Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Chevrolet Volt has 52 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
52
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Battery Energy Control Module Malfunction. It is a known issue with this system failing on the chevy... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while operating vehicle the "Propuls... |
| May 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving the car displayed “reduced propulsion power” on the dash and then I lost all drive pow... |
| Jan 31, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | BECM failure leaving car stranded in traffic with no ability to move under its own power. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On [XXX] the check engine light turned on in my 2016 Chevy Volt (VIN: [XXX] miles 145,xxx). I was 2... |
| Jan 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the ch... |
| Dec 14, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAR LOST POWER IN 02/2024, WAS TAKEN TO DEALER. ISSUE WAS NOT ADDRESSED PROPERLY. 12/2024 THE CAR WO... |
| Nov 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Becm failure Car suddenly stopped driving and or starting Had to have it towed home |
| Oct 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Shift to park message & audible alarm. Display while in motion pulling into home driveway. Vehicle... |
| Sep 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Driving to work one morning, I noticed an engine light with a "Propulsion Power Reduced" on my 2016 ... |
| Aug 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | •Vehicle lost power while driving on the highway at speed. The vehicle would not run with gas engine... |
| Aug 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The car has experienced a ‘BECM’ failure, which is very common on the Chevy volt. When it fails the ... |
| Jun 30, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The EGR valve in the 2016 Chevy volt will fail blowing fuse 3 which will also take out the engine oi... |
| Jun 28, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Fuse #3 shorts out every time the engine changes from electric power to gas. We have been told this... |
| Jun 26, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The BECM has failed and causes a reduction in engine power. There is a Special Coverage N232432680 f... |
| May 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Started vehicle with > 50mi on the EV-range. Pulled out onto road, stopped at red light. Now sh... |
| May 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I bought the car new in 2015 and after about only 40,000 miles I began getting a Propulsion Reduced ... |
| Apr 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The car states the battery will not charge and cannot move the car. I connected it to a code reader ... |
| Mar 14, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the battery was ful... |