2016 Chevrolet Volt Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2016 Chevrolet Volt recalls

Most common 2016 Chevrolet Volt problems

Problem areas named in the 170 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	77
Fuel/Propulsion System	64
Power Train	51
Engine	48
Unknown Or Other	20
Vehicle Speed Control	6
Service Brakes	4
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	3
Air Bags	2
Steering	2

What owners report

2026-10-14, Fuel/Propulsion System
BECM failed reducing propulsion. Known issue with several volts. Yes. Propulsion reduced. No start. Stuck in middle of street. Yes. Confirmed by dealership service department that becm is bad. Check engine, propulsion reduced, shift to park. Started appearing intermittently around 84000 miles.

2026-06-30, Fuel/Propulsion System
The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) on my 2016 Chevrolet Volt has failed. The vehicle and the component are currently located at my home address and are available for inspection upon request. As of writing this now. This failure caused the vehicle to enter a "reduced power mode" and subsequently resulted in a no-start and no-charge condition. The sudden loss of propulsion power presents a severe safety and crash risk, as the vehicle can lose motive power and stall unexpectedly while in transit. Prior to the complete failure, the vehicle displayed a Check Engine Light and a "Reduced Propulsion Power" message on the dashboard. The local Chevrolet dealership has inspected the vehicle, pu

2026-06-22, Electrical System
I purchased the above-listed 2016 Chevrolet Volt through Carvana, relying on the contractual promise that the BECM was covered under Special Coverage N232432680 for up to 15yrs or 150k miles. The vehicle has suffered persistent, severe mechanical and electrical issues resulting in a prolonged loss of use: 1. Initial Breakdown and Delivery: The vehicle originally had a Reduced Propulsion Power Alert on Monday [XXX] around 8pm and nearly caused me to be rear ended on a major road due to accelration issues. It then officially broke down on Tuesday, [XXX]. It was then delivered to Vic Koenig Chevrolet (1040 E Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901) via Tow By Freedom Towing the following Friday, May 29,

2026-05-11, Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2016 Chevy Volt started experiencing the "Propulsion Power is Reduced" issues associated with a faulty BCEM unit. I brought my vehicle in for service at a Chevy dealer and they confirmed that the BCEM needed to be replaced. This is a known issue resulting in special coverage under N232432680. Chevy is not honoring the special coverage for my vehicle despite my vehicle being less that 15 years old and having fewer than 150,000 miles. According to the service manager after talking to someone higher up the food chain at Chevy, "they're no longer covering this service."

2026-03-20, Power Train
I have a 2016 Chevy volt. It had to be towed to a Chevy dealership because it will not drive. The BECM module has failed, as is apparently the case with so many volt owners. GM, as a result of lawsuits about this car, extended the warrantee to fix the issue, but my vin number is not included in the case. The gar is a brick, and there is no way to fix it now. GM doen't even replace these batteries any more, and most often just buys back the bad vehicles. I still owe 9k on this car and it is useless now. I need help. These are the codes is is throwing. B101D P1EOO P1EAC POAFA B3111 U3001 U2401 U2603 U2604 U2605 U2606 U2617 U2618 U2619 U2620 U2621 U2622 U2623 U2624 P1FD1 P1FD2 P1FD3 P1

2016 Chevrolet Volt questions

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt: Driver Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?

Based on 170 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (77), Fuel/Propulsion System (64), Power Train (51).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Chevrolet Volt has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.