2017 Chevrolet Volt vehicle speed control problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2017 Chevrolet Volt — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Experiencing intermittent propulsion system failure with multiple simultaneous warning messages on 2017 Chevrolet Volt at approximately 59,000 miles. WARNINGS DISPLAYED: - "Propulsion Power Reduced" message - "Check Tire Pressure Monitoring System" (false alert - all tires properly inflated and…”
filed Jan 10, 2026
“I was driving in stop and go traffic on a relatively busy road when I was cut off. I braked hard to avoid a collision. Immediately afterwards, the car would not respond to the accelerator and would not go forward. I was in the middle of the road and the car would not respond. It could have caused…”
filed Dec 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Volt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volt | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 Volt | 8 | 4% |
| 2016 Volt | 6 | 4% |
| 2015 Volt | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 Volt | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 Volt | 11 | 4% |
| 2011 Volt | 1 | 2% |
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.