2016 Chevrolet Volt: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Volt years.
169 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Volt?The 2016 Chevrolet Volt has 169 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. Owners most often flag infotainment/projection issues: android auto/apple carplay connectivity problems, screen freezes, failure to boot. requires specific software updates (e.g., bulletin 16-na-042 for 2016 models).
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Volt years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the Volt?
Across the 8 Volt model years we track, complaint volume runs from 34 (2019) to 698 (2017). With 169 complaints, the 2016 Volt sits about the same as the model's median of 169.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 Volt
air bags:frontal
Campaign 17V621000General 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 owners say across generations
Mixed to highly positive sentiment, heavily dependent on model year and specific ownership experience.
- RecurrentInfotainment/Projection issues
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity problems, screen freezes, failure to boot. Requires specific software updates (e.g., bulletin 16-NA-042 for 2016 models).
Owner insights cover all generations of the Volt. See the full Volt owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Volt listings typically run $9,620–$13,982 across 2012 to 2019 model years.
Other Volt model years
Compare every Volt year side by side to see how 2016 ranks against the rest.
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