2017 Chevrolet Volt Engine Problems

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

181Engine complaints

26.2%Of all 690 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 SYSTEM295 · 42.8%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM230 · 33.3%

POWER TRAIN212 · 30.7%

ENGINE181 · 26.2%

Unspecified / other113 · 16.4%

Share of the 690 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Chevrolet Volt overview page.

What owners report

“ON MY 2ND DAY OF OWNERSHIP WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD 50 MILES ON IT THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY…”NHTSA complaint 11277426 — filed 10/31/2019

“MY VOLT HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF PROPULSION AND WARNING "ACTION REQUIRED - SHIFT TO PARK" AND WAS IN SERVICE AT MY LOCAL CHEVY DEALERSHIP…”NHTSA complaint 11277424 — filed 10/31/2019

“WHILE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF PROPULSION AND THE WARNING DISPLAYED "PROPULSION POWER REDUCED".THIS LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 11277420 — filed 10/31/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Volt have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Chevrolet Volt: 181 of 690 complaints on file (26.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Volt have in total?

690 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 10 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.