Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Improper Air Bag Inflation
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
- Consequence
- An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.
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Owner complaints (169)
169 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 169 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 77 | 45.6% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 63 | 37.3% |
| Power train | 51 | 30.2% |
| Engine | 48 | 28.4% |
| Unknown or other | 20 | 11.8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 3.6% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 2.4% |
| Electronic stability control | 3 | 1.8% |
| Air bags | 2 | 1.2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1.2% |
How 2016 compares with other Volt years
Best and worst Volt years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 49 | 1 |
| 2012 | 245 | 2 |
| 2013 | 308 | 3 |
| 2014 | 93 | 0 |
| 2015 | 44 | 1 |
| 2016 | 169 | 1 |
| 2017 | 699 | 0 |
| 2018 | 225 | 2 |
| 2019 | 34 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 42 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,600
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 51 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 42 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 43 / 42 / 42 | $1,600 | 51 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2016 Volt for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2016 Chevrolet Volt FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 17V621000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Chevrolet Volt problems?
Owners filed 169 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (77), Fuel/propulsion system (63), Power train (51) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt get?
EPA rates the 1.5 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 43 city, 42 highway and 42 combined mpg.
How does the 2016 Volt compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2019 Chevrolet Volt model years at least five years old, the 2019 drew the fewest complaints (34) and the 2017 the most (699). The 2016 drew 169. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.