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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1RB6S56JU118490 · Checked Sep 5, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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1G1RB6S56JU•••••• 2018 Chevrolet VOLT

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221on the model
43builds in total
Most reported Power Train 2 Fuel/propulsion System 2 Electrical System 2 Engine 1

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System Jul 2024
Car has shift to park error where the shifter is in park but the car not does not recognize and refuses to shut off. Chevrolet has issued multiple service bulletins in regards to fix but dealership is not adhering to bulletin. Chevrolet then provides no support to the consumer…
Power Train Mar 2024
Ten mile trip with 60% battery charge (about 30 mile range indicated, full tank of gas). Check engine light appeared. "Propulsion Power Reduced" appeared and cleared after restart at traffic light. Total loss of power at highway speed, "Shift to Park" appeared. "Power Off"…
Power Train Oct 2023
Initially was receiving intermittent “Recieved Propulsion Power” warning and no check engine light. Did it about every 2 weeks but became worse. Received Reduced Propulsion power warning on a road trip from East TN to Charlotte then showed a check engine light. I continued to…
Electrical System Jan 2023
Our Volt EGR valve has gone bad and car not drivable. They claim these have been on back order (very expensive) for a year! They also say it's NOT part of emissions! WTH? Car gas 36k HELP!!

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1RB6S56JU118490 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.