2011 Chevrolet Volt recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 49
Latest campaign: Mar 13, 2015

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	1	Mar 13, 2015	15V145000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 13, 2015Latest campaign


Mar 13, 201515V145000	Electrical system: ignition 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V145000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 15V145000 · Mar 13, 2015

Mar 13, 201515V145000

Electrical system: ignition

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V145000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 15V145000 · Mar 13, 2015

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component49

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

49Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	23	47	1	1
Air bags	8	16	1	1
Fuel/propulsion system	6	12	0	0
Engine	4	8	0	0
Service brakes	3	6	2	1
Steering	3	6	0	0
Power train	3	6	0	0
Seats	2	4	0	0
Suspension	2	4	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	2	0	0
Visibility	1	2	0	0
Unknown or other	1	2	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	2	0	0
Hybrid propulsion system	1	2	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	2	0	0

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Exterior lighting
“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that water was accumulating inside the driver's side taillight assembly.”
Filed 10/20/2025 · ODI 11694484
Service brakes
“I was stopped at a red light with my foot on the brake. When the light turned green, I released the brake and the car suddenly accelerated forward on its own, without me touching the accelerator.”
Filed 08/04/2025 · ODI 11678156
Electrical system
“Driver display is blank (no speed, gear position, odometer, gas tank, etc), with the exception of some warning icons like tire pressure and passenger seat belt status. Does no return after turning off power.”
Filed 04/26/2024 · ODI 11585428

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2011 Chevrolet Volt recall questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Volt have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. The most recent, 15V145000 (reported March 13, 2015), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Chevrolet Volt?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 23 complaints out of 49 filed with NHTSA (47%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Chevrolet Volt?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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