Does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, the most recent reported on October 5, 2017 (Air bags: frontal). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?

Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (77 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (64).

How many 2016 Chevrolet Volt complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 170 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2016 Chevrolet Volt recalls and problems

1 recall and 170 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt.

recalls

170

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2016 Chevrolet Volt recalls

Air bags: frontal

NHTSA campaign 17V621000 · reported October 5, 2017 · General Motors LLC · 16 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
The risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system77
Fuel/propulsion system64
Power train51
Engine48
Unknown or other20
Vehicle speed control6
Service brakes4
Electronic stability control (ESC)3
Air bags2
Forward collision avoidance2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 14, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
BECM failed reducing propulsion. Known issue with several volts. Yes. Propulsion reduced. No start. Stuck in middle of street. Yes. Confirmed by dealership service department that becm is bad. Check engine, propulsion reduced, shift to park. Started appearing intermittently around 84000 miles.

Jun 30, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) on my 2016 Chevrolet Volt has failed. The vehicle and the component are currently located at my home address and are available for inspection upon request. As of writing this now. This failure caused the vehicle to enter a "reduced power mode" and subsequently resulted in a…

Jun 22, 2026 · Electrical system
I purchased the above-listed 2016 Chevrolet Volt through Carvana, relying on the contractual promise that the BECM was covered under Special Coverage N232432680 for up to 15yrs or 150k miles. The vehicle has suffered persistent, severe mechanical and electrical issues resulting in a prolonged loss of use: 1. Initial…

May 11, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
My 2016 Chevy Volt started experiencing the "Propulsion Power is Reduced" issues associated with a faulty BCEM unit. I brought my vehicle in for service at a Chevy dealer and they confirmed that the BCEM needed to be replaced. This is a known issue resulting in special coverage under N232432680. Chevy is not honoring…

Mar 20, 2026 · Power train
I have a 2016 Chevy volt. It had to be towed to a Chevy dealership because it will not drive. The BECM module has failed, as is apparently the case with so many volt owners. GM, as a result of lawsuits about this car, extended the warrantee to fix the issue, but my vin number is not included in the case. The gar is a…

Volt model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2013	3	308	8	2
2014	0	93	5	1
2015	1	44	1	1
2016	1	170	2	1
2017	0	703	8	9
2018	2	226	4	0
2019	2	34	3	0

Across all years, the 2017 Volt has the most complaints (703). All Chevrolet Volt years →

Questions

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, the most recent reported on October 5, 2017 (Air bags: frontal). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?: Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (77 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (64).
How many 2016 Chevrolet Volt complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 170 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 14, 2026.