2015 Chevrolet Volt
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 18 of 44 complaints (41%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more reported injuries (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 93 in 2014 to 44 in 2015.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | vs. 2015 similar vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
| Combined MPG | 37 | 37 | 37 | 42 | 42 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 35 / 40 | 35 / 40 | 35 / 40 | 43 / 42 | 43 / 42 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 81 | 81 | 81 | 51 | 51 | |
| Complaints filed | 308 | 93 | 44 | 169 | 697 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Volt have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Chevrolet Volt?
Electrical: 18 of 44 NHTSA complaints (41%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Chevrolet Volt get?
EPA rates it 37 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Chevrolet Volt?
EPA estimates $2,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Compact Cars | 35 mpg | 40 mpg | 37 mpg | $2,100 | 81 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
STEERING · Campaign 15V442000 · Jul 10, 2015
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.