2016 Chevrolet Volt

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

• 12/24/2023· AIR BAGS

  Front passenger airbag sensor is off even when there is no person sitting in the front passenger seat. It is off also when adult passenger is seating in the seat. It looks by pages of manual folded that previous owner had similar problem. That could possibly impact non-deployment of air-bag in a case of collision. My google search shows there was a recall of Volt 2013 models for that problem.

• 12/20/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER

  THE VOLT CENTER DISPLAY HAS GONE BLANK, PROBABLY A BAD SCREEN. THE DISPLAY SERVES MULTIPLE PURPOSE: INFOTAINMENT, NAVIGATION, CHARGING CONTROL (BEING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE), AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE BACK UP CAMERA DISPLAY. THE REAR HATCHBACK VISIBILITY IS VERY POORLY DESIGNED, WITH GREAT DEPENDENT & RELIANCE ON DRIVER TO USE THE BACK CAMERA. WITHOUT THE DISPLAY, BACKING DRIVER CAN NOT SEE A SMALL CHILD NOR ANY OBJECT.

• 12/19/2019· POWER TRAIN

  WHEN PARKING THE CAR AFTER HAVING STOPPED, ANT ERROR MESSAGE 'SHIFT TO PARK' APPEARS ON THE DISPLAY EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFTER WAS IN PARK. THIS PROBLEM PREVENTS CAR FROM BEING TURNED OFF.

• 12/18/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  WHEN THE DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO POWER DOWN THE CAR, THE DRIVER RECEIVES AN ERROR THAT THE CAR MUST BE SHIFTED TO PARK BEFORE TURNING OFF EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS IN PARK. AS A RESULT THE CAR MAY NOT BE TURNED OFF. REPEATED ATTEMPTS AND "PLAYING" WITH THE SHIFTER MAY OR MAY NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.

• 12/16/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  CAR LOST POWER IN 02/2024, WAS TAKEN TO DEALER. ISSUE WAS NOT ADDRESSED PROPERLY. 12/2024 THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE, TOWED TO DEALER, ESTIMATE $2000 TO REPLACE BECM, KNOW ISSUE FOR THESE VEHICLES.

• 12/16/2023· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  While driving suddenly the battery power died (1/3 battery life left) and the ICE came on reving very high and check engine lights came on and vehicle slowed. Pulled over at first spot I could find and tired to restart the car. Car would not power down or restart the ice motor and the electric drive motors stopped working and vehicle would roll backwards once put into drive. Vehicle had to be towed back to dealership. Car would not power down or reset.

• 12/16/2019· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

  UNABLE TO TURN OFF POWER TO CAR WITH ERROR ON DASHBOARD SAYING SHIFT TO PARK. HAVE TO POWER ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES WHILE MOVING THE SHIFTER IN AND OUT OF PARK TO GET THE CAR TO TURN OFF.

• 12/15/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Check engine light came on reduced propulsion warning. Took to Chevrolet dealer and they diagnosed EGR value failure while on road trip. Got home Took it to my local dealership and same diagnosed no part available and emissions warranty is good and it is covered but 2 year nationwide backorder by GM. The car only shows 47000 miles without parts I will not be able to use the vehicle after it fails the emissions test for Maryland.

• 12/14/2019· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  THIS VEHICLE HAS A SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE THAT BEEN SEEN ON MANY GM VEHICLES. SOME OF THE OWNER SITES I HAVE BEEN TO SAY THAT THIS IS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE NOT BEEN SO LUCKY WITH GM. THE DEALER DID COVER 1 REPAIR OF THIS PROBLEM BUT NOW SAYS I HAVE TO PAY. THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED AND PERSISTS. A SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE DASH AFTER THE CAR IS IN PARK AND WILL NOT SHUTDOWN. I HAVE ATTACHED ALL THE DOCUMENTATION THAT I HAVE.

• 12/13/2023· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Twice now my vehicle has been affected by an alert that the propulsion system has an issue. Each time the car lost power and I had to immediately get off of the highway or park the vehicle at my home. Currently my car is at a dealership waiting for replacement parts with no ETA. It has been there for 3 months already.

