Air Bags:frontal
NHTSA campaign 17V621000 · 2017 · reported 10/05/2017
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2016 Chevrolet Volt Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 4.0× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
169Complaints
1Recalls
2Crashes
1Fires
1Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (43.2% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that closed with a recall campaign (22V063000).
Electrical System complaints here are 4.0× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 73 · 43.2% | Investigation closed | PE23022 · DP22005 → recall 22V063000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 63 · 37.3% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 50 · 29.6% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 48 · 28.4% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 · 3.6% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 · 2.4% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 169 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 1 campaign
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“Vehicle suddenly lost power and displayed shift to park on display. Vehicle will not respond or display any status other than shift to park. Vehicle…”NHTSA complaint 11564678 — filed 01/10/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Check engine light on. Took to dealership and they have a bulletin that states they need to replace the Battery energy control module. The car…”NHTSA complaint 11563839 — filed 01/05/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“I picked up my vehicle from Wasler Polar Chevrolet on 7/26/2023 after they claimed to have "repaired" my vehicle. After receiving my vehicle, about 5…”NHTSA complaint 11563205 — filed 01/03/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 73 of 169 NHTSA complaints (43.2%), followed by fuel/propulsion system (63), power train (50), engine (48). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have?
169 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 17V621000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
