2017 Chevrolet Volt
Common Problems
Ranked from 359 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
17 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Shift-to-Park Issue
184complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle does not recognize it is in park, leading to an inability to turn off the car.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine Overheating
133complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine overheats during long trips, especially when using hold mode, requiring the vehicle to be pulled over for cooling.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) Failure
66complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe BECM failed, causing the vehicle to lose propulsion and become inoperable.
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Check Engine Light and Warning Messages
21complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe check engine light illuminates and displays messages such as 'Propulsion Power Reduced' or 'Engine Unavailable', indicating an underlying issue.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Battery and Charging Issues
20complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe car experiences issues with the battery and charging system, leading to reduced propulsion and check engine light warnings.
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Reduced Propulsion Power
20complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe propulsion power is reduced, often accompanied by a check engine light and a message indicating reduced propulsion.
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Engine Stall at Idle Due to EGR Valve Failure
16complaintsMedium severityEngineThe EGR valve fails, leading to engine stalling at idle and reduced propulsion.
$250–$700est. egr valve replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
EGR Valve Issues
15complaintsHigh severityOtherThe EGR valve fails, causing reduced propulsion, engine stalling, and loss of power, leading to potential accidents.
$250–$700est. egr valve replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Check Engine Light and Reduced Propulsion Due to BECM Failure
13complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe BECM failure triggers a check engine light and reduces propulsion power, often leaving the vehicle inoperable.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Propulsion System Failure
13complaintsHigh severityFuel systemPropulsion system failure results in reduced power, check engine light, and inability to start the vehicle.
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Engine Power Reduction Due to EGR Valve Failure
6complaintsMedium severityEngineThe EGR valve failure leads to engine power reduction and a check engine light, often requiring a fuse replacement.
$250–$700est. egr valve replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Engine Power Reduction During Highway Driving
6complaintsMedium severityEngineDuring highway driving, the engine power is reduced, often indicated by a check engine light and a propulsion warning.
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Vehicle Suddenly Stops and Cannot Restart
6complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle suddenly stops and cannot be restarted, often due to BECM or EGR valve failure.
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Engine Overheating and Loss of Power
5complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine overheats and loses power, often due to EGR valve or BECM failures.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Engine Stalling During Operation
5complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalling during operation, often due to EGR valve failure, can lead to a complete loss of propulsion.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Unpredictable Deceleration During Highway Driving
5complaintsMedium severityFuel systemDuring highway driving, the vehicle unpredictably decelerates, often due to propulsion system failures.
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Shift to Park Warning Malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe gear shifter fails to recognize the 'Park' position, preventing the vehicle from turning off properly.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.