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2016 Chevrolet

Volt

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L

Chevrolet Volt: best and worst years
2016 Chevrolet Volt
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Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
Plug-in HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
Regular Gas or ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Axle ratio
2.64
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Motor kW
48EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
42 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
43 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
42 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
51 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
420 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Range per hour (240V)
93 mi/hr
Recharge hrs
4.5EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
118.4 mpg, reported by 8 driversabout 76.4 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
180 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
3,543 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
167
Reported injuries
1

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM27%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM22%
  • POWER TRAIN18%
  • ENGINE17%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 282 total.

Chevrolet Volt: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE23022opened Nov 29, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)

    Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.