2017 Chevrolet Volt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (188) · Fuel/Propulsion System (132) · Electrical System (90)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Chevrolet Volt model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
252 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1,171)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,171 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-20 · Engine · 124,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet volt. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost power. the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message "propulsion power reduced" was displayed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 124,000.…”
2026-10-19 · Electrical System · 125,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet volt. the contact stated that on several occasions while driving at 65-70 mph, the vehicle lost motive power or experienced reduced motive power. the "reduced propulsion" message displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. additionally, upon parking, the "shift to park" message displayed, causing the…”
2026-10-09 · Power Train“my 2017 chevrolet volt, with 97,758 miles, experienced a failure that rendered the vehicle inoperable. the vehicle would not start or operate normally. the vehicle was taken to an authorized chevrolet dealership for diagnosis. after several days, the dealership confirmed that the battery energy control module (becm) had failed. the dealership quot…”
2026-10-09 · Power Train“i am reporting a suspected battery energy control module (becm) failure in my 2017 chevrolet volt. my vehicle has experienced multiple symptoms consistent with the known becm defect documented by general motors, including intermittent failure to start, reduced propulsion power, and failure to operate on electric power despite the high-voltage batte…”
2026-10-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System“2017 chevy volt, lost propulsion and stalled on a highway in 3 separate instances. gm case # xxx: the first instance, in late 2021, resulted in a becm replacement. the following instances, xxx and sxxx, had the exact same symptoms: loss of propulsion on highway, shift to park, full charge but 0 range, check engine light. gm case # xxx: in mar…”
2026-09-23 · Unknown Or Other“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 installing a protective bumper. that bumper failed by shifting out of place, and the a/c line has now rubbed a hole completely thr…”
2026-09-10 · Engine“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 as cause and replaced by dealer under warranty at no cost. 11/2023 at approx. 30,000 mi: egr valve failed again; dealer stated oem …”
2026-09-03 · Electrical System · 43,000 mi“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 vehicle lost automotive power and stalled, and the contact pulled over to the shoulder to avoid a crash. the failure had occurred o…”
2026-08-18 · Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm) · 95,000 mi“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 control module (becm). the failure caused the check engine, abs, stabili-trak, and forward collision avoidance warning lights to i…”
2026-08-06 · Electrical System“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 in the bulletin because it would be included under carb? it seems like a loophole they are using not to fix my car. am i wrong…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.