2016 Chevrolet Volt Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 169 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt overview page.
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
“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
“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
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt: 73 of 169 complaints on file (43.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have in total?
169 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
