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2019 Chevrolet Volt

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Volt.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2019 Chevrolet Volt is a passenger car pairing its powertrain with a continuously variable automatic transmission and requiring 4.2 quarts of 0W-20 engine oil for service. Across the Volt's complaint history spanning 2011 through 2019, this final model year stands out as the most reliable, logging just 34 owner complaints against a peak of 690 in 2017 — though the Power Train area remains the top concern and the car carries two recalls. For a researcher, that trajectory signals Chevrolet resolved many earlier-generation issues by the end of the run, making the 2019 the strongest bet within the Volt's history even as powertrain complaints persist as the model's signature weak point.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA efficiency43/42/42 MPGeEPA · verified

EPA electric range420 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Hybrid: 47 Vehicle requires an AGM VRLA battery vented to the outside. · Hybrid: 630 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI Hybrid: 47 Vehicle requires an AGM VRLA battery vented to the outside. · Hybrid: 630 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

Tire size215/50R17 91HOEM · verified

Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	25206377
Engine air filter	23437180
Spark plug	12637197
Battery	88866188
Front wiper blades	84015316 alt 84306924
Serpentine belt	12636132
Thermostat	12649163 alt 12694088
Cabin air filter	13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	180.3 in
Overall width	71.3 in
Overall height	56.3 in
Wheelbase	105.9 in
Curb weight	3543 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	43 / 42 / 42 MPGe
Electric range	420 mi
Charge time (240V)	4.5 hr
Electric motor	48 and 87 kW 3-Phase AC
Energy use	31.0 kWh/100mi
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Volt of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.1–7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.10 sec — 2016 LT Hatchback

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2017	Premier Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec 111-kW 18.4-kWh	7.40 sec	15.80 sec	149 hp	FWD
2017	Premier Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec 111-kW 18.4-kWh	7.50 sec	16.10 sec	149 hp	FWD
2016	LT Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec 111-kW 18.4-kWh	7.10 sec	15.60 sec	149 hp	FWD
2016	Premier Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec 111-kW 18.4-kWh	7.50 sec	15.90 sec	149 hp	FWD
2016	Premier Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec 111-kW 18.4-kWh	7.80 sec	16.10 sec	149 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	DEXRON®-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	3.4
Brake Fluid	Dot 3
Engine Oil	0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity	4.2 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.9 gallons
Power Steering Fluid	EPS
Windshield Washer Fluid	Optikleen® Washer Solvent

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	106 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	31.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	18.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	11.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	Upper: 7.4; Lower: 7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	8.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	.024-.028 in
Spark Plug Torque	13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	1.9 lbs
Oil Group	POE
Oil Capacity	6.10 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	Hybrid: 630 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50.0-94.0 Vehicle in Service Mode
RPM	55.0-62.0 @ Idle rpm
Engine Compression	Cranking Speed
Engine Oil Pressure	29-36 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	@1500 RPM 100°C rpm
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 30; Rear: 27
ABS Sensor Torque	Front: 7.0; Rear: 6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: .906; Rear: .315
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: .913; Rear: .323
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.0002
Maximum Rotor Runout	.0016

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

30°-45°

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

74.0 ft. lbs., 15°-30°

74 ft. lbs

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

37.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45.0°

37 ft. lbs

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°

15 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 75°.

18 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

1	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
2	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
3	240 degrees	240 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: Turn 240°.

18 ft. lbs

Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

22.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 70°

22 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 70°.

15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 mi	Windshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 75,000 mi	Hood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Across the Volt's generation, federal complaints show a volatile trend—peaking early at 308 in 2013 and spiking again at 690 in 2017—while Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) steadily declined from a high of 1,952 in 2013 to just 629 by 2019. The 2019 model year sits at the very end of this production arc, boasting the lowest complaint volume of the entire generation at just 34, which strongly implies the benefit of extensive manufacturing maturity and the resolution of earlier issues. For the 2019 model specifically, the primary complaint areas are the Power Train and Electrical System with 11 and 5 complaints respectively, though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. While 2019 carries two recalls and two investigations consistent with the prior year, it maintains an excellent safety record with only three crash complaints and zero fire complaints. Given its position as the final model year with the generation's lowest complaint count and significantly reduced TSBs, the 2019 Volt represents the most refined iteration of this generation and is an excellent used buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

629

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18’19

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 34 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train11

Electrical System5

Unknown Or Other5

Power Train,Unknown Or Other1

Seats1

Power Train,Electrical System,Engine1

Steering1

Power Train,Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V576000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:CaliperReported 30/08/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at…

18V673000Seat Belts:Rear/OtherReported 26/09/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 629 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIT3271Q	2026-04-01	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT6425D	2026-03-02	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…
PIT6425C	2026-01-16	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group H battery Vehicles taking 4.2 qt Engine oil filter 25206377 Engine air filter 23437180 Spark plug 12637197 Battery 88866188

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Volt take?

4.2 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Volt have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the Volt?

EPA figures are 43 city / 42 highway / 42 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 420 miles.