2013 Chevrolet Volt electrical system problems
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The passenger presence sensor is failing or failed because every time someone sit in there the airbag turns on and off repeatedly every 2-3 mins and gives a service airbag warning and if no one is sitting in the passenger seat then it just stays on. Could be really dangerous if a wreck happens…”
filed Feb 26, 2026
“I received the "Propulsion Power is Reduced" Alert engine light while driving in "Normal" mode on the freeway at around 60mph with 8-9 miles of Battery capacity, it showed 0 miles of Battery forcing the Gas Engine on and the vehicle hesitated upon applying the accelerator for the remainder of the…”
filed Feb 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery…Campaign 15V145000 · Mar 13, 2015
Electrical System problems in other Volt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volt | 11 | 32% |
| 2018 Volt | 85 | 39% |
| 2017 Volt | 307 | 44% |
| 2016 Volt | 77 | 46% |
| 2015 Volt | 18 | 42% |
| 2014 Volt | 27 | 29% |
| 2012 Volt | 86 | 35% |
| 2011 Volt | 23 | 47% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.