2015 Chevrolet Volt Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#9 most-complained of 9 Volt years
The 2015 Chevrolet Volt ranks 9th out of 9 model years with a complaint index of 0, earning a Best verdict among Volt years. It had 44 complaints, 1 recall, 1 fire report, and no deaths reported to NHTSA.
- Complaints
- 44
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 37
- 35 city / 40 hwy
Top 2015 Chevrolet Volt problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System18 (41%)
- Fuel System11 (25%)
- Engine10 (23%)
- Airbags7 (16%)
- Brakes6 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (14%)
- Structure & Body4 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (7%)
- Other2 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (5%)
What owners report
- Some owners describe a supplied charging station overheating and remaining warm well after being unplugged and moved to another outlet.
- Drivers report sudden loss of power or a propulsion system failure message while driving at freeway speed, causing the car to slow abruptly.
- Owners describe the car stalling unexpectedly in traffic, sometimes tied to low coolant found by a dealer.
- Instrument and navigation displays have gone blank while driving, with owners losing visibility of speed and fuel status.
- Some owners report a wiring harness malfunction that caused the check engine light to illuminate at a median mileage of 57,000 miles.
- A few owners describe the forward collision alert system failing to work despite dealer visits confirming no issue found.
2015 Chevrolet Volt recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V442000Jul 10, 2015Steering10 vehicles
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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.
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.
2015 Chevrolet Volt fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 35 MPG
- Highway
- 40 MPG
- Combined
- 37 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,150
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium Gas or Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Volt years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
- Among the 9 Volt model years with data, 2015 ranks best with a complaint index of 0 and only 44 complaints reported to NHTSA.
- What problems does the 2015 Chevrolet Volt have?
- The top problem area is the Electrical System, accounting for 41% of complaints, followed by Fuel System issues at 25% and Engine issues at 23%.
- Does the 2015 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Volt, campaign 15V442000, covering a steering gear assembly replacement; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Chevrolet Volt should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2012, 2013, and 2017 Volt years carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 75, 88, and 100, while 2015 is rated Best.
- How is fuel economy on the 2015 Chevrolet Volt?
- EPA rates the 2015 Volt at 37 mpg combined (35 city / 40 highway) with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150.