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NHTSA model-year recall report

2016 Chevrolet Volt Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Oct 5, 2017

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Chevrolet Volt average of 1.7 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Air Bags › Frontal, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2016 Chevrolet Volt recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 17V621000

Air Bags › Frontal

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Reported Oct 5, 2017

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Chevrolet Volt model years

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2016 Chevrolet Volt recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2016 Chevrolet Volt?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology