Model year 2017 · Compact Cars

2017 Chevrolet Volt: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Chevrolet Volt at 42 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 703 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

42

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

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.

2017 Chevrolet Volt recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 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.

2017 Chevrolet Volt EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Volt1.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gas or Electricity / Electricity43/42/42 mpg
106 MPGe on electricity		53 mi$1,60051

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.

2017 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.

2017 Chevrolet Volt NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Chevrolet Volt 5 HB FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars9.3%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.

2017 Chevrolet Volt owner complaints

Owners have filed 703 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, most recently on Oct 20, 2026. 8 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 11 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Chevrolet Volt complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system301
Fuel/propulsion system236
Power train215
Engine184
Unknown or other114
Vehicle speed control32
Service brakes27
Steering15
Air bags12
Electronic stability control (ESC)9

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Volt model years

Chevrolet Volt by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2019 Volt42 mpg2345/5
2018 Volt42 mpg22265/5
2016 Volt42 mpg1170—
2015 Volt37 mpg1435/5

All Chevrolet Volt years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Chevrolet models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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