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2016 Chevrolet Volt repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 37 repairs.
2016 Chevrolet Volt repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (92%)
Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatch
149-horsepower Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD
| Chevrolet Volt in California, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201746000 miUS $100 | Replaced brake fluid per the manual Recall for “propulsion reduced.” | ||
| Jan 201964124 miUS $465 | A rodent had chewed through a small wiring harness, causing a check engine light. it was wiring for the A/C system. | ||
| Jul 202084 mi | Voltec warranty for the known "shift to park" issue. This is the first repair, and the wiring squib was replaced. The second one that was done a year later required the entire shifter to be replaced--also under warranty. | ||
| Mar 202185594 mi | This is the second "shift to park" incident. Dealer replaced the shifter under voltec warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Volt in California, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Sep 201729000 mi | Replaced shark fin antenna due to bad AM reception. | ||
| Chevrolet Volt in California, United States Jan 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201727000 mi | Then two weeks later the gas engine sputtered while going uphill. The local dealer looked at the car, and said the FUEL INJECTOR SEALS had not been replaced by the other dealer when installing the new engine. The seals were on back order for two weeks, so I had a loaner car while the replaced the injector seals in the new engine. The gas engine seized during highway driving, as a cooling hose came off the engine block. The engine overheated and siezed. The dealer replaced the engine. | ||
| Chevrolet Volt in Maryland, United States Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 201820000 mi | Car didn't start in the morning. 12v battery was dead. I wasn't able to jumpstart. After 20 mins of keeping it connected with the other car, still the battery didn't get enough charge to start the car. Car had to be towed. After 2 days at the dealership they charged the battery and returned the car. They spent a lot of time trying to find the root cause, but they had no clue why battery went dead. This is the 6th time in 2 years. Overall this is a shame because the main battery was fully charged! Such advanced car has LACKS the ability to start the system and move (and start charging the 12v battery) using the charge from that massive Lithium ion battery. Volt is really a spend car but I do not treat it as a reliable mode of transportation anymore. (a) it comes with the battery or the charging system that is faulty (b) poor diagnosability when it breaks. | ||
| Chevrolet Volt in Alberta, Canada Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201821700 mi | Shifter assembly replaced. Would not register being put into park | ||
| Chevrolet Volt in Texas, United States Dec 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 202255000 miUS $87 | Shift to park error. Replaced shifter assembly and installed new wiring harness per GM TSB | ||
| Chevrolet Volt in Indiana, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 202144000 mi | Catalytic converter- covered under warranty | ||
| Chevrolet Volt in Illinois, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 20163899 mi | Engine idled extremely roughly in cold; replaced fouled spark plugs. | ||
| Dec 20165403 mi | Car died on vacation, would not restart. Towed to dealer. Dealer ordered and replaced section 3 of high-voltage hybrid battery. | ||
| Feb 20178700 mi | Check engine light and "12 volt battery" warning light came on with "service charging system" message; 12v battery indeed wasn't charging. Dealer found codes that were no longer active; cleared and issue did not return. | ||
| Chevrolet Volt in Michigan, United States Aug 2016 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Oct 20161700 mi | The electric drive module was faulty, causing a CEL and needed to be replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Volt in Ontario, Canada Dec 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 20152480 mi | Check engine light, EGR needed replacement, maybe related to transmission change, damaged original valve during disassembly/reassembly | ||
| Apr 20166200 mi | Car died on Florida turnpike, no power and "shift to park" message. GM replaced what they call an "F module" which I later learned was power inverter module that sits on the tranny. | ||
| Sep 201719220 mi | Frayed seat belt | ||
| Jul 202144640 mi | EGR valve failed. The failure invoked a short in the coil which also took out fuse F3 ( non walk home fuse) which takes out cooling control, even on electric, This failure is quite common on G2 volts. Delver told me that he know an owner where this has happened 4 times Repaired free under emissions warranty | ||
| May 202255800 mi | On way home from Florida, threw a P2097 emission systems code. Post O2 sensor. Engine performed normally but engine temp went up from 195F to about 230. After 4 or 5 stops ( gas, hotel stay) I noticed engine temp began swinging from 180 to 230F, all during constant speed driving. Then check engine light went out and engine temp went back to iits normal 195-205 range. Shop found another software update from about 2018 addressing this false flag. I had this issue before in 2016 and an update was supposed to s correct this but it seems further updates were necessary Corrected under warranty | ||
| Chevrolet Volt in California, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 20168000 mi | Recall for hesitation | ||
| Jun 201855000 mi | Gas engine failed to start after the electric motor battery was depleted. Car was towed to dealer. Dealer unable to find a problem. Oil pan leak | ||
| Chevrolet Volt in California, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201619000 mi | Factory coolant hose configuration was causing it to rub. Hose eventually ruptured and leaked coolant. Dealer replaced hose. | ||
| Dec 201626000 mi | Rattles heard during freeway speed behind horn assembly. Other rattles heard near driver-side door. Horn assembly rattle fixed, door rattle improved. Apple Car-play connection issues and system hanging occasionally making operation impossible. | ||
| Chevrolet Volt in California, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 20166900 mi | Rear driver-side door closed rough. It appeared the door was sagging and struck the striker loop sharply when closing. Door appeared to be out of adjustment when first purchased. Vehicle was returned as fixed, but it was not fully corrected | ||
| Chevrolet Volt in New York, United States Apr 2016 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Dec 20169000 mi | Oil pan leak | ||
| Chevrolet Volt in New York, United States Dec 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Mar 20161000 mi | Software update for Engine per GM Bulletin | ||
| Oct 201714000 mi | Software update for Engine Idle and Cameras Normal Oil, Lube Tire Rotation | ||
| Chevrolet Volt in New York, United States May 2016 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Dec 201612000 mi | 12V battery died and replaced under warrantee | ||
| Feb 201842000 miUS $200 | Wireless key failed. Dealer claimed it got wet, but I did not drop it in water. Maybe humidity? Not cover and cost me $200. | ||
| Chevrolet Volt in New York, United States Oct 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| May 20166000 mi | Cruise Control failed and needed to "relearn" how it should be used. Updated computer so engine runs smoother. Brake pedal making a clicking noise when pressed. | ||
| Aug 201714000 mi | Noise from dashboard trim, creaking. Noise persisted, plan to take it back when time permits. Update: later went away on its own. | ||
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