• 12/11/2021· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  There is a “Shift to park” message on the driver information screen when attempting to shut off vehicle. I don’t know if the vehicle is still in gear and will move (forward or back) when I think it is in Park. I have not had it in for inspection/repair yet, as it is a recent occurrence that is becoming increasingly frequent. This started happening around 11/15/2021.

• 12/08/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  *BECM, Main Battery issue. It is available for inspection at the dealership *Car would not start or move *At dealer, told they need to replace the main battery and BECM *Noticed the Engine warning light and Reduced Propulsion Power message Dealer updated the BECM, said it was ok to drive, With in the same day the same problem happened, back to dealer, now they say the entire main battery needs replacing. on 2 months left on Voltec warranty. $8,000 cost

• 12/06/2025· ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Component/System Failed: The engine of my 2016 Chevrolet Volt experienced a sudden internal crack, leading to complete engine failure. The engine is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: The engine failure rendered the vehicle completely inoperable, posing potential risk if it had occurred while driving. Sudden loss of engine power could have caused a crash or left me stranded in traffic, endangering myself and others. Problem Reproduction / Confirmation: The failure was confirmed by a GM dealership, which performed a full inspection and documented the engine crack. The dealership verified that the crack was sudden and not caused by negligence or improper maintenance. Inspections by Others: The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership, and all reports are available. I have also submitted the issue to GM corporate for warranty review. No police or insurance representatives have reviewed this, as this was a mechanical failure with no collision. Warning Lamps or Symptoms: No warning lights, messages, or unusual symptoms appeared prior to the failure. The engine appeared to operate normally until the sudden failure. Upon failure, low oil and low propulsion error message appeared on dash. Current no dash lights are on in the vehicle. Assessment of Cause: Based on dealership inspection and documentation, the failure appears sudden and possibly related to a defect in emissions-related engine components. No external damage or user error contributed to the failure.

• 12/04/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle initially failed to shift into drive. After the vehicle was shifted into drive, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost significant motive power with the “Low Propulsion Power” message displayed. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the battery energy control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 160,000.

• 12/03/2024· ENGINE

  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.

• 12/03/2023· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

  I had just left my house about to enter the on-ramp to Interstate 95 south when my 2016 Volt abruptly and without warning stopped. I was unable to coast or pull the car to the side of the road. I was in the middle of the lane in a dangerous place to stop a car and a dangerous place to get out of the car due to the steady traffic entering the interstate. My car would not restart and I had it towed to the Portsmouth NH Chevy dealer. As it was the beginning of the GM strike I had to wait several days for the replacement battery control sensor then I had to wait for another 4 weeks or so for a replacement transmission to be installed. The day after I got my car back, about 2 weeks ago, the transmission fluid was leaking onto the garage floor. The Chevy dealer has ordered new transmission hoses but only one has come in and I was told not to drive my car until these were replaced. The sensor pad and transmission were covered under warranty, I was told the hoses to the transmission and labor to install them are not part of the transmission and not covered. The incident has been extremely inconvenient but the way my car just abruptly stopped and wouldn’t restart was very unnerving and could have been very dangerous. I do not have paperwork at the moment but can provide a dealer invoice of the covered work so far. Please contact me with any questions.

• 12/03/2023· ENGINE

  I have a engine code P0401

• 12/02/2023· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  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 over to the side of the road and called a tow. This was a very traumatic event. I had my partner and my 2 year old daughter in the car.I just purchased this used vehicle from a Toyota dealer the same day. It has 63k miles on it and still under powertrain warranty. I literally drove the car 45 miles. TOTAL. I have spent more time towing and fixing this car than actually driving it. This is a total lemon. I need a refund from GM and all the pain and suffering that this caused my family.

• 12/02/2023· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  On 2023/09/09, my Check Engine Light came on, and my car showed a "Reduced Propulsion" warning. As I continued to drive home, the car later began overheating, requiring me to reduce speed & stop frequently to let the car cool down. The local Chevrolet dealership diagnosed it as a failed EGR valve that caused the "non walk home" fuse to blow, which also disables the car's Engine Coolant Thermostat Heater (hence the overheating). Also three months later, this part is still on backorder with no estimated time of delivery.

• 12/02/2023· ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  I had BECM failure and the car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road. They need to make this a safety recall.

