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2015 Chevrolet Volt problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2015 Chevrolet Volt is among the quieter years of the Volt on NHTSA's books: 70 complaints (75% below the model's median year), a single recall, and no open investigations.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 18 reports (26% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

70

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2015 compare to other Volt years?

Volt NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted1,192 complaints2011: 64 complaints2012: 359 complaints2013: 448 complaints2014: 128 complaints2015: 70 complaints2016: 285 complaints2017: 1,192 complaints2018: 347 complaints2019: 48 complaints
Volt NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Volt problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1826%
Fuel System1014%
Engine811%
Airbags710%
Brakes69%
Transmission69%
Visibility & Wipers23%
Other23%
Seats23%
Speed Control23%
Body & Structure23%
Tires & Wheels23%
Driver Assistance11%
Steering11%
Suspension11%

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Volt have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V442000SteeringJuly 10, 2015 · 10 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I LEASED A 2015 CHEVY VOLT, I USED THE SUPPLIED CHARGING STATION TO CHARGE THE VEHICLE. THIS DEVICE OVERHEATED EARLIER IN THE DAY, I DECIDED TO UNPLUG IT AND TRY ANOTHER OUTLET. I CHECKED ON IT 20 MINUTES LATER AND DISCOVERED IT WAS STILL WARM. I THOUGHT THIS WAS NORMAL, CONSIDERING IT WAS CHARGING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 20, 2014 · fire

“I will be driving on the road and randomly my vehicle will give me a loss of propulsion warning. This has happened many times on the highway where I’ve lost acceleration power quickly and have almost been involved in a futile accident as a result. My vehicle also randomly switches from electric…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 13, 2024

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V145000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 13, 2015

“CAR WAS PURCHASED USED ON 9/12/18 WITH 50K MILES AND SOON AFTER PURCHASE THE SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING POPS UP INTERMITTENTLY EVERYDAY DURING SHORT OR LONG DRIVES. COMMON COMPLAINT IS PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR BUT I HAVE NOT TAKEN IT TO BE DIAGNOSED SINCE COMMON REPAIR COSTS IS OVER 800 DOLLARS.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · October 1, 2018

“TOTAL LOSS OF POWER CLIMBING A HILL AT FREEWAY SPEED. THE BEHAVIOR WAS LIKE THE CAR HAD SHIFTED ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL. THIS THEN MANIFESTED ITSELF THREE OTHER TIMES OVER THE NEXT 20 MILES OF DRIVING. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 2, 2015

2015 Chevrolet Volt — common questions

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Volt reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 70 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Volt year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2015 Volt problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (18 complaints), fuel system (10 complaints), engine (8 complaints).

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Volt have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2015 Chevrolet Volt. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Volt under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Chevrolet Volt years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Volt years to avoid are 2017, 2013. The cleanest record among Volt years belongs to 2019.

How safe is the 2015 Chevrolet Volt?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2015 Chevrolet Volt earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.