2016 Chevrolet Volt

US · Compact Cars

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt is listed in the US market with plug-in hybrid power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 1.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI; PHEV)
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel: Plug-in hybrid
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

1.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI; PHEV)

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

Not available

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

AUTOMATIC

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

Market: US·Switch units anytime to convert horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and dimensions.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	1.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI; PHEV)
Displacement	1.5 L
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Plug-in hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Drivetrain	FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Gears.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

1.5L · FWD · automatic · Plug-in Hybrid

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked October 13, 2026.

17V621000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at…
Reported October 5, 2017. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 13, 2026

Data verified: October 13, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2016 Chevrolet Volt have?

1.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI; PHEV). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Volt front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked October 13, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.