2017 Chevrolet Volt: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Volt years.
One of the Chevrolet Volt years to avoid. All Volt years
698 owner complaints, most about electrical system. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 Volt?The 2017 Chevrolet Volt has 698 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and fuel/propulsion system.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Chevrolet Volt vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Volt years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the Volt?
Across the 8 Volt model years we track, complaint volume runs from 34 (2019) to 698 (2017). With 698 complaints, the 2017 Volt sits above 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
What owners say across generations
Mixed to highly positive sentiment, heavily dependent on model year and specific ownership experience.
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
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