2016 Chevrolet Volt Chevrolet Volt 2016

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2016 Chevrolet Volt repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (8%)

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2016 Chevrolet Volt transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (83%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Hatch

149-horsepower Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD

55000 mi

US $87
Shift to park error. Replaced shifter assembly and installed new wiring harness per GM TSB 
21700 mi Shifter assembly replaced. Would not register being put into park 
46000 mi

US $100
Recall for “propulsion reduced.” 
84 mi Voltec warranty for the known "shift to park" issue. This is the first repair, and the wiring squib was replaced. The second one that was done a year later required the entire shifter to be replaced--also under warranty. 
85594 mi This is the second "shift to park" incident. Dealer replaced the shifter under voltec warranty. 
5403 mi Car died on vacation, would not restart. Towed to dealer. Dealer ordered and replaced section 3 of high-voltage hybrid battery. 

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2016 Chevrolet Volt Transmission Problems

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