2017 Chevrolet Volt Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 237about this part
- Share
- 34%of 703 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,800miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 237 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, 34% of the 703 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,800 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Urgent urgent. This is something wrong with the 2017 VOLT. My vehicle caught on fire while driving down the interstate at higher speeds. I have found two others that this has happened too. Gm didn't even investigate before denying liability, they made a determination over photos. All 3 vehicles had over 20k miles on it. Others lives may be in danger. Please investigate.”
NHTSA complaint #11092751, filed 2018-05, 20,000 miles“On 3 separate occasion my car has died on the highway and lost acceleration, GM issued a recall between my first and second incidents and the recall fix did not fix the issue as this happened a third time. Nov 14th was the first time but it has happened multiple times. This is very dangerous and people will probably die because of this. The error message on the screen is propulsion power is reduced”
NHTSA complaint #10948908, filed 2017-02, 8,000 miles“My wife and I were taking a 200 mile trip. I was using the hold mode, driving at 65 MPH, and about 60 miles into the trip a message came up that I was in reduced power mode and the check engine light came on. I pulled over and read the manual and then proceeded another 30 miles using the engine. I reduced my speed to 50 MPH. After stopping for an hour at our destination, we started back home, but the same alerts were on the screen. I went to a local Chevrolet dealer, 5 miles. Before getting there the engine shut off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11388443, filed 2021-01, 27,000 miles“For the propulsion many times while driving it occasionally slows down or speeds up kind of like a bucking horse. For the electrical the bluetooth connectivity to my cell phone and also my fob often disconnect and then I can't lock or unlock my car. For the other issue I have a shift to park problem that locks my car and I can't switch gears or turn the car on or off for a few minutes then it all of a sudden turns back on but the issue is that when it says shift to park it is actually in the park position.”
NHTSA complaint #11324806, filed 2020-05, 90,000 miles“I was driving on freeway at 65 MPH then all the sudden I got check engine light one and message action required, shift to park , I noticed the door unlocked by itself and the car starting to lose propulsion, I glided off the freeway and stopped at the end of off ramp due to red traffic light, then the car can not start again. After tow truck came, the car started again and I was able to drive to dealer for repair. Dealer found two error codes in the history p0ac4 and p0604. …”
NHTSA complaint #11091375, filed 2018-05, 17,850 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 2017 Chevrolet Volt
313 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
221 complaintsEngine
184 complaintsOther or unknown
115 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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