Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Air Bags (34.3% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Air Bags complaints here are 4.0× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 84 · 34.3% | Investigation closed | PE19013 |
| Electrical System | 78 · 31.8% | Recalled | Recall 15V145000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 37 · 15.1% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 26 · 10.6% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 23 · 9.4% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 22 · 9% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 245 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 15V145000 · 2015 · reported 03/13/2015
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V271000 · 2013 · reported 06/27/2013
If the brakes lock up it could cause a loss of steering control and/or a lengthened distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“2012 CHEVY VOLT AIRBAG PASSENGER SIDE. LIGHT CAR HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH BY THE DEALERSHIPS. HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR…”NHTSA complaint 11204259 — filed 04/28/2019 · AIR BAGS
“SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT APPEARS AT RANDOM TIMES, NONE OF THE SEATS HAVE ANY DAMAGE OR SPILLS. APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE THAT CHEVY DOES…”NHTSA complaint 11204028 — filed 04/26/2019 · AIR BAGS
“THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO A SENSOR IN THE SEAT CUSHION BEING FAULTY”NHTSA complaint 11192846 — filed 04/01/2019 · AIR BAGS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 84 of 245 NHTSA complaints (34.3%), followed by electrical system (78), fuel/propulsion system (37), engine (26). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
245 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15V145000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
