2011 Chevrolet Volt

26 serious complaints of 49, the most about air bags (8) and fuel system (6); 0.1× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2011 vehicles. 1 recall.

What owners report

“Since the spring of 2020, "service air bag" warning comes on intermittently, related to passenger seat airbag. Warning generally comes on at startup, if it appears. No fluids have been spilled on the seat, and no visible damage to the seat. I am the second owner, purchased from friend, car has always been garaged and serviced regularly.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Nov 2020

“The car quit running when my wife was driving the car when the mileage range went down to 4 miles range remaining. The car was towed to the local Chevrolet dealership who charged over $1,000 to reset the electronics so car would run.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Dec 2023

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage The accelerator pedal can break at the stalk just below the housing due to the driver entering or exiting the vehicle with their foot resting on the accelerator pedal. 38170 - Special Coverage. (GCUS-9-2629, Aug 2016)
• Extended coverage Some vehicles may have increased friction in the steering system. 14232 - special coverage. (G-205009, Nov 2014)
• Extended coverage Some 2012-2014 model year (my) buick verano, 2011-2014 my chevrolet cruze and volt, 2010-2014 my chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain, and 2013-2014 my chevrolet malibu vehicles, equipped with electronic power steering (nj0/nj1), may have increased friction in the steering system. 14232a - special… (14232, Jun 2015)
• Extended coverage On some 2011 model year chevrolet volt vehicles, the airbag indicator may illuminate. 15642 - special coverage. (15642, Dec 2015)
• Repair program N172130461 (18216) - Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 2011 model year Chevrolet Volt vehicles equipped with a high voltage battery, may have a condition where it could gradually lose the ability to maintain voltage. Dealers are to update the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 (HPCM2). (N172130461, Dec 2019)
• Repair program On certain 2010-2015 model year cadillac srx and 2011-2015 model year chevrolet volt vehicles, the manual liftgate gas strut may detach from the liftgate when the liftgate is closed and the piston rod could separate from the strut tube. Dealers are to replace the liftgate struts. (G-209156, Jan 2015)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

49 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 37 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2011 trims and features