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2016 Chevrolet VoltProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 171 owner complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-621 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: William Oliver, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Chevrolet Volt has problems
171 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
78Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
64Fuel/propulsion system
51Power train
48Engine
6Vehicle speed control
4Service brakes
3Forward collision avoidance
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Steering
98 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 78 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 64 | 0 |
| Power train | 51 | 0 |
| Engine | 48 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 |
| 8 other systems | 9 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 Chevrolet Volt recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
46kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 27 electrical system complaints. 85% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 35% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
8under 30k miles23under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Volt year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Volt median. How we score
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- Caution
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NHTSA crash tests
2016 Chevrolet Volt safety ratings
2016 Chevrolet Volt 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control ModuleNo recall
In owners' words
What Volt owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
**Subject: Formal Request for Reconsideration – BECM Special Coverage N232432680 – 2016 Chevrolet Volt** Dear General Motors Customer Assistance, I am requesting a formal reconsideration of my 2016 Chevrolet Volt's eligibility for GM Special Coverage N232432680. My vehicle currently has…
I purchased the above-listed 2016 Chevrolet Volt through Carvana, relying on the contractual promise that the BECM was covered under Special Coverage N232432680 for up to 15yrs or 150k miles. The vehicle has suffered persistent, severe mechanical and electrical issues resulting in a prolonged loss…
I have a 2016 Chevy volt. It had to be towed to a Chevy dealership because it will not drive. The BECM module has failed, as is apparently the case with so many volt owners. GM, as a result of lawsuits about this car, extended the warrantee to fix the issue, but my vin number is not included in the…
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