2017 Chevrolet Volt electrical system problems
310 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Chevrolet Volt — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the "Propulsion Power Reduced" and "Shift to Park" messages were intermittently displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle lost automotive power and stalled, and the contact pulled over to the…”
filed Sep 3, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that he had experienced a recurring loss of propulsion that would occur shortly after vehicle startup, which was attributed to a failure with the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM). The failure caused the check engine, ABS, Stabili-Trak…”
filed Aug 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Volt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volt | 11 | 32% |
| 2018 Volt | 86 | 39% |
| 2016 Volt | 77 | 46% |
| 2015 Volt | 18 | 41% |
| 2014 Volt | 27 | 29% |
| 2013 Volt | 63 | 20% |
| 2012 Volt | 86 | 35% |
| 2011 Volt | 23 | 47% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Chevrolet Volt
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.