2017 Chevrolet Volt: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 1, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · WA

2017 Chevy Volt, lost propulsion and stalled on a highway in 3 separate instances. GM Case # XXX: The first instance, in late 2021, resulted in a BECM replacement. The following instances, XXX and SXXX, had the exact same symptoms: loss of propulsion on highway, shift to park, full charge but 0 range, check engine light. GM Case # XXX: In March the vehicle was towed to Haselwood Chevrolet in [XXX] and they told to check for BECM issues. The dealership refused to include the customer description of the failure on the highway, or acknowledge there was a possible BECM issue, since they said there was no BECM code. The failure presented as a classic intermittent BECM thermal failure. They failed to follow GM's diagnostic tree for an intermittent communication loss, as per GM Technical Service Bulletin PIP5812. Because of that diagnostics failure, I am now completely disabled, again, at [XXX],191 miles, 6 months later. This is a single, continuous warranty failure spanning from March through Sept 2026. GM Case # XXX: Due to previous misdiagnosis, I am awaiting GM’s pre-approval or referral for a rental car as covered by GM Special Coverage Program XXX, before having the car towed to Ruddell Chevrolet in [XXX]. I live a 2 hr round trip from [XXX] and am stranded without a loaner or rental. The tow truck is my way to the dealership to get a rental. If the BECM was recalled, these last two instances could have been prevented and I would not have had to fight tooth and nail with dealerships and GM for coverage, towing, and rental reimbursement, yet again. Please issue a recall on the Volt 2017 BECM and any BECM replaced before the soldering issue on these parts was corrected to prevent future dangerous failures and high levels of customer inconvenience and frustration. My 4 x JPEG and PNG attachments under 10MB failed to upload on this site. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 3, 2026 · Electrical · 43,000 miles · OK · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the "Propulsion Power Reduced" and "Shift to Park" messages were intermittently displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle lost automotive power and stalled, and the contact pulled over to the shoulder to avoid a crash. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The contact sustained emotional distress from the failure. The vehicle was towed back to the residence and then towed to a dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the battery energy control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.

Filed Jan 13, 2026 · Electrical · ID

My 2017 Chevy Volt stalled, wont charge, safely concerns. safety-related special coverage is being denied by local Chevy dealer. Check Engine light codes U2603-06, U2623, well known issue in chevy volt community, that points to Chevy faulty BECM. Chevy replace these to some selected 2016-2018 vehicles, but they wont cover mine, while I have same exact issue. Please help to push on Chevy to cover all 2016-2018 Chevy Volt by recalls repairs with no cost to owner. thanks

Filed Jun 30, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · LA

Portion message car stalled on hey

Filed Apr 8, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · TX

My Chevy Volt went into Reduced Propulsion System Power Mode, the Engine light came on and the vehicle stalled while sitting at a traffic light on [XXX] at [XXX] in Tyler Texas. Checking the computer and the complaints online I found that my 15 AMP #03 fuse (No Walk Home) had blown. I replaced the fuse and the next day on [XXX] the same thing happened again after driving 30 miles. The vehicle stalled at an intersection outside of Tyler Texas. The EGR Valve is known to cause the fuse to blow, so I had no choice but to unplug the EGR Valve and replaced the fuse and has not blown the fuse since. This is BOTH a safety issue and an emissions issue, but the replacement part cannot be found anywhere to purchase anymore so I am having to drive this vehicle with this ongoing safety issue. Due to the nature of the EGR Valve blowing the fuse all the time and that it affects the safety of the vehicle a nationwide recall needs to be done on these vehicles to force GM to start making the part again. This is a dangerous flaw that will cause the vehicle to stall and create a safety hazard. This has been ongoing for quite some time with these Volts, and something needs to be done about it ASAP. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 3, 2025 · Electrical · 107,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled; the contact stated that the vehicle was jumpstarted and the vehicle to returned to normal operation; however, the failure reoccurred on several occasions. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the 12-volt battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the check engine warning light illuminated again. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2025 · Engine · OH

Bad EGR valve in 2017 Chevy Volt, apparently a common problem. Received a check engine light, risk of reduced propulsion (creates risk of stalling and crashing on highway).

Filed Jan 5, 2025 · Fuel system · LA

Propulsion Power Reduced and car had trouble breaking and would stall for a moment. Will not let me use the EV range even though the ev battery is at fully charge.

Filed Aug 22, 2024 · Engine · 80,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the message “Gasoline Engine not Available” displayed. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the EGR valve had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed May 29, 2024 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

The car stalled at a high rate of speed on a freeway because of EGR failure. Engine check light is on, along with a warning about a critical problem with emissions system that requires immediate attention. The part is out of stock in all dealership within a reasonable reach. The problem is under warranty, but I have made multiple attempts to fix this issue with no success.

Filed Apr 30, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · 142,974 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the next morning when he attempted to start the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound. The contact shifted into reverse and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with a battery malfunction. The vehicle was repaired; however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact related the failure to Manufacturer Communication Number: 10251431 (Electrical System) and TSB Number: N232422680 (Special Coverage Battery Energy Control Module Malfunction). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 142,974.

Filed Apr 25, 2024 · Engine · 59,352 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the reduced propulsion power message was displayed. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with having a blown #3 fuse and the fuse was replaced. The contact stated later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to Victor Chevrolet (7200 Pittsford Victor Rd, Victor, NY 14564) and was informed that the EGR valve needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that there was a 50/50 chance that the fuse would malfunction again if the EGR valve was not replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the EGR valve being on back order. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,352.