2017 Chevrolet Volt Safety Report
2017 Chevrolet Volt Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2017 Chevrolet Volt. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Low (0) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (685) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 17 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Electrical System | Compare electrical system issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2019 | Compare against the 2019 Chevrolet Volt with 34 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2018 | Check the 2018 Chevrolet Volt before buying across this generation. |
Chevrolet Volt Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Chevrolet Volt years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Volt | 209 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Chevrolet Volt | 166 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Chevrolet Volt | 34 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Chevrolet Volt | 43 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2017 Chevrolet Volt Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Electrical System
95 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Chevrolet onlyPower Train
85 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Chevrolet onlyUnknown Or Other
52 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Chevrolet onlyEngine
46 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Chevrolet onlyFuel/Propulsion System
45 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Chevrolet onlyElectrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System
36 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System issues Chevrolet onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt
Reliability Score
The 2017 Chevrolet Volt receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Energy Control Module (Becm) Failure The BECM failure can lead to the vehicle being unable to charge and setting a 'reduced power' message, posing a safety risk. |
High | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| High-Voltage Battery Failures Multiple high-voltage battery failures have caused complete loss of propulsion, especially at freeway speeds, indicating a serious safety concern. |
High | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Issues Intermittent 'miss' and propulsion system failures are common, often requiring expensive repairs. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Coolant Intrusion Into Battery Module Coolant found inside the battery module has led to its condemnation, highlighting potential long-term reliability issues. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2017 Chevrolet Volt:
Battery issues are the most common problem, affecting 45% of vehicles.
Electrical system failures are frequent, impacting 36% of vehicles.
Power train issues are less common but still affect 27% of vehicles.
Engine problems are the least common, affecting 23% of vehicles.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2017 Chevrolet Volt with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Brought car into Chevrolet dealership for intermittent “miss” when driving. Dealer diagnosed it needed an EGR valve replaced at a cost of around $4,000.00 which is a significant portion of the cars value.
Failure of Battery Energy Control Module (BECM), within the high voltage battery. Vehicle is unable to charge and sets “reduced power” message. GM released special coverage bulletin for this issue (N232432680), but this vehicle is not listed due to which state it was registered. Continued failure of the BECM will lead to inoperability of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while parked. The check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) failure. The manufacturer was notified of the f...
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed or while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was unexpectedly illuminated. Additionally, there were several error codes provided through the Mobile App for engine-related failures. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was m...
Coolant was found inside the Lithium-Ion battery module when the dealership opened it to repair a different issue. They condemned the battery on the spot. There was no damage to the battery module. All PMs were performed at Chevrolet dealerships throughout the life of the car. All recalls were fixed. Including the BECM replacement the car is known have problems with. Car had 127,000 miles on it. O...
Three separate high-voltage battery section failures within one year, each causing complete loss of propulsion. Two occurred at freeway speeds on [XXX]. FAILURE 1 ([XXX]): Vehicle lost propulsion. Dealer diagnosed DTC P0AFA (low voltage), failed cell in Battery Section 3. Section 3 replaced under GM Special Coverage N232432680 (BECM, 15yr/150k). Vehicle out of service approximately six months awa...
I am reporting a series of safety concerns regarding my 2017 Chevy Volt, which have persisted despite multiple attempts to address them with the dealership. These issues pose significant risks to my safety and that of others on the road. On January 18th, 2024, I brought my vehicle to the dealer after experiencing reduced propulsion power while driving on the highway, coupled with the illumination ...
Several years ago, when I was driving the vehicle, I got a sudden "reduced propulsion alert" and the onboard coolant temperature gauge showed a significant spike in temperature. To avoid overheating, I had to pull over on the side of the highway. In the onboard fuse box, there was a blown F3 fuse. I replaced the fuse and the same issue happened again last year. After some online research, it is c...
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 - 40 MPH, the message stating that the propulsion was reduced was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle, and the vehicle unintendedly decelerated. The contact arrived at the destination and parked the vehicle, and the message “Shift to ...
There is a ongoing problem with the BECM on 2016-2018 volts. Mine is one of them. Contacted Chevrolet and they say my vin isn’t under the extended coverage. I believe it should be and can’t stand they won’t cover my car under warranty. Is there anything you can do?
My car started having issues with the hybrid system, with fault alerts related to the drive motor control module, hybrid powertrain control module, and battery energy control module in the transmission, and the vehicle is available for inspection if needed. The engine light had been on for about a week, and I was waiting for availability at work to take it to a mechanic. While driving around 70 mp...
My 2017 Chevy Volt stalled, wont charge, safely concerns. safety-related special coverage is being denied by local Chevy dealer. Check Engine light codes U2603-06, U2623, well known issue in chevy volt community, that points to Chevy faulty BECM. Chevy replace these to some selected 2016-2018 vehicles, but they wont cover mine, while I have same exact issue. Please help to push on Chevy to cover a...
