2017 Chevrolet Volt Brakes Problems
NHTSA received 35 brake complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, about 5% of its 698 total complaints. Owners most often describe brief delays or sinking sensations in the brake pedal, with a median failure mileage of 21,000 miles. No related recalls are listed.
- Brakes complaints
- 35
- 5% of 698
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 21,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal suddenly sinking or going soft, with the car feeling like it loses traction momentarily before brakes re-engage.
- Several complaints describe a brief delay of about half a second to a full second between pressing the brake pedal and the brakes actually responding, especially when slowing for a red light.
- Some owners say the regenerative braking paddle on the steering wheel does not trigger the brake lights, so trailing vehicles are not warned when the driver is slowing down.
- One owner reported the vehicle rolling backward after exiting it, resulting in a crash and injury when the door struck them against a wall.
- Owners note the brake pedal pressure needed to stop the car changes unpredictably, requiring more force than expected in some situations, particularly after releasing and reapplying brakes in traffic.
When 2017 Chevrolet Volt brake complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 3, 2016, latest Dec 16, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Volt model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Volt have?
- NHTSA lists 35 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, which is about 5% of the 698 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brake issues on the 2017 Chevrolet Volt.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2017 Volt?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2017 Volt is 21,000 miles.
- What kind of brake issues do 2017 Volt owners report?
- Owners describe the brake pedal sinking or feeling soft, brief delays before the brakes engage, and the regenerative braking paddle not activating brake lights. One complaint involved a crash and injury after the vehicle rolled while unattended.
- How does the 2017 Volt compare to other Volt years for brake complaints?
- The 2017 Volt had 35 brake complaints (5% share), higher in raw count than most other Volt years, though 2012 and 2015 had higher percentage shares of 10% and 14% respectively.