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Chevrolet Volt: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2019 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2011 (97/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2011 97 · 2015 91 · 2019 87 · 2014 86

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

201987/100
Buy

34 complaints · 2 recalls

201873/100
Buy

214 complaints · 2 recalls

201761/100
Caution

690 complaints · 0 recalls

201678/100
Buy

169 complaints · 1 recalls

201591/100
Buy

43 complaints · 1 recalls

201486/100
Buy

93 complaints · 0 recalls

201372/100
Buy

308 complaints · 3 recalls

201279/100
Buy

245 complaints · 2 recalls

201197/100
Buybest year

49 complaints · 1 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2011?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2011 Chevrolet Volt’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2019 Chevrolet Volt head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Chevrolet Volt as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.