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Used Chevrolet Volt: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Chevrolet Volt from 2016 to 2019: what each year typically sells for (about $9,500 to $13,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2016, 2018–2019. Look harder at or skip 2017.
2016–2019 Chevrolet Volt
A plug-in hybrid that runs on electricity for daily driving, with gas backup for longer trips.
Years to target: 2016, 2018–2019. Look harder at or skip: 2017. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $9,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~115,000 |
| 2017 | $10,500 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2018 | $12,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~90,000 |
| 2019 | $13,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
Worth knowing
- 2017: owner complaints spike (697, mostly the electrical system).
- The rear seat is tight for adults and the middle spot is barely usable. The gas engine prefers premium fuel.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Premier: it adds leather, heated front seats, Bose audio and wireless charging over the LT. 2019 models gained faster 7.2 kW charging, standard on Premier.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2016, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2016, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2014 · $11,500
- Acura TSX 2013–2014 · $10,000–$11,000
- Toyota Camry 2013–2015 · $10,000–$12,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.