2017 Chevrolet Volt Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 238 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, 34% of that year's 698 total complaints. Owners report sudden loss of propulsion at highway speed with a "shift to park" message, and the median mileage at failure was 33,000. No related recall is listed in this data.
- Fuel System complaints
- 238
- 34% of 698
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 33,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicles suddenly lose propulsion while driving on the highway or surface streets, sometimes showing a "shift to park" message on the dash.
- After the power loss, the car will not restart and requires towing to a dealer for service, in some cases involving replacement of the power inverter module and a software update.
- Some owners describe engine warning beeps and a burning or fuel-like smell entering the cabin before the loss of power occurs.
- Owners report the propulsion failure recurring multiple times, including after a dealer visit or a claimed recall repair.
- One complaint describes a failed EGR valve that caused blown fuses, leading to reduced propulsion and stalling.
When 2017 Chevrolet Volt fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 9, 2016, latest Aug 5, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2017 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Fuel System complaints does NHTSA list for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
- NHTSA lists 238 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Volt, which is 34% of the 698 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall tied to the 2017 Chevrolet Volt fuel system complaints?
- This data shows no related recalls listed for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt fuel system complaints.
- What do owners say happens when the 2017 Volt fuel system fails?
- Owners commonly report sudden loss of propulsion while driving, often with a "shift to park" warning message, and the vehicle failing to restart.
- At what mileage do 2017 Volt fuel system problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 33,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?
- The data associated with this Fuel System complaint area for the 2017 Volt lists 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.