Worst 2016 Chevrolet Volt Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Fuel System
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 72 | — | — | 58,997 mi | |
| Fuel System | 60 | — | — | 72,100 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 50 | — | — | 42,239 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 48 | — | — | 54,147 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | 20,004 mi | |
| Brakes | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System:Fuses, Relays, Contacts, And Shunts | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Chevrolet Volt
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~16 vehicles.
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.
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2016 Chevrolet Volt — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Volt reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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