Complaints
1,183
Crashes
18
Fires
14
Injuries
18
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2017 Chevrolet Volt Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1292 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:38,743 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:7
#2227 complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Avg mileage:40,629 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#3211 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:41,992 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 292 | 3 | 7 | 38,743 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 227 | 3 | 1 | 40,629 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 211 | — | — | 41,992 mi | |
| ENGINE | 179 | 2 | 1 | 40,963 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 113 | 2 | 4 | 35,001 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 32 | 2 | — | 14,884 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 27 | 1 | — | 49,515 mi | |
| STEERING | 15 | — | — | 23,512 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 12 | 3 | — | 34,946 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 9 | — | — | 24,206 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 5 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 84,750 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM) | 4 | 1 | — | 94,750 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 4 | — | — | 67,768 mi | |
| HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 61,375 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 24,936 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | — | 10,854 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | 1 | 27,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR:INTEGRATED STARTER(OTHER THAN PROPULSION) | 1 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM | 1 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUEL CELL | 1 | — | — | 77,800 mi |
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