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    Chevrolet Volt Change Vehicle

    Ever since it appeared on the electric car scene in 2011, the Chevy Volt brought a measure of practicality and peace of mind with its supplemental gas engine that would kick in to extend the Volt's limited battery-only range. Now, redesigned for 2016, the Volt returns as a more mature and capable car.
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    Chevrolet Volt

    Reliability

    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system.

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    The 2016 Chevrolet Volt has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA. View Recalls
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    Overall Reliability Verdict
    NA
    Potential Trouble Spots
    Engine Major
    NA
    Engine Minor
    NA
    Engine Cooling
    NA
    Transmission Major
    NA
    Transmission Minor
    NA
    Drive System
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    Fuel System
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    Electric System
    NA
    Climate System
    NA
    Suspension
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    Brakes
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    NA
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    Body Integrity
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    Body Hardware
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    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 500,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2018 vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.

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    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

    The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2016 Chevrolet Volt owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

    In-car Electronics

    CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.

    What Owners Say

    Backup or other camera/sensors

    “Backup sensors are overly sensitive and constantly raising alarms unnecessarily (literally every time I'm backing out of my garage)”

    Anonymous, CA (2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier 1.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

    “Problems with sensors and timely replacement Vu the dealer”

    Anonymous, CA (2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier 1.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

    “The center stack display would occasionally gradually lose functionality. For example, adjustment of the climate control fan speed would not register on the display showing fan speed. After a bit, it became difficult or impossible to switch between different functional displays. A couple of times the vehicle propulsion display showed the gas engine/generator, electric motor and battery all OFF, even though the car was traveling down the road at the time. Eventually the display would freeze up c”

    Peter W., MD (2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier 1.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)
    Display screen goes blank

    “Screen went dark while radio still on. Could only control radio from steering wheel controls. Took six weeks to get a new module”

    Jim H., CA (2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier 1.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

    “Screen went v\blank after tire replacement which caused low pressure sensor to go on. Dealer had to unplug screen and replug it to fix”

    Anonymous, CA (2016 Chevrolet Volt LT 1.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

    “Screen went blank for more than one week and had to be replaced by the dealer. It took almost another week for the screen replacement to be approved by GM”

    Erick M., CA (2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier 1.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)
    External music device interface (e.g., smart phone, MP3 player)

    “Apple CarPlay is unusable and locks up the entire entertainment system until the vehicle is powered down and restarted”

    Anonymous, FL (2016 Chevrolet Volt LT 1.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

    “Music playback from my phone over Bluetooth sometimes does not resume after starting the car, or resumes at double speed (and I have to stop and restart it to get it to play normally)”

    Anonymous, CA (2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier 1.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

    “Occasionally when the car starts, USB music plugged into the car can fail. The only way for it to go back to normal is to turn the car off and turn it back on”

    Anonymous, CA (2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier 1.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)
    Phone pairing (e.g., Bluetooth)

    “Locks up every time, Apple CarPlay is unusable”

    Anonymous, FL (2016 Chevrolet Volt LT 1.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)
    Speakers

    “Amplifier was replaced under warranty”

    Anonymous, VA (2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier 1.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)
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    Drive System

    Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, 4WD/AWD components, driveline vibration, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), electrical failure.

    What Owners Say

    Electrical failure

    “Upon attempted startup, complete electrical failure. Vehicle had to be towed back to dealer”

    Edward G., CA (2016 Chevrolet Volt LT 1.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

    Climate System

    Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.

    What Owners Say

    Automatic climate control

    “It could be 40 degrees outside, and the climate control was set for 73. It was still blowing cold air”

    Joel H., CA (2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier 1.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

    Engine Minor

    Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, oil leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Oil leaks

    “Small oil leak due to incomplete seal of oil pan, fixed under warranty”

    Gene C., CA (2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier 1.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

    Brakes

    Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.

    What Owners Say

    Calipers

    “I suspect that the problem was that the brake pads were not properly bedded into the rotors, or the calipers were not working freely because the brake pistons were not yet worn in due to low miles and light brake usage. The symptom was a hard pull to the right during an emergency stop, causing the car to move into the lane to the right. The problem was repeatable, so I took it to the dealer for warranty repair. They claimed to find no problem. I notified the Chevrolet customer service site on”

    Peter W., MD (2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier 1.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

    Paint/Trim

    Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling), loose interior and exterior trim or moldings, rust.

    What Owners Say

    Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

    “Very small area appears less shiny, or more cloudy, than rest of metallic paint”

    Anonymous, NC (2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier 1.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

    Power Equipment

    Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, remote engine start, alarm or security system

    Transmission Minor

    Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission.

    Engine Major

    Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbo or supercharger, timing chain or timing belt.

    Fuel System

    Check engine light, sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor), emission control devices (includes EGR), engine computer, engine computer, fuel cap, fuel gauge/sender, fuel injection system, fuel pump, fuel leaks, stalling or hesitation.

    Electric System

    Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.

    Exhaust

    Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, leaks.

    Suspension

    Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

    Body Hardware

    Power or manual windows, locks and latches, tailgate, hatch or trunk, doors or sliding doors, mirrors, seat controls, safety belts, sunroof, convertible top.

    Engine Cooling

    Radiator, cooling fan, antifreeze leaks, water pump, thermostat, overheating.

    Body Integrity

    Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.

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    Recalls
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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
    Oct 05 2017
    An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
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    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 17V621000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 16
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