2017 Chevrolet Volt engine problems
182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Chevrolet Volt — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“3rd failure of EGR valve (GM part 12691147, superseded by 19436521) on this vehicle. 10/10/2019 at 11,336 mi: Check Engine Light and Driver Information Center displayed "Loss of Propulsion" message; EGR valve diagnosed as cause and replaced by dealer under warranty at no cost. 11/2023 at approx…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“Received "reduced propulsion" message, with no engine detected. Car slowed to a near stop while driving on the Interstate highway. Very dangerous to have that suddenly happen. Message popped up randomly with no prior warning.”
filed Jun 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Volt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volt | 3 | 9% |
| 2018 Volt | 50 | 23% |
| 2016 Volt | 48 | 28% |
| 2015 Volt | 8 | 18% |
| 2014 Volt | 9 | 10% |
| 2013 Volt | 37 | 12% |
| 2012 Volt | 26 | 11% |
| 2011 Volt | 4 | 8% |
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.