2016 Chevrolet Volt engine problems
49 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, which is 17% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 43,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 43,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
2016 chevy volt wouldn't start, less than a year old, current on maintenance. Towed it to dealer, they said there were some recalls - but couldn't tell me what was wrong. Got it back after 2 days, was fine - then on 9/22/16 wouldn't start again - I was stranded in the dark, got it jump started. Took it to the dealer, since it was running fine he didn't take it in. Told me next time it happens to get it towed in. Wouldn't start again yesterday, unreliable car. Please investigate.
When attempting to turn off the car it says "action required: shift to park" and will proceed as being left on, despite being in park. This occurs about 70% of the time the car is driven and takes several tries of turning on the car, moving, parking, and turning back off before the engine shuts off without this warning.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt
- Electrical system 77 complaints
- Fuel system 65 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 50 complaints