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2018 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

2

2 current

Combined

5.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,410

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.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2018535 · manufacturer campaign 18315

26 September 2018

Transport Canada lists: CT6 2018 · Escalade ESV 2018–2019 · Suburban 2018 · Volt 2018–2019 · and 1 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may be equipped with rear seat belt retractors that do not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts. The automatic-locking retractors (ALR) of the rear seat belts may not switch to a locked position when the seat belt is fully pulled out of the retractor. If used to secure a child seat, a seat belt that is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury to the child in the event of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the rear seat belt retractors and replace them if necessary. Note: If the ALR is not working properly, a child seat should not be installed using the vehicle seat belt until this recall is completed.

780 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2018461 · manufacturer campaign 18279

30 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: LaCrosse 2018–2019 · XTS 2018–2019 · Bolt EV 2018 · Cruze 2018–2019 · and 5 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a problem with the rear brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will bleed the rear brakes.

19,385 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 97% of 129 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
32 g/km
Rated range
85 km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Chevrolet Volt get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Chevrolet Volt at 5.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 32 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Chevrolet Volt for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,410 in fuel, producing roughly 2,102 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.