2017 Chevrolet Volt · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 129owner reports
- 71,675median miles
- $1,346median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 10, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
501 of the 698 complaints on this car are about the fuel and propulsion. 129 of those describe misfire.
Tick what matches of 129 reports
Misfire on other Volt years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them.
What this problem usually is
These reports start with the check engine light. Many describe the engine running rough or shaking at idle, a P0300-series code, or a catalytic converter code. A worrying number say the light was flashing. Owners often list ignition coils or spark plugs already replaced, and the light coming back afterward.
What got replaced
Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the fuel and propulsion covers the 2017 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the fuel and propulsion on the Volt
Loss of motive power due to the battery energy control module. Closed mar 3, 2025.
Pedestrian alert sounds. Closed aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V-063.
Post-crash ev fire hazard. Closed jan 20, 2012.
What owners paid
23 of the 129 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $550 to $3,500.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 44,000 and 96,500 miles, from the 43 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 33 service bulletins or notices for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
This service bulletin advises the tech to check the wiring harness to validate that the harness is not the cause of the check engine light and to replace the EGR to correct a customer concern of MIL Illuminated.
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a Check Engine Light Illuminated, No Start/ No Propulsion, DTC P0A0C.
29 more on the 2017 Chevrolet Volt page.
What owners wrote
“EGR valve and EGR cooler failure. Engine power was reduced and EGR fuse kept blowing. Has code for EGR flow failure/restriction. Check engine light remains on even when reset”
Filed Oct 11, 2025
“Reduced propulsion power and check engine light. EGR valve failure per mechanic. Part has been on a global back order for 1.5 years. The car will not pass emissions testing and can blow a fuse that will make the car inoperable. The part is also costly at 2400.00 without labor costs. My car has 83,000 miles, is well-maintained and only 7 years old and now I canât drive it or sell it.”
Filed Sep 18, 2024 · 83,000 miles
“My BECM failed on my 2017 Volt. The vehicle set a check engine light and went into reduced engine power 3 times when I was driving it. I took it to a dealer in Metaire, Louisiana. That was 4 weeks ago. I have no confirmation of when the vehicle will be repaired. I have been communicating with both GM Customer Assistance and the dealership, Best Chevrolet in Metaire, Louisiana.”
Filed Feb 8, 2024
“Driving on the road with a near full electric battery and then lost most of my power and got this message on the dash along with a check engine light. "Propulsion Power is Reduced" - I was in freeway traffic on a hill and had to put hazards on to move to the slow lane. Engine came on and seemed to be revving to full power to maintain speed.”
Filed Jan 31, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 129 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
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- "Shift to Park" or "Service Shifter" warning comes on 150 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 111 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 69 reports
- Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 52 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 27 reports