- The 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.
- The risk
- An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Chevrolet Volt Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2017 for the frontal.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Volt year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Chevrolet Volt recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Volt yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Chevrolet Volt: every year compared
All Volt years2016 Chevrolet Volt vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Volt | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2016 Chevrolet Colorado | 716 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Chevrolet Equinox | 400 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Chevrolet Cruze | 250 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited | 240 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Chevrolet Camaro | 141 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Chevrolet Corvette | 105 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Chevrolet Express 4500 | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Chevrolet Cobalt | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Chevrolet Volt
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt: frontal (October 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Chevrolet Volt had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Volt a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Chevrolet Volt year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2016 Chevrolet Volt has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data