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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1RB6S56HU153301 · Checked Sep 18, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 16

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1G1RB6S56HU•••••• 2017 Chevrolet VOLT

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Most reported Electrical System 8 Engine 7 Fuel/propulsion System 7 Power Train 5

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Engine Sep 2025
Thousands of 2014-2017 Chevy Volt owners are having issues where the EGR Valve malfunctions and the engine shuts down. The Volt's EGR valve can cause the car to shut down by blowing the "walk home" fuse. This is a safety issue. In many cases cars are in the shop for months…
Air Bags Sep 2024
Airbag warning light illuminated on dash. Vehicle no longer registered the passenger in the front passenger seat. Dealer states diagnostic code indicates OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM SENSOR is faulty. None in stock and no expected delivery date. Until part is…
Electrical System Mar 2024
Problems with EGR valves still in defects, and engine gaz motor loose power. GM don’t have enough parts to resolve them
Power Train Dec 2023
The latest episode with my 2017 Chevy Volt is a culmination of years of issues with the low clearance on the vehicle causing continual damage and unsafe driving conditions that require expensive repairs due to the design flaw (note - I had a 2014 Chevy Volt that had NONE of…
Unknown Or Other Jun 2021
I get the shift to park error 9/10 times I stop the engine. When I shift the gear to Park and turn off the engine, it gives me the "Shift to Park" error and will not allow the engine to turn off. I have to repeatedly jiggle the shifting gear until it finally turns off. It's a…
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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 1G1RB6S56HU153301 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.