Model year
2016 Chevrolet Volt
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 170 complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (73), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (64), POWER TRAIN (50). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 42 mpg combined and 31 kWh/100 mi (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2011 49 complaints
- 2012 245 complaints
- 2013 308 complaints
- 2014 93 complaints
- 2015 44 complaints
- 2016 170 complaints
- 2017 703 complaints
- 2018 225 complaints
- 2019 34 complaints
Recalls
17V621000 · Oct 5, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
Complaints
170 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 1, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
| PE23022 | Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION… | Nov 29, 2023 | Mar 3, 2025 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volt · 1.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 43 | 42 | 42 | 31.0 | 420 | $1,600 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Chevrolet Volt at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.