2017 Chevrolet Volt Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
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 (42.8% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that closed with a recall campaign (22V063000).
Electrical System complaints here are 3.9× 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 | 295 · 42.8% | Investigation closed | PE23022 · DP22005 → recall 22V063000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 230 · 33.3% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 212 · 30.7% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 181 · 26.2% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 · 4.6% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 27 · 3.9% | 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 690 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
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“SHIFT TO PARK ERROR THAT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT GM HAS KNOWN ABOUT. IT WILL GIVE YOU A "ACTION REQUIRED: SHIFT TO PARK" ON…”NHTSA complaint 11322395 — filed 04/27/2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“ENGINE WILL NOT SHUT OFF. 'SHIFT TO PARK' MESSAGE COMES ON IN INFORMATION AREA OF INSTRUMENTS DESPITE VOLT ALREADY IN PARK. REPEATED SHIFTING OUT OF…”NHTSA complaint 11321541 — filed 04/19/2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO PARK AND POWER OFF BUTTON PUSHED. CAR DOES NOT TURN OFF AND A WARNING MESSAGE "ACTION REQUIRED: SHIFT…”NHTSA complaint 11317663 — filed 03/12/2020 · 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 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 295 of 690 NHTSA complaints (42.8%), followed by fuel/propulsion system (230), power train (212), engine (181). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Volt have?
690 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2017 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.
