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 — Electrical System (37.4% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that closed with a recall campaign (22V063000).
Electrical System complaints here are 3.4× the median for that category across the 2547 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 80 · 37.4% | Investigation closed | PE23022 · DP22005 → recall 22V063000 |
| Power Train | 75 · 35% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 65 · 30.4% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 48 · 22.4% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 · 4.2% | Recalled | Recall 18V576000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 · 3.7% | 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 214 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 18V576000 · 2018 · reported 08/30/2018
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V673000 · 2018 · reported 09/26/2018
If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. 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.
“The vehicle frequently has an 'Action Required - Shift to Park' display on the dashboard even though the shift lever is in park. This means…”NHTSA complaint 11497502 — filed 12/14/2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“When placing in park it doesn't trigger the switch and car will not shut down.”NHTSA complaint 11486132 — filed 09/23/2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“The gear shifter for the Chevy Volt has an issue where it does not register in Park. I need to contantlty move through the gears…”NHTSA complaint 11479553 — filed 08/16/2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 80 of 214 NHTSA complaints (37.4%), followed by power train (75), fuel/propulsion system (65), engine (48). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
214 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V576000. 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.
