2017 Chevrolet Volt
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 310 of 697 complaints (44%) mention it.
Complaints filed rose from 169 in 2016 to 697 in 2017.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | vs. 2017 similar vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,100 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
| Combined MPG | 37 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 35 / 40 | 43 / 42 | 43 / 42 | 43 / 42 | 43 / 42 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 81 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | |
| Complaints filed | 44 | 169 | 697 | 222 | 34 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 3 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Volt have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
Electrical: 310 of 697 NHTSA complaints (44%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Chevrolet Volt get?
EPA rates it 42 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
EPA estimates $1,500 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
Similar Vehicles
EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas or Electricity | Compact Cars | 43 mpg | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | $1,500 | 51 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 187 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 219 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 238 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical | 310 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Brakes | 35 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 16 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 45 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 114 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.