2017 Chevrolet Volt recalls and problems
No recalls and 703 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt.
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2017 Chevrolet Volt recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost power. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the message "Propulsion Power Reduced" was displayed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at 65-70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power or experienced reduced motive power. The "Reduced Propulsion" message displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, upon parking, the "Shift to Park"…
I am reporting a suspected Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) failure in my 2017 Chevrolet Volt. My vehicle has experienced multiple symptoms consistent with the known BECM defect documented by General Motors, including intermittent failure to start, reduced propulsion power, and failure to operate on electric power…
My 2017 Chevrolet Volt, with 97,758 miles, experienced a failure that rendered the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle would not start or operate normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Chevrolet dealership for diagnosis. After several days, the dealership confirmed that the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM)…
2017 Chevy Volt, lost propulsion and stalled on a highway in 3 separate instances. GM Case # …: The first instance, in late 2021, resulted in a BECM replacement. The following instances, … and SXXX, had the exact same symptoms: loss of propulsion on highway, shift to park, full charge but 0 range, check engine light…
Volt model years compared
Across all years, the 2017 Volt has the most complaints (703). All Chevrolet Volt years →
Questions
- Does the 2017 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
- Owners have filed 703 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (313 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (236).
- How many 2017 Chevrolet Volt complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 8 of 703 complaints report a crash and 9 a fire; 11 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 20, 2026.