2016 Chevrolet Volt: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2016 Chevrolet Volt at 42 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 170 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
42
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2016 Chevrolet Volt recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, newest first.
Air bags: Frontal
NHTSA 17V621000Reported Oct 5, 2017
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 17387)
Units affected
16 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2016 Chevrolet Volt fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2016 Chevrolet Volt crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2016 Chevrolet Volt NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2016 Chevrolet Volt 4 DR FWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
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Optional
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2016 Chevrolet Volt owner complaints
Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, most recently on Oct 14, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2016 Chevrolet Volt complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
73
Fuel/propulsion system
64
Power train
50
Engine
48
Unknown or other
20
Vehicle speed control
6
Service brakes
4
Electronic stability control (ESC)
3
Air bags
2
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings
2
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
