- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Chevrolet Volt Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Volt have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 2018 for the rear / other.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Volt year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Chevrolet Volt recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
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Chevrolet Volt: every year compared
All Volt years2018 Chevrolet Volt vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Volt | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2018 Chevrolet Colorado | 183 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Chevrolet Camaro | 81 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Chevrolet Bolt | 68 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS | 67 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 | 67 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 6 | 5 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Chevrolet City Express | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Chevrolet Volt
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt: rear / other (September 2018); caliper (August 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 Chevrolet Volt had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Volt a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 46 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Chevrolet Volt year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2018 Chevrolet Volt has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data