• 11/30/2020· POWER TRAIN

  WHEN PARKING THE CAR THERE'S A CHANCE FOR THE ERROR "SHIFT TO PARK" TO OCCUR WHEN TRYING TO TURN OFF THE CAR,. THIS IS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SWITCH THAT WEARS OUT WITHIN THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. THE ERROR STARTS TO BECOME MORE AND MORE COMMON AS TIME GO ON. IT IS TOO EASY TO ACCIDENTALLY LEAVE THE CAR "ON" WHEN SHIFTING THE CAR TO PARK AND STEPPING OUT OF THE CAR AND USING THE PUSH TO STOP. THE ONLY KNOWN WORKAROUND IS TO FLICK THE SHIFTER BUTTON UNTIL THE CAR REGISTERS THAT THE CAR IS NOW SHIFTED TO PARK. THIS IS A RECURRING AND WELL KNOWN ISSUE IN THE CHEVY VOLT COMMUNITY. IT'S PREDICTED THAT ALL 2016+ CHEVY VOLTS WILL EVENTUALLY DEVELOP THIS ISSUE DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF THIS SWITCH. I HAVE ANOTHER VOLT IN THE FAMILY THAT'S ALREADY HAD THE SHIFTER REPLACED BECAUSE OF THIS SAME ISSUE.

• 11/24/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS

  WARNING ABOUT AIRBAG SYSTEM NOT WORKING CORRECTLY AND TOLD TO BRING CAR TO DEALER WITHIN 1 DAY. CAR WAS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET WITH MY SON IN FRONT. I DON'T KNOW EXACT PARTS BUT I BROUGHT IT TO CHEVY AND THEY REFUSED TO PAY FOR FIX (SO THE CAR IS STILL THERE WHILE I APPEAL). IT WAS SOMETHING ABOUT THE SYSTEM IN THE SEAT AND POSSIBLY DASH THAT CONTROLS THE AIRBAG.

• 11/21/2020· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION FROM WATER LEAK BELOW THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR. IT WAS WITHIN THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY, BUT 3 SEPARATE CHEVY DEALERS DID NOT DIAGNOSE OR FIX PROBLEM UNTIL AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. ONE DEALER EVENTUALLY FOUND A BAD WELD RESULTING IN A WATER LEAK AND SEALED IT. UNFORTUNATELY, THE LEAK HAS RETURNED AND THERE IS A LOT OF WATER BELOW THE FLOOR AGAIN. THIS REQUIRES REMOVING THE SEATS, TRIM, CARPET, AND FINDING ANOTHER BAD WELD.

• 11/19/2022· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  vehicle suddenly stopped while driving , engine light came on and on board charging system maintenance showed on dash display , I was able to restart it and take to the dealer for diagnosis they said that the BECM needs replacement at the cost of $2500.00 and that it is common on this vehicle ,this issue is a safety problem GM has issued a TBS for this defect recognizing it as an existing defect, this would cause a tragedy if it occurs while driving a on the highway ,since the car would loose power and could cause a catastrophic accident . the cost of the repair for a known defective part is unfair to the consumer and should be the manufacturer responsibility to bear the cost for safety .

• 11/06/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  My experience is proof for the investigation on “loss of motive power, including a stall, reduced power state, and/or a no-start condition due to the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM).” My safety and the safety of others were affected because the reduced engine propulsion caused me to drive at a max speed of around 50 mph, and eventually the car left my stranded a few weeks later when it would not start at all in a parking lot. The gas engine would run at an extremely high RPM to make up for the failure of battery propulsion. The dealer covered the work under warranty. The work was performed during the pandemic chip shortage in 2022 and my car was at the dealership for two months from about August to October. The check engine light would come on sporadically before the problem started, and when the failure would occur, I would get a “Propulsion reduced” message in the driver screen and the gas engine would kick on to an extremely high RPM even when the car should have been running on battery. Accelerating from a stop to a normal speed would sound like you are flooring down the accelerator to get on a highway on-ramp. I no longer have the paperwork to confirm this, but it was performed at the Fort Collins (Colorado) Dellenbach Chevrolet dealer, it may be possible for me to get the paperwork, but I no longer live in Colorado. The process went all the way up to corporate Chevrolet before the warranty was honored, and I was compensated with company points.

