Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Chevrolet Volt
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Chevrolet Volt has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 703 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 313 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 236 complaints
- Power Train 221 complaints
- Engine 184 complaints
- Unknown or Other 114 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 32 complaints
Of the 703 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 703 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Chevrolet Volt has a significant number of owner complaints, especially regarding the electrical, fuel/propulsion systems, and powertrain. However, it has no recall campaigns, indicating fewer systemic issues. The data suggests moderate reliability, but noteworthy concern is advised for electrical systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Fuel/propulsion system | Unknown | $400–$1,400 | common |
| Power train | Unknown | $800–$2,000 | occasional |
| Engine | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
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
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections and service
- Battery system check
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual electrical issues
- Decreased battery performance
- Rough engine performance
- Transmission slipping or hesitating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.