https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Chevrolet Volt. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:38:23 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2177953 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a series of safety concerns regarding my 2017 Chevy Volt, which have persisted despite multiple attempts to address them with the dealership. These issues pose significant risks to my safety and that of others on the road. On January 18th, 2024, I brought my vehicle to the dealer after experiencing reduced propulsion power while driving on the highway, coupled with the illumination https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2177954 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a series of safety concerns regarding my 2017 Chevy Volt, which have persisted despite multiple attempts to address them with the dealership. These issues pose significant risks to my safety and that of others on the road. On January 18th, 2024, I brought my vehicle to the dealer after experiencing reduced propulsion power while driving on the highway, coupled with the illumination https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2177955 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a series of safety concerns regarding my 2017 Chevy Volt, which have persisted despite multiple attempts to address them with the dealership. These issues pose significant risks to my safety and that of others on the road. On January 18th, 2024, I brought my vehicle to the dealer after experiencing reduced propulsion power while driving on the highway, coupled with the illumination https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2175743 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Several years ago, when I was driving the vehicle, I got a sudden "reduced propulsion alert" and the onboard coolant temperature gauge showed a significant spike in temperature. To avoid overheating, I had to pull over on the side of the highway. In the onboard fuse box, there was a blown F3 fuse. I replaced the fuse and the same issue happened again last year. After some online research, it is c https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2175744 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Several years ago, when I was driving the vehicle, I got a sudden "reduced propulsion alert" and the onboard coolant temperature gauge showed a significant spike in temperature. To avoid overheating, I had to pull over on the side of the highway. In the onboard fuse box, there was a blown F3 fuse. I replaced the fuse and the same issue happened again last year. After some online research, it is c https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2175420 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2174823 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT It was the XXX recall for the DTC P0442/check engine light code. The dealership said that the recall had been satisfied in 6/2020 by putting a buffer in to separate the 2 lines but not replacing the part. Now the exact same code DTC P0442/check engine light in the exact spot that occurred for the original recall. The dealership originally quoted $5,093, then after me complaining that it is the sam https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2174824 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT It was the XXX recall for the DTC P0442/check engine light code. The dealership said that the recall had been satisfied in 6/2020 by putting a buffer in to separate the 2 lines but not replacing the part. Now the exact same code DTC P0442/check engine light in the exact spot that occurred for the original recall. The dealership originally quoted $5,093, then after me complaining that it is the sam https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2174825 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT It was the XXX recall for the DTC P0442/check engine light code. The dealership said that the recall had been satisfied in 6/2020 by putting a buffer in to separate the 2 lines but not replacing the part. Now the exact same code DTC P0442/check engine light in the exact spot that occurred for the original recall. The dealership originally quoted $5,093, then after me complaining that it is the sam https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2173470 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I received the "Propulsion Power is Reduced" Alert engine light while driving in "Normal" mode on the freeway at around 60mph with 8-9 miles of Battery capacity, it showed 0 miles of Battery forcing the Gas Engine on and the vehicle hesitated upon applying the accelerator for the remainder of the drive. My safety and that was others was at risk because the acceleration dropped quickly and I was on https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2173471 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I received the "Propulsion Power is Reduced" Alert engine light while driving in "Normal" mode on the freeway at around 60mph with 8-9 miles of Battery capacity, it showed 0 miles of Battery forcing the Gas Engine on and the vehicle hesitated upon applying the accelerator for the remainder of the drive. My safety and that was others was at risk because the acceleration dropped quickly and I was on https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2173472 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I received the "Propulsion Power is Reduced" Alert engine light while driving in "Normal" mode on the freeway at around 60mph with 8-9 miles of Battery capacity, it showed 0 miles of Battery forcing the Gas Engine on and the vehicle hesitated upon applying the accelerator for the remainder of the drive. My safety and that was others was at risk because the acceleration dropped quickly and I was on https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2172303 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 - 40 MPH, the message stating that the propulsion was reduced was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle, and the vehicle unintendedly decelerated. The contact arrived at the destination and parked the vehicle, and the message “Shift to https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2172304 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 - 40 MPH, the message stating that the propulsion was reduced was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle, and the vehicle unintendedly decelerated. The contact arrived at the destination and parked the vehicle, and the message “Shift to https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2171202 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT In May 2025, the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve failed on my 2016 Chevy Volt with approx. 