2016 Chevrolet Volt Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 65about this part
- Share
- 38%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 65 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, 38% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine became disabled while driving, displaying a power reduced message. The vehicle was in motion on a busy street, and I had to try to pull over with traffic moving at a fast pace. This happened to me twice. Dealership was unable to replicate the problem and did not do anything to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11219394, filed 2019-06, 80,000 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“Unable to turn off car when shifter is physically shift to park, but dash warning has a shift to park warning. Back in dec 26 I bought the car in for the same issue and the shifter cable was replaced. But shift to park warning returned a few months later. It is a matter of time before this issue will return .”
NHTSA complaint #11325474, filed 2020-05, 30,742 miles“The VOLT center display has gone blank, probably a bad screen. The display serves multiple purpose: infotainment, navigation, charging control (being an electric vehicle), and most importantly the back up camera display. The rear hatchback visibility is very poorly designed, with great dependent & reliance on driver to use the back camera. Without the display, backing driver can not see a small child nor any object.”
NHTSA complaint #11290287, filed 2019-12, 55,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11024324Sep 4, 2025This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11023365May 14, 2025This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11013239Jan 14, 2025This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11012678Dec 12, 2024This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11011896Nov 21, 2024This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11008893Aug 20, 2024This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11000361May 3, 2024This bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on the Lithium-Ion battery section and small pack exchange procedure.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 76 | 33% |
| 2017 | 237 | 34% |
| 2016 | 65 | 38% |
| 2015 | 11 | 25% |
| 2014 | 19 | 20% |
| 2013 | 53 | 17% |
| 2012 | 37 | 15% |
| 2011 | 6 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt
77 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsEngine
48 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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