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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1RA6S5XHU••••••2017 Chevrolet VOLT
That is about average for the 2017 Chevrolet VOLT — 15 complaints per build across 46 builds.
12on this build
688on the model
46builds in total
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 9Power Train 5Electrical System 4Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemFeb 2026
Coolant was found inside the Lithium-Ion battery module when the dealership opened it to repair a different issue. They condemned the battery on the spot. There was no damage to the battery module. All PMs were performed at Chevrolet dealerships throughout the life of the car.…
Power TrainJun 2025
Driving on interstate doing 65 and suddenly warning pops up and car dies immediately. I was lucky to get over to the edge and not wreck or cause an accident. Found that the 12 volt battery was not being charged without warning until failure. Found a 15 amp fuse blown in the high…
Electrical SystemJun 2025
I got a warning from my car a little over a week ago (around 6/1, unsure of exact date) that I needed to service the battery charging system, but then the check engine indicator light shut off and so did the warning light. The hybrid battery took a charge with no issues after…
SteeringJun 2019
Electric power steering failed - almost caused a wreck and it would have it it happened in traffic or parking garage or accident avoidance maneuver. The car is 3 yrs and 3 months old with approx 28,000 easy miles- the first 2017 in spokane delivered in 2016 (yes, a 2017 built in…
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2025
Propulsion power reduced and check engine light came on my 2017 Chevy volt - been happening a few times now the last week
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1RA6S5XHU216418 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.