• 10/31/2024· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  With PHEV battery at 0%, it's normal for the gas engine to kick in. What's not normal is when the infamous BCEM propulsion system failure happened. First, it shut off the ICE engine and reverted to EV mode when I have 0% charges left. The system also reduced power to the car. Luckily, I wasn't on the freeway, or this could end up really badly. I was at the point where I could no longer accelerate and was coming to a stop really quick. Because I was still on local street, was able to safely pull over to the side of the road and turned off the system completely. I waited a minute or 2, turn the car back on and the engine kicked on immediately. Please have GM issue a recall for this problem TSB 18-NA-261 because if this happens to someone on the freeway when their battery is at 0% and BCEM shuts off the gas engine with loss propulsion failure, it can result in serious accidents and deaths.

• 10/31/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Vehicle shift to park warning , does not go in reverse or forward , shifter moves but it does not detect is in park mode , therefore it doesn't reset battery status or able to drive in forward or reverse.

• 10/30/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Shift to park message & audible alarm. Display while in motion pulling into home driveway. Vehicle stalled midway while in motion. Halfway in the street & half driveway. Displaying propulsion power reduced & Engine not available service soon. After 30 minutes of starting & restarting was able to move out of the street. However vehicle will NOT move. Transmission will shift, however will not move. Shift to park keeps popping up.

• 10/24/2025· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  P0401, P0B9A Loss propulsion power on highway Shift to Park issues And car uses gas before electricity is empty

• 10/23/2018· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  WHEN VEHICLE IS SHIFTED INTO PARK POSITION AND ENGINE IN POWERED OFF, THE DASH READS OUT THAT VEHICLE MUST BE IN PARK POSITION. I HAVE TO JIGGLE THE SHIFTER OR DEPRESS THE BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES TO ENGAGE INTO PARK POSITION. IF THIS IS IGNORED THE VEHICLE DOES NOT REGISTER IN PARK AND CANNOT SAFELY BE LEFT UNATTENDED. THIS OCCURRENCE HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A MONTH AT A DAILY RATE. THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HONOR THE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY FOR THIS ISSUE.

• 10/20/2022· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

  While on a road trip, we were traveling on a rural highway at roughly 55 mph. We received a warning message on the dashboard stating that "Propulsion power was reduced" and the engine began running rough, with surging noticeable based on throttle position. We also noted that engine temperature was rising above what was typical for the vehicle. The vehicle was able to maintain highway speed, and we were able to limp the vehicle to a safe location. Based on a web search, we were able to diagnose the issue (a failed EGR valve) as well as a way to limp the vehicle to a local dealership. They made a change that allowed us to limp home safely (unplug the EGR valve's electrical connector and replace the blown fuse under the hood). The vehicle was taken to a Chevy dealership when we made it home. The failure we had diagnosed was confirmed, and the component was replaced. The repair was not covered under warranty, and cost a significant sum to repair (1139.91). Additionally, this appears to be a very, very common failure for this make and model of vehicle- to the point where there is so much demand for this repair to be performed that these components (the EGR valve specifically) are difficult to obtain from Chevy. Additionally, the failure mode is such that when the EGR valve fails, it pulls excessive currents, and blows a fuse that also controls a number of important engine cooling components, leaving engine cooling significantly compromised. If we had been going faster, or if the weather was warmer, or if the load inside the vehicle was heavier, it would have been easy to overheat the gas engine and leave us stranded. I am concerned about the incidence rate of the failure, (based on online reports) the relative small number of miles on the vehicle when the failure occurred, (~57k) and the possible knock-on effect of the failure of the gas engine's ability to cool itself due to a relatively unrelated failure.

• 10/18/2019· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  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.

• 10/15/2024· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while starting and driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Reduced Propulsion" message was displayed. Additionally, after parking the vehicle, the "Shift To Park" message was displayed, and the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact pressed the Start/Stop button and then opened and closed the front driver's side door to turn off the vehicle. The vehicle later failed to charge and start as needed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) needed to be replaced; however, the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 83,574. The VIN was unavailable.

