2015 Chevrolet Volt Problems, Recalls & Reliability
71 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt, alongside 1 recall campaign and 1 defect investigation. It scores 6/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 61,000 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2015 Chevrolet Volt has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2015 sits among all Volt years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
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…
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…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 22V063000.
Technical service bulletins
1,416 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
The 2015 Chevrolet Volt drew 71 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 6/100, scored against the model's worst year (2017).
What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Volt problems?
The top reported problems for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt are electrical (18 complaints), fuel system (11), and engine (8).
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Volt have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2015 Chevrolet Volt. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.