What are the worst Chevrolet Volt years?

Q: What are the worst Chevrolet Volt years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Chevrolet Volt year is 2017 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2011, 2014, 2015, 2019.

Chevrolet Volt: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2017

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2011, 2014, 2015, 2019

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2019solid year34 complaints · 2 recalls 2018225 complaints · 2 recalls 2017worst year699 complaints · 0 recalls 2016169 complaints · 1 recalls 2015solid year44 complaints · 1 recalls 2014solid year93 complaints · 0 recalls 2013308 complaints · 3 recalls 2012245 complaints · 2 recalls 2011solid year49 complaints · 1 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.