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2018 Chevrolet Volt recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
225
Latest campaign
Sep 26, 2018

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Seat belts1Sep 26, 2018
18V673000
Service brakes, hydraulic1Aug 30, 2018
18V576000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 26, 2018Latest campaign
Sep 26, 201818V673000

Seat belts: rear/other

If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V673000
What's wrong
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."
Risk
If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V673000 · Sep 26, 2018
Aug 30, 201818V576000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components disc

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V576000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V576000 · Aug 30, 2018
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).

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Owner complaints by component225

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
225Complaints filed
4Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system8739000
Power train8538000
Fuel/propulsion system7332000
Engine5022000
Unknown or other4118000
Service brakes94301
Vehicle speed control84101
Steering52000
Visibility/wiper42100
Engine and engine cooling21000
Air bags21100
Structure21100
Tires10000
Fuel system10000
Gasoline10000

1 more component 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

  • Unknown or other

    “The vehicle operates normally in all-electric mode for its full range of approximately 48 miles.”

    Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767729
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “2018 Chevy Volt LT. Diagnosed with a bad battery section on September 9, 2026. Warranty part number # 24060120 ordered by dealer. Status September 28, 2026 - Part back-ordered / No ETA.”

    Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767495
  • Power train

    “FAILURE SUMMARY & SAFETY RISK: While operating in live traffic, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of motive power and entered a "Propulsion Power Reduced" failsafe mode, creating a severe rear-end collision hazard.”

    Filed 09/25/2026 · ODI 11766936

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2018 Chevrolet Volt recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Volt have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt. The most recent, 18V673000 (reported September 26, 2018), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Chevrolet Volt?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 87 complaints out of 225 filed with NHTSA (39%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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