One problem related to propulsion system has been reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt based on all problems reported for the 2016 Volt.
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 lurch backwards and crashed into a utility pole. During the incident the driver had pressed the brake pedal but the vehicle did not stop. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The daughter was able to drive the vehicle home in "limp" mode. The contact later examined the vehicle and diagnosed that the engine battery ecm had failed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the manufacturer extended coverage for the failure. The failure mileage was 89,800.