2013 Chevrolet Volt Seats Problems

NHTSA component category: SEATS · data through 07/14/2026

31Seats complaints

10.1%Of all 308 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How seats ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS160 · 51.9%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM53 · 17.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM52 · 16.9%

ENGINE37 · 12%

SEATS31 · 10.1%

Share of the 308 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt overview page.

What owners report

“JUST PAID $975 TO HAVE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR REPLACED ON MY 2013 CHEVY VOLT. I WAS INFORMED BY THE GM VOLT THREAD THAT…”NHTSA complaint 11176661 — filed 02/12/2019

“WHILE IN MOTION MY CAR SPORADICALLY DISPLAYS "SERVICE AIR BAG SYSTEM." UPON DIAGNOSIS, DEALER STATED THE PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS CAR…”NHTSA complaint 11128360 — filed 09/09/2018

“I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAIN REGARDING A "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT PRESENT IN MY CAR. THE LIGHT TURNS ON SUDDENLY REGARDLESS A PASSENGER…”NHTSA complaint 11110642 — filed 07/10/2018

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Seats complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Chevrolet Volt have seats problems?

Seats is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt: 31 of 308 complaints on file (10.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Volt have in total?

308 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's seats category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SEATS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.