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US recalls (1)
Electrical system: ignition
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software to limit the time that the stationary vehicle can be left in the ON position, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14617.
Owner complaints (49)
Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Volt (2 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 9 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 170).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 23 | |
| Air bags | 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2011 Chevrolet Volt 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Chevrolet Volt version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Volt 1.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 35 | 40 | 37 | $2,200 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.