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The 2016 Chevrolet Volt is associated with 169 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 21 reports (12% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 1 certified vehicle configuration spanning 1.5L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid powertrain configurations. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 106 MPGe (42 MPG on gasoline) with up to 53 miles of electric driving range. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 169 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (21 / 12%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 2 crash / 1 fire / 1 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: null MPGe across 1 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Volt Plug-in Hybrid 1.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 113 MPGe (43 MPG) 99 MPGe (42 MPG) 106 MPGe (42 MPG) 53 mi EV (420 mi total) $1,450 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2016 Chevrolet Volt provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 53 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR FWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Chevrolet Volt models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?

Summary of 169 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
169
Crash Reports
2
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
1
Total Injuries
1

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 21 complaints
Powertrain 19 complaints
Fuel & Propulsion System 17 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #17V621000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2016 Chevrolet Volt

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt

How many safety recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have?

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?

NHTSA records list 169 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 21 filings (12% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What is the electric driving range of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?

The all-electric 2016 Chevrolet Volt is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 53 miles per full charge across certified configurations.

Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 42 MPGe based on standardized dynamometer laboratory testing.

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Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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