2017 Chevrolet Volt · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 153owner reports
- 37,000median miles
- $1,100median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Sep 10, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
598 of the 698 complaints on this car are about the electrical system. 153 of those describe stalling, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2017 Volt.
Tick what matches of 153 reports
Stalling 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
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (52 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the electrical system covers the 2017 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system 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
30 of the 153 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $500 to $2,800.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 21,800 and 59,352 miles, from the 69 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 2 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 Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on.
This Preliminary information communicatesIn ambient temperatures 100F (37.7 C)degrees or higher, DTCs P2635 and/or P018B may set.The vehicle may also exhibit a hesitation or stalling condition.Excessively Hot and sustained ambient temperatures over 100F (37.7 ...
What owners wrote
“BECM failure on car confirmed at 128,000 miles. While driving the car's check engine light came on; immediately followed by a message of reduced propulsion and the EV range dropping to 0. Vehicle switched to gas and ran very rough for a short distance to an available stop. Have been informed by dealership that the vehicle is now unsafe for driving due to a potential stall.”
Filed Jan 31, 2024 · 128,000 miles
“I place the car in park and I receive a warning on dash that says âaction required shift to parkâ. The car will not shut off. I have had to leave it running twice. I googled and others have had similar problem”
Filed Sep 15, 2021
“Car exhibits "shift to park" message when attempting to turn off car. This issue is still occurring after the completion of the technical service bulletin and jumper wire installed. Bulletin No.: 19-NA-206”
Filed Aug 29, 2021
“When the car is stationary and the gear shift is in "Park", dashboard provides constant warning that car needs to shift to park and won't shut off properly. It leads to difficulty in shutting and starting the vehicle.”
Filed Aug 20, 2021
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 153 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. 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.
Guide Taking it to a shop? How to describe this problem so it gets found
Other problems on this car
- "Shift to Park" or "Service Shifter" warning comes on 150 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 129 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