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2015 Chevrolet VoltProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 44 owner complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Volt, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-442 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 17, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: William Oliver, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Chevrolet Volt has problems
44 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
18Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
11Fuel/propulsion system
8Engine
7Air bags
6Power train
6Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Seats
2Vehicle speed control
2Structure
76 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 18 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2015 Chevrolet Volt recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Volt year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Volt median. How we score
'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Chevrolet Volt safety ratings
2015 Chevrolet Volt 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Chevrolet Volt, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Volt owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 serious safety concern, as the car can lose power unexpectedly while driving.…
The car has not been able to charge since April of last year. I have taken it to the dealer to diagnose but they want to charge $200 per hour to diagnose. They already suggested that the charge receptacle should be replaced. I purchased the part and replaced it myself. I have tried asking if it…
I will be driving on the road and randomly my vehicle will give me a loss of propulsion warning. This has happened many times on the highway where I’ve lost acceleration power quickly and have almost been involved in a futile accident as a result. My vehicle also randomly switches from electric to…
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