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2016 Chevrolet Volt Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 64 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, 38% of its 169 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 57,500 miles. No related recall is listed for this component.

Fuel System complaints
64
38% of 169
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
57,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden 'reduced propulsion power' warnings that cut engine power while driving, sometimes on busy streets.
  • Multiple owners describe the 'shift to park' error, where the car will not shut off even after the shifter is placed in park.
  • Some owners report the gas engine kicking in loudly and unexpectedly when electric mode fails, with a dash message limiting the car to low-propulsion driving.
  • Several complaints describe the vehicle stalling or losing power with a check engine light, later traced by a dealer to the Battery Energy Control Module.
  • A few owners report the center display going blank, disabling the backup camera and charging controls.

When 2016 Chevrolet Volt fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 8, 2017, latest Jun 30, 2026.

2016 Chevrolet Volt fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month7Jan 2017Jun 2021Oct 2022Jan 2024Jun 2024Nov 2024Oct 2025Jun 2026
64 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2017 to Jun 2026; peak Oct 2024 (7).

Fuel System recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Volt model year

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

  1. 20117 (14%)
  2. 201237 (15%)
  3. 201357 (19%)
  4. 201420 (22%)
  5. 201511 (25%)
  6. 201664 (38%)
  7. 2017238 (34%)
  8. 201872 (32%)
  9. 20192 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?
NHTSA lists 64 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Volt, which is 38% of the 169 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt fuel system?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2016 Volt.
At what mileage do 2016 Volt fuel system problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 57,500 miles.
Do 2016 Volt fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.