2016 Chevrolet Volt Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, and owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags: frontal
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.
Remedy: 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…
169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 53,705 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 51 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 30, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion 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 vehi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 22, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 42 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 43 / 42 |
| Fuel | Regular Gas or Electricity |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
Compare Chevrolet Volt model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Volt model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chevrolet Volt | 1 | 49 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Volt | 2 | 245 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Volt | 3 | 308 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Volt | 0 | 93 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Volt | 1 | 44 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Volt | 1 | 169 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Volt | 0 | 699 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Volt | 2 | 225 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Volt | 2 | 34 |
Checking a specific 2016 Chevrolet Volt
How do I know if my 2016 Chevrolet Volt has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Chevrolet Volt; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V621000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.