2015 Chevrolet Volt: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 43 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (33% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 2015
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 towed to Paradise Chevrolet and they diagnosed the problem as a faulty "brake pressure modulator valve" (BPMV) that needs to be replaced. I saw that there is a recall for the 2012 Chevy Volt for the same issue, faulty BPMV.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Dec 2025
“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. Despite these issues, GM has refused to service the vehicle or unlock necessary components because they no longer manufacture or support the required parts. As a result, I am left with an unsafe and unreliable vehicle with no available remedy from the manufacturer. This is forcing me to trade in the vehicle at a loss”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2025
“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 gas sometimes causing my car to jolt”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2024
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“This car is connected to Bouncie a device that detects when a car turns on and off, the speed, if break or acceletor are stepped on forcefully and any trips. Recently the device is detecting the engine is turned off but the car is showing no signs of struggling and its in full motion. This is new, I've tested the device in another car for two weeks hoping it was the device but I had no issues on the other vehicle. The images is just one of several occasions. The image shows green dot where car starts and red where car is turned off. However, I never turned off my car at the Demaree Rd that day. I feel like the car is losing power and starts back up while in motion.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2023
“I was driving on a road at roughly 50 mph when suddenly without warming, the screen and everything shut off and went black in the vehicle, and then immediately turned back on, this time with the engine light on. In the following seconds, the gas pedal completely stopped responding, and I had to coast to a stop at the side of the road. It was a dangerous spot on the road to have this happen. I was able to power the vehicle off, and then back on again, and the vehicle functioned normally immediately afterwards, with no engine light on.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2023
“Car experienced sudden loss of power while driving. Warning appeared 'Propulsion Power Reduced.' Was able to continue driving short distance home and parked. Attempted to recharge battery but it would not accept charge. I was able to restart car again with "Propulsion Power Reduced' and drove to dealer. Diagnosis: Body Control Module (BCM) failed. Unit was replaced. Vehicle drove normally for short period and issue repeated within one day. Returned to dealer. Issue resolved after second attempt.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2023
“The service airbag request keeps showing up and I was told it was the Passenger presence module and sensor. This puts people at risk of the airbag not deploying correctly.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2022
“"service airbag" warning on 2015 volt, which apparently is a well-known issue for which general motors refuses to take any responsibility. Airbags should not be a concern on car--ever. They want over $800 for the repair when it is clearly a manufacturing defect.”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet volt. The contact stated that the air bags warning light activated intermittently while accelerating or during hard braking conditions. The vehicle was taken to bergstrom chevrolet of middleton (3605 tribeca dr # 101, middleton, wi 53562, (800) 353-1150) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the seat belt pretensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired twice. The vehicle was taken back to bergstrom chevrolet of middleton, where it was diagnosed with needing the wiring harness to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2020
“While driving on the highway the instrument cluster went blank and turned off. This houses information like warnings, speed, fuel level, battery level, traction, navigation, odometer, light signals and other information. This is a huge safety issue while traveling down the road and losing your ability to look at the speed or if your blinkers or lights are on.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2019
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2015 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2015 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
NHTSA has 43 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt. The most complained-about area is electrical system (33% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2015 Chevrolet Volt problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 52,500 miles or less.
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Volt have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning steering. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.