MYRModel Year Report

2016 Chevrolet Volt

● Typical for this model
2016 Chevrolet Volt
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:20:09.478Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Volt Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2011: 49 complaints 2011 2012: 245 complaints 2013: 308 complaints 2013 2014: 93 complaints 2015: 43 complaints 2015 2016: 169 complaints 2016 2017: 690 complaints 2017 2018: 214 complaints 2019: 34 complaints 2019
2016: 169 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
201149
2012245
2013308
201493
201543
2016169
2017690
2018214
201934

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 43%

43% of complaints: electrical system — 73 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 37%

37% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 63 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 30%

30% of complaints: power train — 50 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 28%

28% of complaints: engine — 48 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4%

4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

THERE'S AN ODD SITUATION WHEN I'M IN THE ELECTRIC MODE AND AM PASSING OVER A BUMPY BIT OF ROAD: THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES AUTOMATICALLY. THE PART THAT IS TROUBLING IS THAT THESE ARE TIMES WHEN THE DRIVER WOULD WANT TO SLOW DOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160915

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20171108 — air bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

Campaign 17V621000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

I 20231129 — PE (closed 20250303)

Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Chevrolet Volt — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (73 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (63 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (50 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V621000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2015 ▲ 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ■ 2013 ◆ 2012

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Volt reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.