Chevrolet Volt Transmission Specifications

The 2019 Chevrolet Volt uses Automatic (variable gear ratios) transmission, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2019):

The Chevrolet Volt comes with Automatic (variable gear ratios).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Chevrolet Volt Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2019Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive42
2018Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive42
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive42
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive42
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive37

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Chevrolet Volt Transmission FAQ

What transmission does the Chevrolet Volt have?

The Chevrolet Volt is offered with Automatic (variable gear ratios) (2019 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the Chevrolet Volt come with a manual transmission?

No manual transmission is listed for the Chevrolet Volt in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.

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