Chevrolet ยท 2016

2016 Chevrolet Volt

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 42 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas or Electricity 43 42 42 51

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 17V621000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

285 complaints filed by owners for this model year (6 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 77 Fuel/propulsion System 63 Power Train 51

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2016 Chevrolet Volt?

EPA figures for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt reach 42 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?

Owners have filed 285 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, most often about: Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.