Reliable Auto DB

2015 Chevrolet Volt reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Volt over 12 years — 4 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Volt years here — under the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Steering.

2012 Chevrolet Volt
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Complaints

44

Per year

4

Recalls

1

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (18 of 44), then Fuel and propulsion system (11) and Engine (8). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Volt has 93 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2016 has 169 complaints, 3 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Chevrolet Volt. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Steering 2015-07-10 · NHTSA campaign 15V442000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (44 total)

Electrical system
18
Fuel and propulsion system
11
Engine
8
Air bags
7
Powertrain
6
Service brakes
6
Seats
2
Speed control
2
Structure
2
Tires
2
Forward collision avoidance
1
Steering
1
Suspension
1
Visibility
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The vehicle experienced a catastrophic charging system failure. When connected to the wall charger, the charge port becomes hot to the touch within seconds. The charger connector has now cracked from heat stress, and…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-17
  • "A "service brakes" warning came up when I was parked in a parking lot and immediately afterwards the brakes stopped working when I was reversing in the parking lot and I almost backed up into another car. I had my car…"
    Service brakes · filed 2025-12-22
  • "My 2015 Chevy Volt has been experiencing ongoing mechanical and electrical issues, including random power loss, reduced propulsion warnings, and sudden vehicle shutdowns with no prior indication. These problems pose a…"
    Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-11-14
  • "On all (4) tires, there is cracking in the sidewalls in a line about 2 inches above the tire bead around each tire. Approximately 19K miles on these tires. Manufacture and supplier/seller (Priority Tire) both sent…"
    Tires · filed 2025-09-11
  • "Service airbag alert popped up"
    Air bags · filed 2025-03-24

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Chevrolet Volt 4 DR FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Volt 1.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 35 40 37 MPG / 380 mi range $2150

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2012–2015
Body styles Hatchback
Oil dexos1 SAE 5W-30 (0W-30 recommended below −29 °C / −20 °F) , 3.7 qt capacity
Tire size 215/55R17

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA safety recall 15V-145 covers certain 2011-2013 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. If the driver exits without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine starts on its own to recharge. If the engine runs for an extended period in an enclosed space, carbon monoxide may build up, increasing the risk of personal injury. Remedy: dealers update engine management software to limit how long a stationary vehicle can remain ON, free of charge. NHTSA safety recall 18V-397 covers certain 2013 Volt vehicles where an HPCM2 update may have disabled cell balancing and caused a low-voltage condition; if voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion. Remedy: dealers reprogram the HPCM2 free of charge; GM's number for this recall is 18215.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Volt reliable?

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Volt over 12 years — 4 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Volt years here — under the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Steering.

What are common problems with a 2015 Chevrolet Volt?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (18 of 44), then Fuel and propulsion system (11) and Engine (8). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Volt more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Volt has 93 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2016 has 169 complaints, 3 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Chevrolet Volt been recalled?

The 2015 Chevrolet Volt has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Chevrolet Volt?

Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Volt with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Chevrolet Volt get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt is 37 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

How much oil does a Chevrolet Volt take?

First-generation US manuals list about 3.7 qt with filter (dexos1 5W-30). Second-generation manuals list about 4.2 qt with filter (5W-20).

What generation is the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?

Second generation (2016-2019).

What tire sizes does a Chevrolet Volt use?

First-gen US pages list 215/55R17; second-gen pages list 215/50R17.