How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have?

NHTSA lists 77 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, which is 46% of the 169 total complaints filed for the year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt electrical system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this Electrical System complaint category on the 2016 Volt.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2016 Volt?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Volt is 45,558 miles.

What is the most common electrical issue reported on the 2016 Volt?

The most frequently described pattern is the shifter not registering park, which triggers a "shift to park" warning and prevents the vehicle from powering off.

Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, with 0 injuries reported.

2016 Chevrolet Volt Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 77 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, 46% of all 169 complaints filed for the year. The most common pattern is the shifter failing to register park, followed by sudden power loss and no-start events. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 77; 46% of 169
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 45,558 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle failing to register that the shifter is in park, triggering a "shift to park" message and preventing the car from powering down or locking.
Some owners describe the vehicle losing power steering and propulsion suddenly while driving, in one case leading to a crash.
Others report the vehicle failing to start intermittently, sometimes requiring a jump start or a tow to the dealer.
The center display console has been reported going blank and unresponsive on startup, hiding charge and climate information.
Owners also report sudden loss of power while driving at highway speed, with the failure not reproducible by the dealer.
One owner reported an OnStar alert about a lithium-ion battery issue accompanied by air conditioning failure and a check engine light.

When 2016 Chevrolet Volt electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 2, 2016, latest Jun 22, 2026.

77 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q4 to 2026 Q2; peak 2024 Q1 (8).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Volt model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201124 (49%)
201287 (36%)
201364 (21%)
201427 (29%)
201518 (41%)
201677 (46%)
2017312 (45%)
201886 (39%)
201911 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have?: NHTSA lists 77 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, which is 46% of the 169 total complaints filed for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt electrical system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this Electrical System complaint category on the 2016 Volt.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2016 Volt?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Volt is 45,558 miles.
What is the most common electrical issue reported on the 2016 Volt?: The most frequently described pattern is the shifter not registering park, which triggers a "shift to park" warning and prevents the vehicle from powering off.
Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, with 0 injuries reported.