60,000 kms / 40,000 miles on it - that cost me approximately $3,000 to fix. In my opinion that should have been covered under warranty given that it is a common failure point on second generation Volts. Note that the EGR value (OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer) is a readily available part. In O https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2170277 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT GM is not honoring coverage from N232432680 for CARB vehicles in non-CARB states. They have failed to tie CARB vehicle vins to the coverage in N232432680. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2170278 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT GM is not honoring coverage from N232432680 for CARB vehicles in non-CARB states. They have failed to tie CARB vehicle vins to the coverage in N232432680. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2170362 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT There is a ongoing problem with the BECM on 2016-2018 volts. Mine is one of them. Contacted Chevrolet and they say my vin isn’t under the extended coverage. I believe it should be and can’t stand they won’t cover my car under warranty. Is there anything you can do? https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2170363 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT There is a ongoing problem with the BECM on 2016-2018 volts. Mine is one of them. Contacted Chevrolet and they say my vin isn’t under the extended coverage. I believe it should be and can’t stand they won’t cover my car under warranty. Is there anything you can do? https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2170157 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle has had multiple incidents of surging of the propulsion system both on battery power and when powered by the internal combustion engine, causing loss of propulsion and sudden acceleration almost causing collisions multiple times. We have paid for over $4,000 in repairs that are not covered under the propulsion system warranty, and these repairs have not remedied the issue. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2170158 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle has had multiple incidents of surging of the propulsion system both on battery power and when powered by the internal combustion engine, causing loss of propulsion and sudden acceleration almost causing collisions multiple times. We have paid for over $4,000 in repairs that are not covered under the propulsion system warranty, and these repairs have not remedied the issue. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2167907 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, and the lights inside and outside of the vehicle failed to illuminate. The vehicle was jump-started. The failure reoccurred while attempting to restart the vehicle, and the contact was unable to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2166514 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My car started having issues with the hybrid system, with fault alerts related to the drive motor control module, hybrid powertrain control module, and battery energy control module in the transmission, and the vehicle is available for inspection if needed. The engine light had been on for about a week, and I was waiting for availability at work to take it to a mechanic. While driving around 70 mp https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2166515 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My car started having issues with the hybrid system, with fault alerts related to the drive motor control module, hybrid powertrain control module, and battery energy control module in the transmission, and the vehicle is available for inspection if needed. The engine light had been on for about a week, and I was waiting for availability at work to take it to a mechanic. While driving around 70 mp https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2166234 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Battery Energy Control Module Malfunction. It is a known issue with this system failing on the chevy volt. There is a service bulletin on this problem. 18-NA-261 is the service bulletin. The car will not start and when it does start it has loss of power while driving. Chevy is only fixing certain VIN numbers even thou it pulls up the same codes in their bulletin. Chevy only gave extended warrantie https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2166235 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Battery Energy Control Module Malfunction. It is a known issue with this system failing on the chevy volt. There is a service bulletin on this problem. 18-NA-261 is the service bulletin. The car will not start and when it does start it has loss of power while driving. Chevy is only fixing certain VIN numbers even thou it pulls up the same codes in their bulletin. Chevy only gave extended warrantie https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2166358 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While I driving in the past week, a warning that "propulsion power reduced" appeared on my dashboard several times. The last time that I had driven the car, the heater would not turn off, and the smell of burnt rubber filled the car and then dissipated soon after. The car would only run in it's gas engine mode, and not switch over to electric mode, as it usually would. The next morning, the car wo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2166359 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While I driving in the past week, a warning that "propulsion power reduced" appeared on my dashboard several times. The last time that I had driven the car, the heater would not turn off, and the smell of burnt rubber filled the car and then dissipated soon after. The car would only run in it's gas engine mode, and not switch over to electric mode, as it usually would. The next morning, the car wo https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2166043 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2017 Chevy Volt stalled, wont charge, safely concerns. safety-related special coverage is being denied by local Chevy dealer. Check Engine light codes U2603-06, U2623, well known issue in chevy volt community, that points to Chevy faulty BECM. Chevy replace these to some selected 2016-2018 vehicles, but they wont cover mine, while I have same exact issue. Please help to push on Chevy to cover a https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-volt#complaint-2165398 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a series of safety concerns regarding my 2017 Chevy Volt, which have persisted despite multiple attempts to address them with the dealership. These issues pose significant risks to my safety and that of others on the road. On January 18th, 2024, I brought my vehicle to the dealer after experiencing reduced propulsion power while driving on the highway, coupled with the illumination