NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet Volt

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

1,845

Active records

Recalls

8

Active records

TSBs

2,887

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

37

Crashes

39

Fires

16

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Volt

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Operating state

1,195

Reporting mechanism

952

Performance issue

638

Safety restraint issue

442

Engine behavior

332

Powering on/off behavior

289

Electrified system issue

173

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

173

Electrical issue

155

Condition issue

128

Starting behavior

101

Braking behavior

89

Thermal issue

70

Driver assistance issue

63

Charging behavior

52

Steering behavior

50

Noise

45

Access/entry issue

42

Infotainment behavior

42

HVAC behavior

32

Fluid issue

31

Vibration/harshness

28

Lighting behavior

16

Smell

16

Safety restraint behavior

14

Recent change

8

Communication/network issue

6

Ride/handling behavior

6

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Jul 6, 2026


The car suddenly lost power and produced error messages on the screen. I had to quickly change lanes to get out of traffic on the highway. My dealer diagnosed the issue as a BECM malfunction and quoted a repair cost of approximately $3500. However, due to my car originally being registered in California, this failure is not covered under GM Special Coverage Bulletin N232432680 (issued March 2024), which provides an extended warranty for BECM issues on affected 2016-2018 Volts up to 15 years or…

2018 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Jul 6, 2026


My 2018 Chevy Volt started making a creaking and clanking noise when driven at low speeds. Dealer diagnosed the problem as being the rear shocks and bushing. Replacing these did not fix the problem. Not sure if this is a safety issue or not.

2016 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Jun 30, 2026


The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) on my 2016 Chevrolet Volt has failed. The vehicle and the component are currently located at my home address and are available for inspection upon request. As of writing this now. This failure caused the vehicle to enter a reduced power mode and subsequently resulted in a no-start and no-charge condition. The sudden loss of propulsion power presents a severe safety and crash risk, as the vehicle can lose motive power and stall unexpectedly while in…

2012 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Jun 25, 2026


The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, the contact attempted to start the vehicle; however, the instrument panel displayed a blank screen. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure…

2017 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Jun 23, 2026


While driving at highway speeds over 100 miles away from home with my child in the vehicle, the car experienced a sudden, catastrophic loss of propulsion power and entered 'Propulsion Power Reduced' mode, dropping vehicle speed immediately and creating an extreme hazard with high-speed highway traffic. A full computer scan revealed active diagnostic codes U2603 through U2624, confirming an internal hardware communication failure of the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM). This matches GM…

2016 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Jun 22, 2026


I purchased the above-listed 2016 Chevrolet Volt through Carvana, relying on the contractual promise that the BECM was covered under Special Coverage N232432680 for up to 15yrs or 150k miles. The vehicle has suffered persistent, severe mechanical and electrical issues resulting in a prolonged loss of use: 1. Initial Breakdown and Delivery: The vehicle originally had a Reduced Propulsion Power Alert on Monday [XXX] around 8pm and nearly caused me to be rear ended on a major road due to…

2017 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Jun 21, 2026


Received reduced propulsion message, with no engine detected. Car slowed to a near stop while driving on the Interstate highway. Very dangerous to have that suddenly happen. Message popped up randomly with no prior warning.

2017 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Jun 5, 2026


I was not going to put in a complaint about this failure but after learning about GM creating a special extended warranty program for this issue, I felt it should be addressed and treated as a recall. The battery energy control module (BECM) failed on my 2017 Chevrolet Volt at exactly 170,000 miles in December of 2024, leaving me in a dangerous position on the roadway and almost causing me to be rear ended due to losing the ability to accelerate. I had no choice but to have the vehicle towed…

2012 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed Jun 4, 2026


Message on dash Service High Voltage charging system . Code cleared by inexperienced mechanic. Stalled on the side of the road with Engine not available , Low propulsion . My local Chevy dealership confirmed a high volt battery leak its now at risk for catching on fire

2016 CHEVROLET VOLT

Filed May 11, 2026


My 2016 Chevy Volt started experiencing the Propulsion Power is Reduced issues associated with a faulty BCEM unit. I brought my vehicle in for service at a Chevy dealer and they confirmed that the BCEM needed to be replaced. This is a known issue resulting in special coverage under N232432680. Chevy is not honoring the special coverage for my vehicle despite my vehicle being less that 15 years old and having fewer than 150,000 miles. According to the service manager after talking to someone…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.