The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Volt · 2017
2017 Chevrolet Volt. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 43 / 42 / 42 | Regular | $1,500 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 22,000 and 51,200 miles. Median 36,000, from 250 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 38,500 | 26,000–56,000 | 103 |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 31,200 | 7,100–45,700 | 34 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 34,600 | 24,800–51,800 | 92 |
| Engine | 25,800 | 11,700–70,500 | 38 |
| Speed control | 15,000 | 3,900–26,000 | 10 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 38% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 38% |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 16% |
| Engine | 13% |
| Brakes | 6% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Pedestrian alert sounds | 2023 | 2023 |
| Closed | Loss of motive power due to the battery energy control module | 2023 | 2025 |
Manufacturer communications 1172
Chevy filed 1172 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Volt 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Nearby model years
| Year | Lemon Index | Complaints | Sold | Top system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 89 | 22 | 24,739 | Electrical |
| 2017 | 856 | 196 | 20,349 | Electrical |
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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