2016 Chevrolet Volt fuel/propulsion system problems
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) on my 2016 Chevrolet Volt has failed. The vehicle and the component are currently located at my home address and are available for inspection upon request. As of writing this now. This failure caused the vehicle to enter a "reduced power mode" and…”
filed Jun 30, 2026
“I purchased the above-listed 2016 Chevrolet Volt through Carvana, relying on the contractual promise that the BECM was covered under Special Coverage N232432680 for up to 15yrs or 150k miles. The vehicle has suffered persistent, severe mechanical and electrical issues resulting in a prolonged loss…”
filed Jun 22, 2026
“My 2016 Chevy Volt started experiencing the "Propulsion Power is Reduced" issues associated with a faulty BCEM unit. I brought my vehicle in for service at a Chevy dealer and they confirmed that the BCEM needed to be replaced. This is a known issue resulting in special coverage under N232432680. Chevy is not honoring…”
filed May 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
18-NA-180 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 4, 2025
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Volt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volt | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 Volt | 69 | 32% |
| 2017 Volt | 233 | 34% |
| 2015 Volt | 10 | 23% |
| 2014 Volt | 19 | 20% |
| 2013 Volt | 53 | 17% |
| 2012 Volt | 37 | 15% |
| 2011 Volt | 6 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.