2016 Chevrolet Volt engine problems
The 2016 Chevrolet Volt has 49 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
49
Engine complaints
17%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN OFF THE CAR IT SAYS "ACTION REQUIRED: SHIFT TO PARK" AND WILL PROCEED AS BEING LEFT ON, DESPITE BEING IN PARK. THIS OCCURS ABOUT 70% OF THE TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN AND TAKES SEVERAL TRIES OF TURNING ON THE CAR, MOVING, PARKING, AND TURNING BACK OFF BEFORE THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have?
NHTSA has 49 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Volt engine — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.