2017 Chevrolet Volt reliability
The 2017 Chevrolet Volt has 698 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 26 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 8 Volt years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (310 of 698), then Fuel and propulsion system (233) and Powertrain (219). Those filings include 8 that report a crash, 9 that report a fire, and 10 that report an injury.
The 2016 Volt has 169 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2018 has 222 complaints, 13 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Chevrolet Volt. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (698 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"I would like to file a formal complaint. 2017 Volt suffered an EVAP purge line hole due to the failure of the remedy applied under NHTSA Campaign ID 19V891000. Recall #N192273600 was completed on my vehicle in 2020 by…"
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"3rd failure of EGR valve (GM part 12691147, superseded by 19436521) on this vehicle. 10/10/2019 at 11,336 mi: Check Engine Light and Driver Information Center displayed "Loss of Propulsion" message; EGR valve diagnosed…"
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"The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the "Propulsion Power Reduced" and "Shift to Park" messages were intermittently displayed on the instrument panel. The…"
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"The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that he had experienced a recurring loss of propulsion that would occur shortly after vehicle startup, which was attributed to a failure with the Battery Energy…"
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"Chevrolet is denying that my car is included in Special Coverage Bulletin N232432680, because of where it was built. The car is now in Kentucky, which is not a CARB state. Was the reason for a vehicle not to be included…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Volt 5 HB FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volt | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 43 | 42 | 42 MPG / 420 mi range | $1550 |
Specs and fitment
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
The 2017 Chevrolet Volt has 698 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 26 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 8 Volt years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (310 of 698), then Fuel and propulsion system (233) and Powertrain (219). Those filings include 8 that report a crash, 9 that report a fire, and 10 that report an injury.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Volt more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 Volt has 169 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2018 has 222 complaints, 13 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
Has the 2017 Chevrolet Volt been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
Owners have filed 698 complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Volt with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2017 Chevrolet Volt get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt is 42 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
How much oil does a Chevrolet Volt take?
First-generation US manuals list about 3.7 qt with filter (dexos1 5W-30). Second-generation manuals list about 4.2 qt with filter (5W-20).
What generation is the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
Second generation (2016-2019).
What tire sizes does a Chevrolet Volt use?
First-gen US pages list 215/55R17; second-gen pages list 215/50R17.