NHTSA Complaint #11421176 — 2016 CHEVROLET VOLT

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11421176
Vehicle	2016 CHEVROLET VOLT
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	June 16, 2021
Date Filed	June 16, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Vehicle Shifter does not correctly register the vehicle is in park. Does not allow the vehicle to be turned off. This is a common issue experienced by Gen2 Volt owners and well known by GM Service Tech and GM has not yet issued a recall. There is a potential safety issue if someone believes the vehicle is parked and exits the vehcile and the car is left running. Potential Driver Confusion on the park status could lead to the vehicle continuing to run or being put back in gear. GM needs to issue a recall for Gen2 Volts - 2016 and on.

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