MYRModel Year Report

2017 Chevrolet Volt

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2017 Chevrolet Volt
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints 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
698
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

45% of complaints

Complaints per year

2011: 49 complaints 2011 2012: 245 complaints 2013: 308 complaints 2013 2014: 93 complaints 2015: 44 complaints 2015 2016: 169 complaints 2017: 698 complaints 2017 698 2018: 225 complaints 2019: 34 complaints 2019
2011: 49 complaints 2011 2012: 245 complaints 2012 2013: 308 complaints 2013 2014: 93 complaints 2014 2015: 44 complaints 2015 2016: 169 complaints 2016 2017: 698 complaints 2017 698 2018: 225 complaints 2018 2019: 34 complaints 2019
2011: 49 complaints 2011 2012: 245 complaints 2012 2013: 308 complaints 2013 2014: 93 complaints 2014 2015: 44 complaints 2015 2016: 169 complaints 2016 2017: 698 complaints 2017 698 2018: 225 complaints 2018 2019: 34 complaints 2019

2017: 698 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
201149
2012245
2013308
201493
201544
2016169
2017698
2018225
201934

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

45% · 314 reports

Most commonly citing management system/energy control module (bms/becm) and propulsion system.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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In 2020 my 2017 Chevrolet Volt had an intermittent problem turning off. My Chevrolet dealer worked to fix the problem. This March I had an accident which involved me thinking the car was shut down.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-04

In March 2026, our 2017 Chevrolet Volt (89,300 miles) would not charge nor start, and had to be towed to an authorized Chevrolet dealership in Portland, Oregon.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

2017 Chevrolet Volt extreme engine hazard: on 22-mar-2016 I purchased a 2017 Chevrolet Volt premier, all safety options.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-03

Also filed under Engine and electronic stability control (esc)

Fuel/propulsion system

34% · 234 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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This car has a failed EGR valve which first became evident in March of 2024. There are no parts available, this in an emissions issue but the failure causes blown fuses which can cause the car to completely stop running which is a safety issue.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-19

While driving down highway rapidly slowed to 15mph. "reduced propulsion" was displayed with significant battery and gas left. Caused cars to swerve and pile up behind me. The car was inspected by dealer and received a variety of U26XXX codes.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22

Power train

31% · 219 reports

Most commonly citing floor shift and gear position indication (prndl).

INJURY
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The car will go backwards while in park, specially when the battery is depleted. Late at night I had parked the car in the middle of the street got out and was going to move a trash can out of the way when the car started rolling backwards.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-22

Engine

26% · 182 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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3rd failure of EGR valve (GM part 12691147, superseded by 19436521) on this vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-10

Vehicle speed control

5% · 32 reports
CRASH
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I purchased a new 2017 Chevrolet Volt equipment with automatic parking assist. On November 1, 2017, I was driving on bath street in santa barbara. I decided to park on bath at pueblo street.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-21

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2017Complaint volume 698 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
  3. I
    2023-11-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-03-03 Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module

Buy-smart checklist

2017 Chevrolet Volt — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 314 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 234 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 219 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Chevrolet Volt is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Volt have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.