2018 Chevrolet Volt Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 214 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Chevrolet Volt overview page.
What owners report
“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
“When placing in park it doesn't trigger the switch and car will not shut down.”NHTSA complaint 11486132 — filed 09/23/2022
“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
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Volt have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2018 Chevrolet Volt: 80 of 214 complaints on file (37.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Chevrolet Volt have in total?
214 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
