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2017 Chevrolet Volt

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Volt.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2017 Chevrolet Volt is a passenger car driven by an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios, its powertrain maintained by a modest 4.2 quarts of 5W-20 or 0W-20 engine oil. However, beneath its straightforward mechanical footprint lies a complex reliability profile, as this model year registers as the most problematic in the Volt's 2011-2019 history. Recording 690 total owner complaints—predominantly focused on the electrical system—and zero recalls, the 2017 model sits at the very top of the generation's complaint leaderboard, meaning researchers should expect this specific year to carry the highest concentration of electrical system issues across the lineup.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 / 0W-20OEM · verified

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA efficiency43/42/42 MPGeEPA · verified

EPA electric range420 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12699847. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

Tire sizeP215/50R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12699847
Engine air filter	23437180
Spark plug	12637197
Battery	88866188
Front wiper blades	84015316 alt 84306924
Serpentine belt	12636132
Thermostat	12649163 alt 12635761
Cabin air filter	13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	180.3 in
Overall width	71.3 in
Overall height	56.3 in
Wheelbase	105.9 in
Curb weight	3543 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	43 / 42 / 42 MPGe
Electric range	420 mi
Charge time (240V)	4.5 hr
Electric motor	48 and 87 kW 3-Phase AC
Energy use	31.0 kWh/100mi
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Volt of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.4–7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2017 Premier Hatchback

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2017	Premier Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec 111-kW 18.4-kWh	7.40 sec	15.80 sec	149 hp	FWD
2017	Premier Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec 111-kW 18.4-kWh	7.50 sec	16.10 sec	149 hp	FWD
2016	LT Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec 111-kW 18.4-kWh	7.10 sec	15.60 sec	149 hp	FWD
2016	Premier Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec 111-kW 18.4-kWh	7.50 sec	15.90 sec	149 hp	FWD
2016	Premier Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec 111-kW 18.4-kWh	7.80 sec	16.10 sec	149 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 5W-20 / 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	DEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Clutch Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	Dex-Cool meeting specification 9986100
Engine Oil	5W-20 · SAE 0W
Engine Oil Capacity	4.2 qt
Power Steering Fluid	EPS

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	106.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	31.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	18.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	16.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	Upper: 7.4; Lower: 7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	103 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	26.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	9.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.024-0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.10 lbs
Oil Group	POE
Oil Type	GM part number 88862657 or equivalent.
Oil Capacity	6.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-94 WITH VEHICLE IN SERVICE MODE.
RPM	55-62 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 20; Rear: 207
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 111; Rear: 74
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: .906; Rear: .315
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 0.913; Rear: 0.323
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	0.0002
Maximum Rotor Runout	0.0016

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45.0 degrees, Step 3: 185.0

111 ft. lbs

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

15 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Step 18.0 ft. lbs.

75.0

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	74.0 ft. lbs.	74 ft. lbs
2	+ 180 degrees	180 degrees
3	Use New Bolt.

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts.

1	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
2	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
3	240 degrees	240 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	70.0

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Lower crankcase crankshaft bolts

1	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	180 degrees; Lower crankcase perimeter bolts	180 degrees
1	44.0 inch lbs.	44 in
2	89.0 inch lbs.	89 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Chevrolet Volt stands out as the highest-complaint year in the generation, with 690 reports—more than double the next-highest (2013, 308) and a sharp spike from 2016's 169. Despite this surge, the 2017 model had zero recalls, while both earlier and later years (e.g., 2013 with 3, 2018 with 2) saw multiple safety campaigns. The top complaint areas—Electrical System (96) and Power Train (85)—suggest widespread owner-reported issues, but the data does not specify root causes or whether these were resolved in later model years. Crash and fire complaints are low (8 and 9, respectively), implying the problems were mostly non-collision related. Given the outlier complaint volume without a corresponding recall, the 2017 Volt represents a riskier pick compared to the lower-complaint 2015 (43) or 2019 (34) model years, making it a year to approach with caution unless a thorough inspection history is available.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1170

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

690

Owner complaints

8 involved a crash · 9 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16’17’18 ’19

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 690 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System96

Power Train85

Unknown Or Other52

Engine47

Fuel/Propulsion System45

Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System36

Power Train,Electrical System27

Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System25

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1170 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIT3271Q	2026-04-01	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U	2026-01-08	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G	2025-11-20	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 47 battery Vehicles taking 4.2 qt Engine oil filter 12699847 Engine air filter 23437180 Spark plug 12637197 Battery 88866188

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Volt take?

4.2 qt of 5W-20 meeting GM Dexos 1 specification or equivalent. Where temperatures fall below -20 degreesF, GM recommends using an SAE 0W-20 oil., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Volt have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the Volt?

EPA figures are 43 city / 42 highway / 42 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 420 miles.