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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1RD6S51HU••••••2017 Chevrolet VOLT
That is about average for the 2017 Chevrolet VOLT — 15 complaints per build across 46 builds.
18on this build
688on the model
46builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 9Electrical System 8Engine 7Fuel/propulsion System 7
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainAug 2025
The vehicle losses power at times. Will not take a charge. It states it is in reduced power mode. It appears to be the becm however my vin is not reported to be on the special coverage
EngineJul 2024
On July 21st, 2024, the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve failed. It blows the “Non Walk Home” F03 fuse, resulting in the check engine light and a “Propulsion Power is Reduced” warning message. The vehicle is not to be driven in this condition. The EGR valve is included in…
Fuel/propulsion SystemMay 2024
I own a 2017 Chevrolet Volt and at about 90,000 miles on the odometer, my dashboard displayed a "Propulsion Power Reduced" message, and upon diagnostic scanning, error code P0401 was detected. This code indicates an issue with the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve. After…
Electrical SystemOct 2023
The check engine light came on in my car with the message "service charging system." I took the car to the deal and they determined it was the battery control module that was failing. They told me the car would eventually stop turning on and I could either take it and drive it…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2023
The EGR valve in my Volt suddenly failed with NO warning while driving 70 mph on the highway. I had to pull over before the engine overheated and I stopped on the side of interstate in a very tight shoulder on a curve with traffic and semi trucks passing by very closely. I’ve…
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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 1G1RD6S51HU105229 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.