NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet Volt

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,837

Active records

Recalls

8

Active records

TSBs

2,826

Active records

Filing history

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Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

37

Crashes

36

Fires

16

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Volt

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Operating state

1,038

Reporting mechanism

953

Performance issue

667

Safety restraint issue

416

Engine behavior

387

Electrified system issue

312

Powering on/off behavior

296

Condition issue

234

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

185

Electrical issue

175

Starting behavior

103

Braking behavior

100

Thermal issue

70

Driver assistance issue

64

Charging behavior

58

Infotainment behavior

56

Steering behavior

49

Access/entry issue

40

Noise

40

HVAC behavior

32

Fluid issue

30

Vibration/harshness

27

Safety restraint behavior

22

Lighting behavior

17

Smell

17

Recent change

11

Communication/network issue

8

Ride/handling behavior

8

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2017 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Oct 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost power. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the message Propulsion Power Reduced was displayed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.

2017 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Oct 19, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at 65-70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power or experienced reduced motive power. The Reduced Propulsion message displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, upon parking, the Shift to Park message displayed, causing the vehicle to fail to turn off until the contact pressed and held the Engine Start/Stop button multiple times. A diagnostic trouble code for the battery…

2016 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Oct 14, 2026


BECM failed reducing propulsion. Known issue with several volts. Yes. Propulsion reduced. No start. Stuck in middle of street. Yes. Confirmed by dealership service department that becm is bad. Check engine, propulsion reduced, shift to park. Started appearing intermittently around 84000 miles.

2017 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Oct 9, 2026


I am reporting a suspected Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) failure in my 2017 Chevrolet Volt. My vehicle has experienced multiple symptoms consistent with the known BECM defect documented by General Motors, including intermittent failure to start, reduced propulsion power, and failure to operate on electric power despite the high-voltage battery being fully charged. When the vehicle did start, it would run using the gasoline engine instead of the fully charged battery. The vehicle also…

2017 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Oct 9, 2026


My 2017 Chevrolet Volt, with 97,758 miles, experienced a failure that rendered the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle would not start or operate normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Chevrolet dealership for diagnosis. After several days, the dealership confirmed that the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) had failed. The dealership quoted approximately $2,500 for replacement, including parts and labor. This failure presents a serious potential safety concern because BECM…

2017 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Oct 1, 2026


2017 Chevy Volt, lost propulsion and stalled on a highway in 3 separate instances. GM Case # XXX: The first instance, in late 2021, resulted in a BECM replacement. The following instances, XXX and SXXX, had the exact same symptoms: loss of propulsion on highway, shift to park, full charge but 0 range, check engine light. GM Case # XXX: In March the vehicle was towed to Haselwood Chevrolet in [XXX] and they told to check for BECM issues. The dealership refused to include the customer…

2018 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Sep 29, 2026


The vehicle operates normally in all-electric mode for its full range of approximately 48 miles. The failure occurs consistently at the exact moment the high-voltage battery depletes and the vehicle attempts its automatic transition from electric propulsion to the internal combustion engine. At the point of transition, an unexpected surging or sudden acceleration occurred, followed immediately by a propulsion power reduced warning and an engine not available message on the instrument panel.…

2018 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Sep 28, 2026


2018 Chevy Volt LT. Diagnosed with a bad battery section on September 9, 2026. Warranty part number # 24060120 ordered by dealer. Status September 28, 2026 - Part back-ordered / No ETA. Dealer refuses to provide a loaner car while waiting for the part.

2018 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Sep 25, 2026


FAILURE SUMMARY & SAFETY RISK: While operating in live traffic, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of motive power and entered a Propulsion Power Reduced failsafe mode, creating a severe rear-end collision hazard. The vehicle is currently grounded and remains available for inspection upon request. WARNING SYMPTOMS & DIAGNOSTIC CODES: The instrument cluster illuminated the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine), the ABS warning indicator, and displayed a persistent Propulsion Power Is…

2017 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Sep 23, 2026


I would like to file a formal complaint. 2017 Volt suffered an EVAP purge line hole due to the failure of the remedy applied under NHTSA Campaign ID 19V891000. Recall #N192273600 was completed on my vehicle in 2020 by installing a protective bumper. That bumper failed by shifting out of place, and the A/C line has now rubbed a hole completely through my EVAP purge pipe—the exact failure the recall was designed to prevent. I called GM and asked for a Goodwill Policy adjustment, and they…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.