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2017 Chevrolet VoltProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,212 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1,212
Crashes
18
Fires
14
Recalls
0
TSBs
1,172
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,212 complaints, 18 crashes, 14 fires, and 0 recalls. Complaint rate is 17.5x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

lost power steering while driving

7 complaints • Severity 8.9/10

$X,XXX
2

shift to park error

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

vehicle will not turn off when shifted into park

3 complaints • Severity 6.7/10

$X,XXX
4

infotainment failure

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

loss of electrical power while driving

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

301 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 34K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

167
0–30K
153
30–60K
38
60–90K
20
90–120K
7
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (167 reports) • Median: 34K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (301 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical301 (25%)
Fuel System237 (20%)
Drivetrain215 (18%)
Engine185 (15%)
Other114 (9%)
Speed Control32 (3%)
Brakes27 (2%)
Steering15 (1%)

2017 Chevrolet Volt: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, with 301 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 34,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 34K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, with 237 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, with 215 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, with 185 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

14
16
31
17
40
18
51
19
175
20
158
21
118
22
170
23
270
24
125
25
60
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt. Recent trend: decreasing.

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2017 Chevrolet Volt NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP22005ClosedOpened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

PE23022ClosedOpened Nov 2023 · closed Mar 2025

Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is the worst model year for the Chevrolet Volt according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2017 Chevrolet Volt vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

1,212

Class avg

69

17.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,212 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2017 Chevrolet Volt: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Chevrolet Volt is related to the electrical, with 301 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
The 2017 Chevrolet Volt has 1,212 complaints, 18 crash reports, and 14 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 17.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
NHTSA rates the 2017 Chevrolet Volt 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 5 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Chevrolet Volt problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Chevrolet Volt problems start?
Based on 388 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 34,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2017 Chevrolet Volt data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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