• 10/14/2024· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Faulty micro-switch from factory, causes power surge. Flawed microswitch in transaxle shift cable. Incomplete connection of microswitch resulting higher voltage to PCM.(power control module) This irregularity, shows a DTC code reducing power propulsion during movement. The car will loose power & ability to shift. During driving movement. Quite a safety concern. A "shift to park" error displays on driver display screen. An OBD2 scanner will clear code & after a few attempts remain operational. However intermittent & unpredictable when to expect the loss of traction power.

• 10/13/2022· ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Got a Check Engine light on Aug 26 2022 driving about 5 minutes out of my house. With that light turned on, the EV showed zero miles range (it was fully charged when I left the house), the ICE engine kicked in but it was running very harsh and when I stepped on the gas peddle, it would not accelerate and can only go about 30 mph. I immediately made a U-turn and returned home for the car is not drivable. Took the Volt to my dealership on Aug 29, 2022 and service manager diagnosed as a BECM failed and now waiting for a replacement, which they said they are not able to find one. This is going on week #7.

• 10/11/2024· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  My 2016 Chevrolet Volt loses power while driving and the "propulsion power reduced" warning message appears. This has happened multiple times in the past few weeks and it is very dangerous losing power while traveling. After taking it to a Chevy dealer for service, they advised that it was an internal failure of the BECM (battery energy control module) and that it would need replaced. After searching online it appears that this is a common issue with the Chevy Volt models from 2016 - 2019. So much so that GM extended a special warranty to cover this failure up to 15yrs and 150,000 miles. Unfortunately for reasons I still don't understand, I was informed that my vehicle is not covered under this special warranty despite it specifically being the year and model that is affected. My vehicle currently has 93k miles and was purchased in 2016. So I am just outside the original 8 year 100k mile warranty but thought I was covered under this new special coverage given that this is an issue that GM is clearly aware of. I was also shocked to find out that there apparently was never a recall for this issue. My wife and child normally take this vehicle across town at highway speeds and I'm lucky the issue only happened to me. I fear for those who brought their vehicles and are not aware of the issue and will be told that theirs isn't covered as well.

• 10/10/2020· POWER TRAIN

  AFTER 100K MILES RIGHT WHEN MY WARRANTY ENDS, I'M GETTING THE SHIFT TO PARK ERROR MESSAGE, CONSTANTLY HAVING TO POWER UP THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON IS ANNOYING. I I FEEL LIKE THE CAR IS BREAKING MORE. VERY UNSAFE.

• 10/09/2024· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  The vehicle loses power when trying to accelerate when driving in electric mode, and the gas engine kicks on after a second at which point acceleration returns. It occurs when the battery power is high or low. Sometimes a warning pops up on the dash saying speed is limited to a specific MPH.

• 10/07/2021· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  When parking vehicle a "Shift To Park" error appears on the dash and vehicle will not turn off for some time. This is an intermittent issue that seems to be getting more frequent as time goes on. Vehicle can be stolen if issue is unnoticed.

• 10/05/2023· ENGINE

  I was driving on a highway and all of a sudden I have a Check engine light and “propulsion power reduced” on my display. I took my car to the dealer and found out it was my EGR valve that had an internal failure and it was needed to be replaced. This should be a recall because I was under warranty and they stated that my warranty only covers in California or an emission state. It’s been about 2 months it’s been on back order and I cant even drive my car. This is not a rare problem every volt with a EGR valve has failed.

• 10/04/2024· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Our BECM failed while we were driving. It went into limp mode, not allowing the car over 35mph and with no AC in 109 temps. It was a very scary experience. This is a known issue, but the dealer said it isn’t covered under special warranty.

• 10/03/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Took the car in for service to Simi Valley Chevrolet on 8/16/2023 due to the check engine light illuminated on dashboard. They determined that the EGR valve had internally shorted so they unplugged it so as not to take down the rest of the system and placed a special order for the valve. It has now been over one year and they still don't have the replacement part. The car runs rough and occasionally stalls and sputters. I'm concerned that the car could stall while driving and is unsafe.

