2015 Chevrolet Volt Problems
Compared with other Chevrolet Volt years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
28/100 0.6× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.6× that of a typical Chevrolet Volt year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 12 of its 44 complaints were filed by the end of 2017.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (18 complaints, median 57,000 mi).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 44filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles, 23 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 37 mpgcombined (gas only), 1.4L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid FWD · 35 city / 40 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt. The part named most often is electrical system, with 18 complaints (41% of the total), followed by fuel system (11) and engine (8). 23 of the complaints include a mileage, and 52% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 38,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1,419 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 382 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 51 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 8 Chevrolet Volt model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 28 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system18 41%
- Fuel system11 25%
- Engine8 18%
- Air bags7 16%
- Brakes6 14%
- Other or unknown2 4.5%
- Seats2 4.5%
- Body and structure2 4.5%
- Tires2 4.5%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Forward collision avoidance (1), Steering (1), Suspension (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Driving on 55 MPH straight two lane road when car ahead slowed. To recover energy to the battery, dropped from d to l in gear selection rather than using brakes (was plenty of distance, but not enough to coast). Car in front turned off to right. I advanced selector to drive, but overshot into neutral. Realized my error when pressing accelerator yielded no speed increase. Put selector into d , verified visually and pressed accelerator without result. Verified again visually that selector in d. …”
NHTSA complaint #11400359, filed 2021-03, 65,000 milesFuel system: “Friday october 30 at 1 pm pacific coast time, my VOLT lost all power on the middle of the san mateo bridge. There was no shoulder and the car went from 70 miles an hour to a dead stop in about 100 ft. I had a propulsion system failure message on the display screen. I was nearly rear-ended by a semi, who in turn nearly turned over trying to swerve out of my lane. The semi nearly pushed another car into san francisco bay. This is a dangerous vehicle and the government should not allow it to be sold.”
NHTSA complaint #10787489, filed 2015-10, 2,000 milesEngine: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10714318, filed 2015-05, 85 milesAir bags: “When a passenger gets out of the front passenger seat a warning will flash saying to service the airbag. Problem will persists until the car is shut off and won't show up again until a passenger sits in the front passenger seat again. Seems to be a problem with the passenger occupancy sensor. The problem has persisted since beginning of ownership approx. 1 month ago, and continues until the date of this report.”
NHTSA complaint #11257657, filed 2019-09, 51,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
52% of the 23 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 18,000 and 65,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volt · sedan FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.3% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2015 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2014: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2015 Chevrolet Volt version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volt FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid | CVT | 35 | 40 | 37 gas only | — |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 15V442000Jul 10, 2015SteeringCovers: Chevrolet Volt 2015, Cruze 2014–2015
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…
Recall details for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,419 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11024324Sep 4, 2025Fuel system, Electrical system. This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Volt
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 34 | 21,750 | 2 | 5 | 42 | 37 · Typical | Stable |
| 2018 | 226 | 24,579 | 2 | 5 | 42 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2017 | 703 | 36,218 | 0 | 5 | 42 | 100 · More | Stable |
| 2016 | 170 | 43,045 | 1 | — | 42 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2015 | 44 | 38,000 | 1 | 5 | 37 | 28 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2014 | 93 | 50,900 | 0 | 5 | 37 | 38 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 308 | 67,000 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2012 | 245 | 80,000 | 2 | 5 | 37 | 92 · More | Falling |
| 2011 | 49 | 72,500 | 1 | 5 | 37 | 20 · Fewer | Falling |
All Chevrolet Volt model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Volt have?
NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2015 Chevrolet Volt is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 18 complaints (41% of the total), followed by fuel system with 11.
Has the 2015 Chevrolet Volt been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2015 Chevrolet Volt do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2015 Chevrolet Volt 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Chevrolet Volt get?
The EPA rates the 2015 Chevrolet Volt (Volt, 1.4L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid) at 37 mpg combined, 35 city and 40 highway when running on gasoline in hybrid mode. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Volt reported?
Among the 23 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 38,000 miles and the middle half falls between 18,000 and 65,000 miles; 52% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.