2016 Chevrolet Volt Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train 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
“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
“Driving 72mph down I5 interstate the display notified me with a check engine light with two errors, enigne propulsion reduced and engine overheating. I pulled…”NHTSA complaint 11558066 — filed 12/02/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt: 50 of 169 complaints on file (29.6%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
