Chevrolet Volt vs Tesla Model Y
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Chevrolet Volt | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 2,964 | 7,374 |
| Model years covered | 2011–2019 | 2020–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2017 | 2023 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 81 | 1,104 |
| Fires reported | 21 | 50 |
| Injuries reported | 56 | 369 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 22 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.3% | 21% |
Chevrolet Volt by year
What breaks
Electrical System
705
23.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
508
17.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
428
14.4%
Engine & Cooling
377
12.7%
Airbags
311
10.5%
Other & Unspecified
224
7.6%
Brakes
102
3.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
67
2.3%
Tesla Model Y by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
3,250
44.1%
Other & Unspecified
622
8.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
571
7.7%
Brakes
563
7.6%
Electrical System
529
7.2%
Steering
444
6.0%
Suspension
290
3.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
189
2.6%