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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1RB6S5XHU193865 · Checked Aug 16, 2026
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1G1RB6S5XHU•••••• 2017 Chevrolet VOLT

This build is quieter than most: 4 complaints against 15 for the average 2017 Chevrolet VOLT build.

4on this build
688on the model
46builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Fuel/propulsion System 2 Seat Belts 1 Power Train 1

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Fuel/propulsion System Jan 2023
About 3 minutes after I started driving the 2017 Chevy Volt, an error message showed saying "propulsion power is reduced" and I was unable to drive the vehicle as typical. While driving on base at fairly low speed (~15-20mph) in the battery area of the display, the EV range was…
Electrical System Oct 2020
Intermittent "shift to park" during parking process. This prevents vehicle from being turned off. Had the car into the dealer about a year ago to fix and the dealer was unable to duplicate. The problem seems to be worse when it is cold and it happens more often. Multiple…
Power Train Sep 2020
As I was driving I received a message on the driver info center to shift in park and I lost acceleration while driving. Pulled off to the shoulder contacted onstar to get vehicle towed to nearby dealer. Was pushed by two police officers to get off the side of the road on the two…
Seat Belts Oct 2019
When buckling my 5 year old son into his booster seat, the rear seatbelt always becomes wedged in a cavity of the rear seat. This also occurs if my son moves while we are in transit. This causes the seatbelt to fail to retract properly and thus he is not properly secured. I am…

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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 1G1RB6S5XHU193865 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.