2015 Chevrolet Volt Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt.

20142016
Complaints
70
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2015 Chevrolet Volt Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#117 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:52,689 mi
Fires:1
#210 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:23,396 mi
#38 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:28,542 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt.

Electrical Faults
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
52,689
Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,396
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,542
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
80,500
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,953
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
44,433
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Chevrolet Volt

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~10 vehicles.

15V442000Steering
~10 affected

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.

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2015 Chevrolet Volt — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2015 Chevrolet Volt has 70 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Volt?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (17 complaints, avg 52,689 mi); Fuel System (10 complaints, avg 23,396 mi); Engine Problems (8 complaints, avg 28,542 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Chevrolet Volt?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 43,182 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Chevrolet Volt?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Volt have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 10 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Chevrolet Volt?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Volt reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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