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 Faults
Avg mileage:38,743 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:7
#2227 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:40,629 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#3211 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:41,992 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 292 | 3 | 7 | 38,743 mi | |
| Fuel System | 227 | 3 | 1 | 40,629 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 211 | — | — | 41,992 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 179 | 2 | 1 | 40,963 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 32 | 2 | — | 14,884 mi | |
| Brakes | 27 | 1 | — | 49,515 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 15 | — | — | 23,512 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 3 | — | 34,946 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 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 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm) | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator:Integrated Starter(Other Than Propulsion) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System:Fuel Cell | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
292
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
7
Avg Miles
38,743
Fuel System
227
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
40,629
Transmission / Drivetrain
211
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,992
Engine Problems
179
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
40,963
Unintended Acceleration
32
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,884
Brakes
27
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,515
Steering Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,512
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,946
Electronic Stability Control
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,206
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Propulsion System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm)
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hybrid Propulsion System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator:Integrated Starter(Other Than Propulsion)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Propulsion System:Fuel Cell
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2017 Chevrolet Volt — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2017 Chevrolet Volt has 1,183 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 292 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (292 complaints, avg 38,743 mi); Fuel System (227 complaints, avg 40,629 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (211 complaints, avg 41,992 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 39,374 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt include 18 crash-related reports, 14 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2017 Chevrolet Volt shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Volt reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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