2015 Chevrolet Volt Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Volt years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Volt. That ranks 8th out of 9 Volt model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (18 complaints, 41%), typically at around 57,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 44owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Chevrolet Volt problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 | 41% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 25% | 14,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 18% | 28,543 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 16% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 14% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 14% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 5% | 70,100 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 5% | 59,250 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 2% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 250 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 250 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 55,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Chevrolet Volt recalls (1)
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Steering
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.
Risk: Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15386.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle experienced a catastrophic charging system failure. When connected to the wall charger, the charge port becomes hot to the touch within seconds. The charger connector has now cracked from heat stress, and the wall charger itself previously melted due to electrical backfeed from the…
A "service brakes" warning came up when I was parked in a parking lot and immediately afterwards the brakes stopped working when I was reversing in the parking lot and I almost backed up into another car. I had my car towed to Paradise Chevrolet and they diagnosed the problem as a faulty "brake…
My 2015 Chevy Volt has been experiencing ongoing mechanical and electrical issues, including random power loss, reduced propulsion warnings, and sudden vehicle shutdowns with no prior indication. These problems pose a serious safety concern, as the car can lose power unexpectedly while driving…
On all (4) tires, there is cracking in the sidewalls in a line about 2 inches above the tire bead around each tire. Approximately 19K miles on these tires. Manufacture and supplier/seller (Priority Tire) both sent multiple photos of issue, tread depth, etc. and then denied any warranty on the tires…
Service airbag alert popped up
Other Chevrolet Volt years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volt | 34 | 2 |
| 2018 Volt | 225 | 2 |
| 2017 Volt | 701 | 0 |
| 2016 Volt | 170 | 1 |
| 2015 | 44 | 1 |
| 2014 Volt | 93 | 0 |
| 2013 Volt | 308 | 3 |
| 2012 Volt | 245 | 2 |
| 2011 Volt | 49 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Volt?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Chevrolet Volt?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Chevrolet Volt a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Volt model years, the 2015 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.