2016 Chevrolet Volt Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 28%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, 28% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2016 chevy VOLT wouldn't start, less than a year old, current on maintenance. Towed it to dealer, they said there were some recalls - but couldn't tell me what was wrong. Got it back after 2 days, was fine - then on 9/22/16 wouldn't start again - I was stranded in the dark, got it jump started. Took it to the dealer, since it was running fine he didn't take it in. Told me next time it happens to get it towed in. Wouldn't start again yesterday, unreliable car. Please investigate.”
NHTSA complaint #10911019, filed 2016-10, 14,000 miles“Shift to park message & audible alarm. Display while in motion pulling into home driveway. Vehicle stalled midway while in motion. Halfway in the street & half driveway. Displaying propulsion power reduced & Engine not available service soon. After 30 minutes of starting & restarting was able to move out of the street. However vehicle will NOT move. Transmission will shift, however will not move. Shift to park keeps popping up.”
NHTSA complaint #11622713, filed 2024-10, 143,000 miles“When attempting to turn off the car it says action required: shift to park and will proceed as being left on, despite being in park. This occurs about 70% of the time the car is driven and takes several tries of turning on the car, moving, parking, and turning back off before the engine shuts off without this warning.”
NHTSA complaint #11348826, filed 2020-08, 40,000 miles“In regard to recall 16055 reprogram hybrid powertrain control; module 2. I had this recall done on january 5, 2017. This service changes some settings without notification to the owner. Critically important it changes the engine run on remote start from off to on. If the owner starts their car to warm up in the garage the engine will run unknowing to the owner. This could be a very dangerous situation for the buildup of carbon monoxide in the garage.”
NHTSA complaint #10943712, filed 2017-01, 7,400 miles“Unable to turn off power to car with error on dashboard saying shift to park. Have to power on and off several times while moving the shifter in and out of park to get the car to turn off.”
NHTSA complaint #11289511, filed 2019-12, 29,368 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11010577Oct 12, 2024This service bulletin advises the tech to check the wiring harness to validate that the harness is not the cause of the check engine light and to replace the EGR to correct a…
- 11007721Aug 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on AGM batteries that require less frequent charging in storage.
- 11006290Jul 24, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on a new refrigerant (R1234yf) for A/C service.
- 11002441Jun 14, 2024This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
- 11001327May 17, 2024This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 9% |
| 2018 | 50 | 22% |
| 2017 | 184 | 26% |
| 2016 | 48 | 28% |
| 2015 | 8 | 18% |
| 2014 | 9 | 10% |
| 2013 | 37 | 12% |
| 2012 | 26 | 11% |
| 2011 | 4 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt
77 complaintsFuel system
65 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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