Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Chevrolet Volt
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Chevrolet Volt has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 170 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V621000 Improper Air Bag Inflation NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 77 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 64 complaints
- Power Train 51 complaints
- Engine 48 complaints
- Unknown or Other 20 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints
Of the 170 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 170 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Chevrolet Volt has numerous owner complaints, particularly related to the electrical and fuel systems, which suggests potential reliability concerns. The single recall for airbag deployment adds to safety worries. Limited data on specific failure mileages and costs advises caution, as significant repair expenses may arise unexpectedly.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| fuel/propulsion system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $800–$1,800 | common |
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Battery coolant check
- Tire rotation and balance
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical system failures
- Unusual fuel system sounds
- Transmission slippage
- Fluctuating engine performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.