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Hybrid propulsion systemPart report

2017 Chevrolet Volt Hybrid propulsion system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 703 total for the year
Median mileage
39,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, 1% of the 703 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 - 40 MPH, the message stating that the propulsion was reduced was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle, and the vehicle unintendedly decelerated. The contact arrived at the destination and parked the vehicle, and the message “Shift to Park” was displayed even though the gear shifter was in park(P). The message “Charging Unavailable” was displayed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11714931, filed 2026-02, 26,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that occasionally at start-up or while driving at various speeds, the Propulsion Power Reduced, warning message would appear on the instrument panel. Once the warning message would appear, the vehicle would not shift out of first gear. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasion; however, the code reader could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was given a case number. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11452874, filed 2022-02, 33,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that the vehicle was lagging and hesitating before accelerating. The contact stated that an excessive amount of pressure was needed to depress the accelerator pedal while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced reduced Hybrid propulsion. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11609390, filed 2024-08, 140,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact mentioned that the electrical hybrid battery failure warning error was illuminated, and the check engine warning light was also illuminated. The vehicle was able to start after multiple attempts to switch over to gasoline mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery energy control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11443126, filed 2021-12, 46,000 miles

Hybrid propulsion system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201741%
201422%
201341%
201112%

Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Volt

Electrical system
313 complaints
Fuel system
237 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
221 complaints
Engine
184 complaints
Other or unknown
115 complaints
Vehicle speed control
32 complaints
Brakes
27 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Electronic stability control
9 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
9 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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