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2016 Chevrolet Volt recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 5, 201717V621000 | Air bags: frontalAn improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V621000
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Owner complaints by component170
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 77 | 45 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 64 | 38 |
| Power train | 51 | 30 |
| Engine | 48 | 28 |
| Unknown or other | 20 | 12 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 1 |
4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Fuel/propulsion system
“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.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“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.”
- Electrical system
“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.”
Other Chevrolet Volt model years
- 20192 recalls34 complaints
- 20182 recalls225 complaints
- 20170 recalls701 complaints
- 20161 recall170 complaints
- 20151 recall44 complaints
- 20140 recalls93 complaints
- 20133 recalls308 complaints
- 20122 recalls245 complaints
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Other Chevrolet models
- 2016 Malibu10 recalls863 complaints
- 2016 Silverado 150012 recalls797 complaints
- 2016 Impala0 recalls111 complaints
- 2016 Tahoe10 recalls257 complaints
- 2016 Equinox1 recall398 complaints
- 2016 Suburban6 recalls220 complaints
- 2016 Silverado2 recalls8 complaints
- 2016 Traverse5 recalls292 complaints
- 2016 Silverado 25006 recalls123 complaints
- 2016 Corvette2 recalls104 complaints
- 2016 Colorado4 recalls712 complaints
- 2016 Cruze4 recalls250 complaints
2016 Chevrolet Volt recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The most recent, 17V621000 (reported October 5, 2017), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 77 complaints out of 170 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Chevrolet Volt?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.
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