2016 Chevrolet Volt recalls and problems

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt has 1 safety recall and 171 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

171

Crashes / fires

3 / 1

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Chevrolet Volt recalls

Recall 17V-621: Air Bags

Reported Oct 5, 2017 · 16 vehicles affected · General Motors LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a 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 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.

2016 Chevrolet Volt problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	78
Fuel/Propulsion System	64
Power Train	51
Engine	48
Unknown or Other	20
Vehicle Speed Control	6
Service Brakes	4
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	3
Forward Collision Avoidance	3
Air Bags	2
Steering	2
Back Over Prevention	1

Most reported parts

Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 3
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera — 1
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift — 1
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery — 1
Electrical System › Propulsion System — 1
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Fuses, Relays, Contacts, and Shunts — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) — 1
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm) — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 44,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2016 Chevrolet Volt complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Oct 14, 2026

BECM failed reducing propulsion. Known issue with several volts. Yes. Propulsion reduced. No start. Stuck in middle of street. Yes. Confirmed by dealership service department that becm is bad. Check engine, propulsion reduced, shift to park. Started appearing intermittently around 84000 miles.

Power Train · reported Mar 20, 2026

I have a 2016 Chevy volt. It had to be towed to a Chevy dealership because it will not drive. The BECM module has failed, as is apparently the case with so many volt owners. GM, as a result of lawsuits about this car, extended the warrantee to fix the issue, but my vin number is not included in the case. The gar is a brick, and there is no way to fix it now. GM doen't even replace these batteries any more, and most often just buys back the bad vehicles. I still owe 9k on this car and it is useless now. I need help. These are the codes is is throwing. B101D P1EOO P1EAC POAFA B3111 U3001 U2401…

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Mar 19, 2026

Vehicle displayed reduced propulsion and shift to park while driving on highway then suddenly stopped. Dealer said battery failed after a year of diagnosing issue. Issue may be BECM which has extended warranty service but dealer not addressing the issue of car stalling but instead other costly minor issues leaving the vehicle a safety concern. Replacing battery with a bad BECM would lead to exact same issue

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Mar 11, 2026

After experiencing loss of power and loss of propulsion on the highway, took the car to Tropical Chevrolet in Miami Shores, FL. after diagnosing the car for $287.37 (credited to the estimate total of $3101.20), the dealership replaced the Battery Energy Control Module and bled the battery pack cooling system. We paid the bill ($2665.89). On January 4, 2026 the check engine light came on again when the propulsion was reduced again, while driving on a highway. Tropical reported that the cause of the failure was their failure to replace or do the original repair at all. They replaced the exhaust…

Engine · reported Feb 10, 2026

The engine light came on, but the car would run and so took it to the dealer. They determined that the EGR valve had failed and would cost $2400 to repair. Apparently, this is a common failure point for Generation 2 Chevy Volts. If it might trigger a forced recall, I'd like to add this to the list.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt: 17V-621 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (78 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (64). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 44,000 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.