2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier
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- Photo: 2018 Chevrolet Volt, front 2.29.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Volt avant (23857679154) by Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Volt PHEV D2XX Midnight Black (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Volt PHEV D2XX Midnight Black (4) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Chevrolet Volt, rear 2.29.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier is a 101-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a voltec 5et50 multi-mode electric transaxle and front-wheel drive. It starts at $37,570 MSRP and is rated at 106 mpg combined.
It makes 101 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 113 mpg city and 99 mpg highway (106 mpg combined).
The Volt measures 180.4 inches long on a 106.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,543 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Liftback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $37,570 |
| MSRP with Destination | $38,445 |
| Destination Charge | $875 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L "L3A" DOHC I4 gasoline range-extending generator engine (GM Voltec EREV powertrain; does not directly drive the wheels) |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 101 hp |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 74.0 x 86.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Voltec 5ET50 Multi-mode electric transaxle (single-speed electric drive unit; no discrete gears) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 113 MPG |
| Highway | 99 MPG |
| Combined | 106 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 8.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, lower control arms, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-independent torsion beam, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17.0" x 7.0" |
| Wheels Rear | 17.0" x 7.0" |
| Tires Front | 215/50R17 |
| Tires Rear | 215/50R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180.4 in |
| Width | 71.2 in |
| Height | 56.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in |
| Front Track | 60.6 in |
| Rear Track | 61.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,543 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.3 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.3 % risk) |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet VOLT.
703 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet VOLT
Owner Complaints
703 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet VOLT (8 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 313 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 236 |
| Power Train | 221 |
| Engine | 184 |
| Unknown Or Other | 114 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.