2011 Chevrolet Volt recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — ignition. Owners filed 49 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 9 model years of this model in the database, 2011 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints49

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Electrical system — IgnitionCampaign 15V145000 · 13 Mar 2015

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery.

Risk: If the engine runs for an extended period of time in an enclosed space, there may be a build up of carbon monoxide, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software to limit the time that the stationary vehicle can be left in the ON position, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14617.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system20 · 50%

Air bags7 · 18%

Fuel/propulsion system5 · 12%

Engine4 · 10%

Power train2 · 5%

Seats2 · 5%

Service brakes2 · 5%

Visibility1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

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. I was advised that if battery range was run down to a low mileage range that car…
Fuel/propulsion system · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

My 2011 volt frequently shows "propulsion power reduced" after the battery has been depleted and on restart. This affects performance, acceleration and thus safety for several minutes until the system rebalances itself. This condition began back in 2015 several years ago but is first noted in dealer's records at…
Power train · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the defroster failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer replaced the heating system module; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the dealer was unable…
Visibility · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet volt. The contact stated that the lighting on the instrument panel went out without warning. The failure prevented the contact from seeing the speedometer or fuel gauge. The contact stated that the same failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to alamo city chevrolet…
Electrical system · Jul 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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