2016 Chevrolet Volt Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

48Engine complaints

28.4%Of all 169 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM73 · 43.2%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM63 · 37.3%

POWER TRAIN50 · 29.6%

ENGINE48 · 28.4%

Unspecified / other20 · 11.8%

Share of the 169 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt overview page.

What owners report

“My car will lose all power as I'm driving, switch between gas/ elec and almost stall, it will accelerate when I take my foot OFF…”NHTSA complaint 11563877 — filed 01/05/2024

“Check engine light came on reduced propulsion warning. Took to Chevrolet dealer and they diagnosed EGR value failure while on road trip. Got home Took…”NHTSA complaint 11560251 — filed 12/15/2023

“Driving 72mph down I5 interstate the display notified me with a check engine light with two errors, enigne propulsion reduced and engine overheating. I pulled…”NHTSA complaint 11558066 — filed 12/02/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt: 48 of 169 complaints on file (28.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have in total?

169 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.