Model year guide

2017 Opel Ampera

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Opel Ampera is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 20 on record.

2017 Opel Ampera — representative photo
Representative photo

2017 Opel Ampera at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 Opel Ampera recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2017 Opel Ampera.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 26

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 26.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in que…

Bulletin PIT3271K · Wheels, Tires · Nov 2020

This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of GM vehicles.

Bulletin 060089029Q · Equipment, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Apr 2020

This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).

Bulletin 040089015U · Equipment · Feb 2020

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles EV range is less than expected, or the estimated EV range on the display is greater than the actual range achieved. Dealer should walk the customer though using th…

Bulletin PIC6231A · Electrical System · Oct 2017

IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide

Bulletin 070849020M · Electrical System, Equipment · Oct 2017

Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only)

Bulletin 150089005A · Equipment, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Oct 2017

Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to unnecessary component repl…

Bulletin 150089004B · Suspension · Oct 2017

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P1AE6 Set Important: Stable battery voltage is critical during programming. Any fluctuation, spiking, over voltage or loss of voltage will interrupt programming. Install the EL-49642 SPS Programming Support To…

Bulletin 17-NA-328 · Power Train · Oct 2017

Original Equipment Batteries Part Number and ACDelco Replacement Battery Approved Warranty Part Numbers Correct battery cold cranking amperage (CCA) ratings and type are critical for proper test results when using the EL-50313. Access to the battery specificat…

Bulletin 150603002H · Equipment, Electrical System, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Oct 2017

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles EV range is less than expected, or the estimated EV range on the display is greater than the actual range achieved. Dealer should walk the customer though using th…

Bulletin PIC6231 · Electrical System · Nov 2016

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the AMPERA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Opel Ampera

The Chevrolet Volt is an electric car with a gasoline range extender generator that was produced by General Motors and marketed by Chevrolet. The first generation of the Chevrolet Volt, it was manufactured at the Detroit facility until it was succeeded by the second and final generation of the Volt in 2015. It is a five-door liftback with a range-extending generator.

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2017 Opel Ampera vehicles on record

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2017 Opel Ampera — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Opel Ampera have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2017 Opel Ampera. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.