Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Chevrolet Volt has 1 recall, 166 complaints.
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Recalls
166
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
17V621000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air ...
Overall
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Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2016 Chevrolet Volt 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have a 2016 Chevy volt. It had to be towed to a Chevy dealership because it will not drive. The ... |
| Feb 5, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine light came on, but the car would run and so took it to the dealer. They determined that t... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This vehicle has had multiple incidents of surging of the propulsion system both on battery power an... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While I driving in the past week, a warning that "propulsion power reduced" appeared on my dashboard... |
| Jan 4, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Battery Energy Control Module Malfunction. It is a known issue with this system failing on the chevy... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | In May 2025, the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve failed on my 2016 Chevy Volt with approx. 60,... |
| Nov 24, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | GM is not honoring coverage from N232432680 for CARB vehicles in non-CARB states. They have failed t... |
| Nov 21, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | After experiencing loss of power and loss of propulsion on the highway, took the car to Tropical Che... |
| Nov 20, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Component/System Failed: The engine of my 2016 Chevrolet Volt experienced a sudden internal crack, l... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | P0401, P0B9A Loss propulsion power on highway Shift to Park issues And car uses gas before electr... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Driving at 75 MPH on the freeway the power completely cuts off an a message appears on my dash "Prop... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while operating vehicle the "Propuls... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle displayed reduced propulsion and shift to park while driving on highway then suddenly stoppe... |
| May 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving the car displayed “reduced propulsion power” on the dash and then I lost all drive pow... |
| Jan 31, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | BECM failure leaving car stranded in traffic with no ability to move under its own power. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Vehicle had the Battery Energy Control Module fail at about 87,000 miles. Vehicle will not start and... |
| Jan 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On [XXX] the check engine light turned on in my 2016 Chevy Volt (VIN: [XXX] miles 145,xxx). I was 2... |
| Jan 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the ch... |
| Dec 14, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAR LOST POWER IN 02/2024, WAS TAKEN TO DEALER. ISSUE WAS NOT ADDRESSED PROPERLY. 12/2024 THE CAR WO... |