How common are electrical problems in the 2015 Chevrolet Volt?

NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Volt, which is 41% of all 44 complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do these electrical failures happen?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2015 Volt is 57,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt's electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this issue on the 2015 Volt.

Did any electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 0 crashes among the reported complaints for this model year, with 0 injuries reported.

How does 2015 compare to other Volt years for electrical complaints?

The 41% share for 2015 is lower than 2011's 49% and 2017's 45%, but higher than 2013's 21% and 2014's 29%, based on NHTSA complaint data.

2015 Chevrolet Volt Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt, 41% of its 44 total complaints. The median failure mileage is 57,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 18; 41% of 44
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 57,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Instrument cluster or navigation/infotainment display suddenly goes blank while driving, sometimes recurring on multiple trips.
Center information display stops booting or randomly loses power, disabling voice command, climate control, and the reverse camera.
Wiring harness connectors reportedly short out due to missing protection, triggering the check engine light.
Backup camera and backup lights fail together, traced by owners to a shared fuse and a short near the driver's side visor.
Airbag warning light activates intermittently during acceleration or hard braking, linked to a seat belt pretensioner issue.
One reported charging cord overheating incident on a nearly new vehicle involved a fire.

When 2015 Chevrolet Volt electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 22, 2014, latest Nov 14, 2025.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2014 to Nov 2025; peak Dec 2023 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Volt model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201124 (49%)
201287 (36%)
201364 (21%)
201427 (29%)
201518 (41%)
201677 (46%)
2017312 (45%)
201886 (39%)
201911 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2015 Chevrolet Volt?: NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Volt, which is 41% of all 44 complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do these electrical failures happen?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2015 Volt is 57,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt's electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this issue on the 2015 Volt.
Did any electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 0 crashes among the reported complaints for this model year, with 0 injuries reported.
How does 2015 compare to other Volt years for electrical complaints?: The 41% share for 2015 is lower than 2011's 49% and 2017's 45%, but higher than 2013's 21% and 2014's 29%, based on NHTSA complaint data.