I am reporting a series of safety concerns regarding my 2017 Chevy Volt, which have persisted despite multiple attempts to address them with the dealership. These issues pose significant risks to my safety and that of others on the road. On January 18th, 2024, I brought my vehicle to the dealer after experiencing reduced propulsion power while driving on the highway, coupled with the illumination ...
Experiencing intermittent propulsion system failure with multiple simultaneous warning messages on 2017 Chevrolet Volt at approximately 59,000 miles. WARNINGS DISPLAYED: - "Propulsion Power Reduced" message - "Check Tire Pressure Monitoring System" (false alert - all tires properly inflated and recently replaced) - Multiple dashboard warning lights including exclamation point indicators - Vehicl...
Following a day trip involving sub-freezing temperatures and full depletion of the traction battery, the vehicle was plugged in at home and appeared to be charging. The following morning, I enable the preheat via the remote before leaving the house for work, and notice the CEL/MIL before starting the car. Car was cold, charging indicator was flashing green as if it was accepting charge. I went to ...
The BECM (Battery Energy Control Module) failed. The vehicle illuminated the MIL and the driver display to show a "Reduced power". When restarted, the display showed "shift to park", which I did several times. After a couple of restarts it displayed the "Reduced power" message, but would not go into drive. THE MIL was illuminated the entire time. Through numerous key cycles I got the VIN oper...
On 10/14, I was driving the car to my job, when the car suddenly switched from its electric battery power to its internal combustion engine. The vehicle's information screen only showed that the battery was unavailable. I was able to operate the car on only the internal combustion engine to arrive at work. However, when I went to leave several hours later, the car would not start. The car was towe...
My 2017 Chevy Volt is having Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) issues. I receive the occasional error message of "propulsion is reduced" and engine fault codes of P1E00, U2619, U2620, U2621, U2622, U2623, and U2624. GM issued a Special Coverage bulletin (N232432680) extending the warranty for the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) on 2016-2018 Chevy Volts to 15 years/150,000 miles. My Chevy ...
I was driving in stop and go traffic on a relatively busy road when I was cut off. I braked hard to avoid a collision. Immediately afterwards, the car would not respond to the accelerator and would not go forward. I was in the middle of the road and the car would not respond. It could have caused an accident. I put the car into park and then back into drive and it seemed to work again. But I...
The engine light starts blinking and telling me propulsion power reduced, and then I cannot use the cruise control after that turns on, and it starts losing power, driving on I 70 after work all of a sudden it turned on and wet from going 76 miles an hour to 52 on highway I 70 where the speed limit was 75. This problem was a recall problem which was fixed and now is happening again on the same par...
Showing 20 of 685 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Electrical System
Opened 2023-11-29 · Closed 2025-03-03
On November 29, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE23022 to investigate allegations of a loss of motive power, including a stall, reduced power state, and/or a no start condition due to the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) in model year (MY) 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt passenger car vehicles manufactured by General Motors (GM). The BECM is located within the high voltage electric vehicle (EV) battery pack and monitors the temperature, current, and voltage of the high volt...
Component: Electrical System:Propulsion System
Opened 2023-01-27 · Closed 2023-08-07
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-spe...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017 Chevrolet Volt
Has the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT been recalled?
No, the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT has no recalls on record with NHTSA as of our latest data update.
How many complaints does the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT have?
The 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT has 685 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 8 involved crashes. 10 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT?
The 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 5/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT involve electrical system (95 complaints), power train (85 complaints), unknown or other (52 complaints). Other affected components include engine, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system,engine,fuel/propulsion system.
How many crash reports does the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT have?
There are 8 crash reports associated with the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT out of 685 total complaints (1.2% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT have?
There are 9 fire reports for the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT out of 685 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT.
How many injuries are reported for the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT?
10 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT is proceed with caution. It has 685 complaints, 0 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT?
The components with the most failures on the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT are: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (95 complaints), 2. POWER TRAIN (85 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (52 complaints), 4. ENGINE (46 complaints), 5. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (45 complaints). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the single most-reported problem area with 95 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT?
Be cautious of battery and electrical system issues, as they can lead to reduced propulsion and safety risks. Regular maintenance is crucial. The 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT has 685 NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT?
The 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 685 owner complaints, 0 recalls, and 17 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) Failure and High-Voltage Battery Failures.
What are the known issues with the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT?
Known issues with the 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT include: Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) Failure, High-Voltage Battery Failures, Electrical System Issues, Coolant Intrusion into Battery Module. These are based on patterns found across 685 NHTSA complaints.
What are the most common issues with the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
The most common issues are battery failures and electrical system problems, which can lead to reduced propulsion and check engine lights.
Are there any known safety risks with the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
Yes, high-voltage battery failures and coolant intrusion have caused propulsion loss, posing significant safety risks.
What should I do if I experience propulsion system failures?
Contact a dealership immediately to diagnose and repair the issue, as it may indicate a serious problem.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of battery and electrical system issues, as they can lead to reduced propulsion and safety risks. Regular maintenance is crucial.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2017 Chevrolet Volt
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The data includes 685 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 0 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 8 reported crashes, 9 fire incidents, 10 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2017 Chevrolet Volt an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 5 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14