2016 Chevrolet Volt Problems, Recalls & Reliability
285 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, alongside 1 recall campaign and 2 defect investigations. It scores 23/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 45,558 miles.
Typical
Where 2016 sits among all Volt years
What owners report
“Sensor does not recognize when car is in park. Continues to run and will not turn off when in park. Error message displayed is "shift to park" even when in park. This is a safety issue because car will not disengage or turn off. This occurs frequently.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 Volt
“P0401, P0B9A Loss propulsion power on highway Shift to Park issues And car uses gas before electricity is empty”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 Volt
“Car won't shut down and states shift to park on screen while car is in park. Shift assembly is bad.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 Volt
“EGR valve has failed leaving me stranded on side of the road. Problem was confirmed by a Chevrolet dealership. Engine light came on moments before it happened.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 Volt
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 90 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 44,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 30,217 and 71,114 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 22V063000.
Technical service bulletins
1,332 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
The 2016 Chevrolet Volt drew 285 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 23/100, scored against the model's worst year (2017).
What are the most common 2016 Chevrolet Volt problems?
The top reported problems for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt are electrical (78 complaints), fuel system (64), and transmission & drivetrain (51).
At what mileage do 2016 Chevrolet Volt problems show up?
Owners most often report 2016 Chevrolet Volt problems around 44,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 30,217 and 71,114 miles.
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.