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2013 Chevrolet Volt

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

3 current

Combined

6.4L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,612

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2023412 · manufacturer campaign N232413120

27 July 2023

Transport Canada lists: Verano 2013 · Camaro 2013 · Sonic 2013 · Trax 2013 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.

Why it matters

An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-front airbag module.

101 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2018320 · manufacturer campaign 18215

14 June 2018

Transport Canada lists: Volt 2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, an error in a software update may prevent the batteries from properly balancing the voltage among individual cells. This may cause the vehicle to enter a reduced power mode. If a driver continues to operate a vehicle in reduced power mode, a loss of propulsion may occur, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2.

265 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2015104 · manufacturer campaign 14617

12 March 2015

Transport Canada lists: Volt 2012–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, if a driver exits the vehicle and were to inadvertently leave the vehicle "ON", after a period of time the vehicle's battery would drain and the vehicle's gasoline engine would begin to run. If the gasoline engine were to run for long periods of time when the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, such as a garage, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up, which could result in asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update vehicle software to limit the time that an idle vehicle can be left in the "ON" position.

2,194 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 95% of 177 2013 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
45 g/km
Rated range
61 km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2013 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Chevrolet Volt get?
NRCan rates the 2013 Chevrolet Volt at 6.4 L/100 km combined, emitting 45 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2013 Chevrolet Volt for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,612 in fuel, producing roughly 2,402 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.