How common are engine complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?

NHTSA lists 54 Engine-area complaints for the 2016 model year, which is 32% of the 169 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt engine?

No related recall is listed for the Engine problem area in this data.

At what mileage do these engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Engine-area complaints on the 2016 Volt is 40,000 miles.

Have these engine issues caused crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries tied to Engine complaints on the 2016 Volt.

How does the 2016 Volt compare to other model years for engine complaints?

The 2016 Volt's Engine share of 32% is higher than the 2015 model's 23% and the 2018 model's 26%, though lower than the 2017 model's 30% share on a larger complaint count of 212.

2016 Chevrolet Volt Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 54 Engine-area complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, 32% of its 169 total complaints for that year. No related recall is listed for this problem area. Median mileage at failure is 40,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 54; 32% of 169
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 40,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners describe a "shift to park" fault where the car won't power off even though the shifter is in park, sometimes requiring repeated attempts.
Several owners report sudden loss of propulsion or a "reduced propulsion" warning while driving, with the engine light triggering unexpectedly.
Some complaints describe the gas engine kicking in harshly and limiting speed to about 30 mph after the electric range showed zero despite a full charge.
One owner reported the vehicle overheating and shutting off the engine while cruising at 65 mph on a highway.
A few complaints link the reduced-power symptom to failures in the Battery Energy Control Module or EGR valve, sometimes affecting a shared water pump circuit.

When 2016 Chevrolet Volt engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 15, 2016, latest Feb 10, 2026.

54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2016 to Feb 2026; peak Dec 2023 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Volt model year

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

20115 (10%)
201237 (15%)
201343 (14%)
201411 (12%)
201510 (23%)
201654 (32%)
2017212 (30%)
201857 (26%)
20194 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?: NHTSA lists 54 Engine-area complaints for the 2016 model year, which is 32% of the 169 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt engine?: No related recall is listed for the Engine problem area in this data.
At what mileage do these engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Engine-area complaints on the 2016 Volt is 40,000 miles.
Have these engine issues caused crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries tied to Engine complaints on the 2016 Volt.
How does the 2016 Volt compare to other model years for engine complaints?: The 2016 Volt's Engine share of 32% is higher than the 2015 model's 23% and the 2018 model's 26%, though lower than the 2017 model's 30% share on a larger complaint count of 212.