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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1RD6S51GU••••••2016 Chevrolet VOLT
That is about average for the 2016 Chevrolet VOLT — 5 complaints per build across 32 builds.
7on this build
163on the model
32builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 6Engine 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashSep 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving in reverse the warning message "Reduced Propulsion" had displayed and suddenly the power steering failed and the vehicle lurched backward and crashed into a utility pole. During the…
Electrical SystemMay 2025
While driving the car displayed “reduced propulsion power” on the dash and then I lost all drive power and could not switch the plug in hybrid from electric to gas engine mode. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer who stated that the battery electronics control module and…
Power TrainJan 2020
When putting shifter to park, the action required messages is shown as: 'shift to park' issue. The car will effectively not turn off. You'll be unable to lock the car and the lights will stay on for a few minutes. Worse yet, it is intermittent although it generally gets worse…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Sep 2016
The entire control window was blank and I couldn't get it to come back after restarting the car. The radio and functions still worked, just couldn't see any of the functions to operate them. This was when the vehicle was started, and during the entire drive on city streets and a…
Electrical SystemJun 2024
The EGR valve in the 2016 Chevy volt will fail blowing fuse 3 which will also take out the engine oil pressure control solenoid, the evap emission purge solenoid valve, the engine coolant thermostat heater, and the oxygen sensor 1 as they all share the same fuse. The car will…
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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 1G1RD6S51GU121459 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.