• 10/02/2016· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

  2016 CHEVY VOLT WOULDN'T START, LESS THAN A YEAR OLD, CURRENT ON MAINTENANCE. TOWED IT TO DEALER, THEY SAID THERE WERE SOME RECALLS - BUT COULDN'T TELL ME WHAT WAS WRONG. GOT IT BACK AFTER 2 DAYS, WAS FINE - THEN ON 9/22/16 WOULDN'T START AGAIN - I WAS STRANDED IN THE DARK, GOT IT JUMP STARTED. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, SINCE IT WAS RUNNING FINE HE DIDN'T TAKE IT IN. TOLD ME NEXT TIME IT HAPPENS TO GET IT TOWED IN. WOULDN'T START AGAIN YESTERDAY, UNRELIABLE CAR. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.

• 09/29/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Shift to park issue where suddenly I can't start car . Doesn't register park. Have to fiddle with shifter. Then find on reduced propulsion.

• 09/27/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Engine Propulsion Reduced" message was displayed, and the vehicle was driven to an Auto Parts store. The contact called the local dealer and was advised to replace the propulsion fuse in the vehicle. The contact purchased a replacement fuse and replaced the faulty fuse. The vehicle was driven to the dealer two days later to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the EGR valve had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

• 09/26/2022· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the battery level indicator was fluctuating up and down and then the instrument panel went blank. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. A case was filed. The failure mileage was 160,800.

• 09/25/2024· ENGINE

  The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve failed. Confirmed by dealer, Culver City Chevrolet, 8/29/2024. Failed EGR valve causes gas engine to emit harmful smog forming emissions. This part is still covered by 10 year, 150,000 mile warranty. However, GM/Chevrolet has not made a replacement available and GM representatives have provided no estimate of when or if that replacement part will be made available.

• 09/23/2020· POWER TRAIN

  AFTER PUTTING THE SHIFT LEVER IN PARK, THEN POWERING THE VEHICLE OFF THE DASHBOARD WOULD ADVISE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. COULD NOT LOCK VEHICLE, LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ON. THIS COULD BE WORKED AROUND BY PRESSING THE SHIFTER KNOB A FEW TIMES TO CLEAR THE MESSAGE. BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR REGULAR SERVICE, WAS ADVISED THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS RELATED TO THE SHIFTER KNOB. HARNESS WAS REPLACED, ISSUE HAS NOT REPEATED. IT HAS BEEN NOTED ONLINE THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH GENERATION 2 VOLTS, I WANTED TO ADD MY VEHICLE TO THE LIST OF THOSE AFFECTED.

• 09/19/2024· ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Check engine light came on. Moran Chevrolet dealership says the code is related to the EGR cooler and EGR valve. They want me to pay $3,175.23 for these two parts - however, they can't guarantee that I will get the parts as they are on backorder, and no idea when they will get parts. This is outrageous. I asked, "What if the part doesn't come in?" The dealer's response, "Then we will refund your money, but, we will keep $250 for inspecting the car." "And what if I don't fix it?" Their response: "Eventually, your car will stop working." "What if the car is on the freeway and just stops?" Their response is unsettling for me and hopefully every driver on the road: "We haven't seen that type of failure, yet."

• 09/17/2021· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Failure of car's keyless remote system. I got my fob and moved the car to where we charged it in the morning. In the afternoon after it was charged I had the same fob and got in to move it back by our front door and the screen gave the message "No remote detected". I assumed the fob battery was dead and changed it and it still would not recognize the fob. Then I got my wife's fob and it would not recognize that one either. So the keyless remote system in the car had failed in some way. I went online and saw there were plenty of cases of this happening to this model and other Chevy models that used a similar system. There is some issue with this system and it is very dangerous as someone could easily get stranded if they were alone in some remote place and not understanding how to even get in their car as there is no visible keyhole on the door to put the mechanical key. To follow up just as I was going out to the car to read the mileage all of a sudden the fob worked again. Both now work. It has been about 20 hours where it wouldn't work. I tried it many many times over those 20 hours and neither fob would work but now they both do. So this as many have reported , is an intermittent problem but dangerous because at any time you could be locked out of your car and you have to know how to pry off part of the door handle and insert the mechanical key and then place the fob in the special place under the lid in the console to be able to drive. Certainly once it happens to you and you learn all that you can do it in a reasonable time frame but when it happens the first time you are really stuck.