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2017 Chevrolet Volt
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 703
- Received Apr 2016 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Gear shifter fails to register Park193 complaints · 27% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Chevrolet Silverado loses power and hesitates29 complaints · 4.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Head gasket leaks coolant into engine24 complaints · 3.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
No recalls naming this model year are listed in this data. This does not establish that your vehicle is free of safety problems.
View recall detailsBrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Gear shifter fails to register ParkFirst signal: Jun 2019
- Check engine light comes on repeatedlyFirst signal: Jan 2024
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 8 crashes, 9 fires, 11 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
- Ignition key sticks or will not turn
- Vehicle catches fire from wiring
- Battery drains and dies when parked
1 more problem
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 118 |
| 2021 | 96 |
| 2022 | 69 |
| 2023 | 93 |
| 2024 | 144 |
| 2025 | 71 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 34 |
| Total | 703 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 193 | 27% | 4.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jun 2019 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.5% |
| Chevrolet Silverado loses power and hesitates | 29 | 4.1% | 6.1× | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 24 | 3.4% | 2.2× | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 21 | 3.0% | 3.4× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jan 2024 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.6% |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 19 | 2.7% | 3.4× | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 17 | 2.4% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 13 | 1.8% | 1.7× | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 10 | 1.4% | 4.5× | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 9 | 1.3% | – | |
| Cruise control fails to disengage | 8 | 1.1% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 7 | 1.0% | – | |
| Trailer frame, axle, or hitch fails while towing | 6 | 0.9% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 5 | 0.7% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 5 | 0.7% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 5 | 0.7% | – | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 5 | 0.7% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 4 | 0.6% | – | |
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 4 | 0.6% | – | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 3 | 0.4% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 3 | 0.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
No safety recalls naming the 2017 Chevrolet Volt are listed in the data through October 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA for current information; an empty list is not a safety assessment.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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