2017 Chevrolet Volt Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2017 Chevrolet Volt recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt.

Most common 2017 Chevrolet Volt problems

Problem areas named in the 703 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	317
Fuel/Propulsion System	236
Power Train	221
Engine	184
Unknown Or Other	114
Vehicle Speed Control	32
Service Brakes	27
Steering	16
Air Bags	12
Forward Collision Avoidance	11

What owners report

2026-10-20, Engine
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost power. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the message "Propulsion Power Reduced" was displayed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.

2026-10-19, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at 65-70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power or experienced reduced motive power. The "Reduced Propulsion" message displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, upon parking, the "Shift to Park" message displayed, causing the vehicle to fail to turn off until the contact pressed and held the Engine Start/Stop button multiple times. A diagnostic trouble code for the battery energy control module (BECM) was retrieved. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The contact associated the failure with Special Coverage: N232432680 (Battery Energy Control Mod

2026-10-09, Electrical System
My 2017 Chevrolet Volt, with 97,758 miles, experienced a failure that rendered the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle would not start or operate normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Chevrolet dealership for diagnosis. After several days, the dealership confirmed that the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) had failed. The dealership quoted approximately $2,500 for replacement, including parts and labor. This failure presents a serious potential safety concern because BECM malfunctions can result in loss of propulsion, reduced power, or an inability to restart the vehicle, potentially leaving drivers stranded in unsafe locations. General Motors has previously recognized BECM fail

2026-10-09, Fuel/Propulsion System
I am reporting a suspected Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) failure in my 2017 Chevrolet Volt. My vehicle has experienced multiple symptoms consistent with the known BECM defect documented by General Motors, including intermittent failure to start, reduced propulsion power, and failure to operate on electric power despite the high-voltage battery being fully charged. When the vehicle did start, it would run using the gasoline engine instead of the fully charged battery. The vehicle also experienced reduced propulsion power, limiting acceleration and creating a serious safety concern, particularly when merging into traffic, crossing intersections, or driving at highway speeds. The interm

2026-10-01, Electrical System
2017 Chevy Volt, lost propulsion and stalled on a highway in 3 separate instances. GM Case # XXX: The first instance, in late 2021, resulted in a BECM replacement. The following instances, XXX and SXXX, had the exact same symptoms: loss of propulsion on highway, shift to park, full charge but 0 range, check engine light. GM Case # XXX: In March the vehicle was towed to Haselwood Chevrolet in [XXX] and they told to check for BECM issues. The dealership refused to include the customer description of the failure on the highway, or acknowledge there was a possible BECM issue, since they said there was no BECM code. The failure presented as a classic intermittent BECM thermal failure. They

2017 Chevrolet Volt questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?

Based on 703 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (317), Fuel/Propulsion System (236), Power Train (221).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Chevrolet Volt has been fixed?

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