How many electrical system complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Volt have?

NHTSA lists 312 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Volt, which is 45% of the 698 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt electrical system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system problem area on the 2017 Volt.

Have there been fires linked to the 2017 Volt's electrical system?

Yes, NHTSA complaint data for this problem area includes 7 reported fires, along with 4 crashes and 5 injuries.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 Volt?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 38,500 miles.

How does the 2017 Volt compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2017 Volt's electrical complaints make up 45% of its total complaints, higher than most other model years such as 2013 at 21% and 2019 at 32%, though 2011 was higher at 49%.

2017 Chevrolet Volt Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 312 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, 45% of all complaints for the year, with 7 fires, 4 crashes, and 5 injuries reported. The median mileage at failure was 38,500 miles, and no related recall is listed for this problem area.

Electrical System complaints: 312; 45% of 698
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 7
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 38,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report fires starting in the door panel wiring or near the battery charger plug, sometimes while the vehicle was parked or plugged in.
Some drivers describe the vehicle failing to shut off after pressing the power button, with the system appearing to turn off then restarting on its own.
Several owners report sudden full electrical shutdowns while driving on the freeway, including loss of OnStar and door fob function, forcing a slow pull to the shoulder.
Owners describe warning messages such as low brake fluid followed by multiple dashboard lights and a stall, with reports that the brakes did not respond fully.
One owner reports the instrument cluster failing so the speedometer no longer displayed vehicle speed, with a replacement part unavailable at the dealer.
A few complaints mention smoke or a gasoline smell combined with the motor light staying on and the car not powering off.

When 2017 Chevrolet Volt electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 3, 2016, latest Sep 3, 2026.

312 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q4 (34).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 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 system complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Volt have?: NHTSA lists 312 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Volt, which is 45% of the 698 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt electrical system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system problem area on the 2017 Volt.
Have there been fires linked to the 2017 Volt's electrical system?: Yes, NHTSA complaint data for this problem area includes 7 reported fires, along with 4 crashes and 5 injuries.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 Volt?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 38,500 miles.
How does the 2017 Volt compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2017 Volt's electrical complaints make up 45% of its total complaints, higher than most other model years such as 2013 at 21% and 2019 at 32%, though 2011 was higher at 49%.