2017 Chevrolet Volt electrical system problems
307 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
“In March 2026, our 2017 Chevrolet Volt (89,300 miles) would not charge nor start, and had to be towed to an authorized Chevrolet dealership in Portland, Oregon. The dealership diagnosed an internal fault in the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) producing U26XX diagnostic trouble codes, per GM…”
filed Jul 21, 2026
“While driving at highway speeds over 100 miles away from home with my child in the vehicle, the car experienced a sudden, catastrophic loss of propulsion power and entered 'Propulsion Power Reduced' mode, dropping vehicle speed immediately and creating an extreme hazard with high-speed highway…”
filed Jun 23, 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 | 85 | 39% |
| 2016 Volt | 77 | 46% |
| 2015 Volt | 18 | 42% |
| 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.