers taken apart and cleaned and greased and still have the issue
11573583 abs system failure due to defect The cause of the condition may be a fracturing of the front half shaft anti-click washer (1) and possible collateral damage to the ABS wheel speed sensor (WSS). this defective $5 part causes thousands of dollars of repair

Windshield fogging and interior glare visibility defectsVISIBILITY/WIPER5 complaints2022-01 → 2024-09volt-2018-visibility-defects

11614544 while driving my vehicle when the outside temperature is 50 degrees Fahrenheit or below I turn my defrost on and for 30 plus seconds my front window completely fogs up and I am unable to see out of my front window and have zero visibility which caused me to crash
11527276 There is a lot of interior chrome, something I have complained to GMC about before. Today it caused me to be temporarily blinded by the reflection of the sun at multiple angles preventing me from seeing other vehicles

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
222	2018-09-12	2026-08-27	4	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:86; POWER TRAIN:84; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:71; ENGINE:50; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:40

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
18V576000	30/08/2018	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.	A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
18V673000	26/09/2018	SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."	If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18315.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
DP22005	closed	Pedestrian alert sounds	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM	2023-01-27	2023-08-07	22V063000	NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after Marc
PE23022	closed	Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2023-11-29	2025-03-03	·	On November 29, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE23022 to investigate allegations of a loss of motive power, including a stall, reduced power state, and/or a no start condition due to the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) in model year (MY) 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt passenger car vehicles manufactured by General Motors (GM). The BECM is located within the high voltage electric vehicle (EV) battery pack and monitors the temperature, current, and voltage of the high voltage battery cell groups. GM stated that the root cause was identified as an internal failure leading

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	2	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2018 Chevrolet Volt vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/chevrolet/volt

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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2018 Chevrolet Volt},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/chevrolet/volt}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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