2017 Chevrolet Volt Transmission Problems

Which parts fail

• Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
  5
• Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)
  1

Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  2325%
• 25k–50k
  4246%
• 50k–75k
  1718%
• 75k–100k
  78%
• 100k–150k
  22%
• 150k+
  11%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2017 Chevrolet Volt owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 - 40 MPH, the message stating that the propulsion was reduced was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle, and the vehicle unintendedly decelerated. The contact arrived at the destination and parked the vehicle, and the message "Shift to Park" was displayed even though the gear shifter was in park(P). The message "Charging Unavailable" was displayed. The contact stated that while charging the vehicle, the mileage was reduced from 72 miles to approximately 29 miles during the winter months, and 42 miles during the summer months, while still indicating a FULL charge. The "Shift to Park" failure had occurred twice the previous year, and the vehicle was turned off and restarted to correct the failure. …

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that after arriving at the destination and moving the shifter into park(P), the message "Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact became aware that with the message displayed the vehicle would not start. The contact disconnected and reconnected the 12-Volt battery to reset the system, enabling the vehicle to start. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the Battery Energy Control Module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 96,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that upon arriving to his destination and moving the shift lever into park(P), the warning message " Shift to Park" was displayed, preventing the vehicle from turning off. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the gear position sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 19-NA-206. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 85,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that upon arriving to the destination and moving the gear shifter into park(P), the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact stated that the message "Please Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact became aware that the gear shifter failed to return to drive(D). After several attempts over 40 minutes, the vehicle returned to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the gear shifter assembly. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 24,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while shifting the into park(P), the gear shift indicator failed to register park (P) and registered that the transmission was still in drive(D) and the vehicle failed to turn off as needed. The contact stated the "Shift to Park" warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be repaired. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated with the failure with TSB: 19NA206; however, the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,600.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that occasionally, while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle failed to recognize that the gear shifter was in park(P). The message "Shift to Park" was displayed, and the contact was unable to turn off the vehicle during the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the gear shifter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced Technical Service Bulletin: 19-NA-206; as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while parked, the transmission was shifted into reverse (R); however, the vehicle failed to reverse. Additionally, the contact stated that while the transmission was shifted into drive (D) the vehicle failed to move. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who informed the contact that the body control module (BCM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as needed while shifted into park(P). The contact manipulated the gear shifter until park(P) was recognized and the vehicle turned off. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that an appointment with the dealer was scheduled to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power, after which a message displayed, "Propulsion Power Reduced". There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the drivetrain fluid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the message "Shift to park" was displayed, and the vehicle failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

Transmission complaints in other Volt years