2016 Chevrolet Volt Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION 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 fuel/propulsion 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
“My car will lose all power as I'm driving, switch between gas/ elec and almost stall, it will accelerate when I take my foot OFF…”NHTSA complaint 11563877 — 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
“Check engine light came on reduced propulsion warning. Took to Chevrolet dealer and they diagnosed EGR value failure while on road trip. Got home Took…”NHTSA complaint 11560251 — filed 12/15/2023
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt: 63 of 169 complaints on file (37.3%). 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 fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
