2017 Chevrolet VoltProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 703 owner complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2017 Chevrolet Volt has problems
703 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 313 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 236 | 4 |
| Power train | 221 | 1 |
| Engine | 184 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 32 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 27 | 1 |
| Steering | 16 | 0 |
| Air bags | 12 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 0 |
| 16 other systems | 42 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2017 Chevrolet Volt recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do electrical system problems start?
39kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 104 electrical system complaints. 93% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 36% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
14 owners mentioned a cost$950median
Fuel/propulsion system
11 owners mentioned a cost$1,400median
Engine
11 owners mentioned a cost$3,500median
Power train
8 owners mentioned a cost$501median
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
2017 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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- Not rated
2017 Chevrolet Volt safety ratings
2017 Chevrolet Volt 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 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
What Volt owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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,…
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…
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…
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