2017 Chevrolet Volt Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Volt years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 701 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Volt. That is the most of any Volt model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (312 complaints, 45%), typically at around 38,500 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 9 fires, 11 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 701owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Chevrolet Volt problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 312 | 45% | 38,500 | “shift park” (37%) | $1,100 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 236 | 34% | 31,150 | “propulsion power” (26%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 221 | 32% | 34,599 | “shift park” (55%) | — |
| Engine problems | 183 | 26% | 25,800 | “egr valve” (33%) | $3,250 |
| Unknown or Other | 114 | 16% | 33,250 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 5% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 4% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 16 | 2% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 12 | 2% | 33,774 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 1% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 4 | 1% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1% | 24,936 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 0% | 10,855 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 111,722 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 6,239 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (on Car Seat or Vehicle) | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Chevrolet Volt recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module (PE23022) — opened Nov 29, 2023, closed Mar 3, 2025.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
3rd failure of EGR valve (GM part 12691147, superseded by 19436521) on this vehicle. 10/10/2019 at 11,336 mi: Check Engine Light and Driver Information Center displayed "Loss of Propulsion" message; EGR valve diagnosed as cause and replaced by dealer under warranty at no cost. 11/2023 at approx…
Other Chevrolet Volt years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volt | 34 | 2 |
| 2018 Volt | 225 | 2 |
| 2017 | 701 | 0 |
| 2016 Volt | 169 | 1 |
| 2015 Volt | 44 | 1 |
| 2014 Volt | 93 | 0 |
| 2013 Volt | 308 | 3 |
| 2012 Volt | 245 | 2 |
| 2011 Volt | 49 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 312 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Chevrolet Volt a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Volt model years, the 2017 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.