2018 Chevrolet Volt Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train 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
“Car doesn't shift into gear, just goes into neutral. Car says 'shift into park' and won't turn off when in park and the power button…”NHTSA complaint 11503565 — filed 01/25/2023
“Reduc d propulsion power warning while driving in EV mode. ICE started and was able to make it 1/2 mile home. Failure diagnosed to a…”NHTSA complaint 11488235 — filed 10/06/2022
“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.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Volt have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Chevrolet Volt: 75 of 214 complaints on file (35%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
