2015 Chevrolet Volt Safety Report
2015 Chevrolet Volt Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2015 Chevrolet Volt. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (43) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 2 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Electrical System | Compare electrical system issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2019 | Compare against the 2019 Chevrolet Volt with 34 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2017 | Check the 2017 Chevrolet Volt before buying across this generation. |
Chevrolet Volt Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Chevrolet Volt years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Volt | 166 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2017 Chevrolet Volt | 685 | 0 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2018 Chevrolet Volt | 209 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Chevrolet Volt | 34 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2015 Chevrolet Volt Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2015 Chevrolet Volt, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Electrical System
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Chevrolet onlyService Brakes
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Chevrolet onlyAir Bags
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Chevrolet onlyElectrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System issues Chevrolet onlyElectrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System issues Chevrolet onlyAir Bags,Seats
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags,Seats issues Chevrolet onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt
Reliability Score
The 2015 Chevrolet Volt receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System The electrical system has been reported to cause random power loss, propulsion warnings, and reduced propulsion, affecting vehicle reliability. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Service Brakes Service brakes have failed during reversing after a warning, indicating potential electrical system issues. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Air Bags Air bag warnings and malfunctions have been reported, posing a safety risk. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Tires Cracking in tire sidewalls has been observed, though it is less severe compared to other issues. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2015 Chevrolet Volt:
Electrical system issues are the most common problem, affecting 43% of the vehicle.
Service brake failures are reported in 23% of the vehicles.
Air bag warnings and malfunctions are reported in 15% of the vehicles.
Tire issues are less common, affecting only 5% of the vehicles.
Recall Details for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt by NHTSA:
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.
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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2015 Chevrolet Volt with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes. 1 involved fires. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
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 Ch...
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 ...
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 multiple photos of issue, tread depth, etc. and then denied any warranty on the tires due to 'Improper Usage' (reply below) I asked the supplier/seller and the manufacture what that mea...
Service airbag alert popped up
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 could be the BECM like with other model years and they said they could only determine that after testing...
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
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...
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 ...
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 ...
The passenger presence sensor in the front passenger seat is malfunctioning and spare parts to replace it are not available from the manufacturer. The Chevrolet dealership has inspected and verified this issue, and the system is available for inspection upon request. This is the same issue that NHTSA investigated in the 2013 model described below. This sensor failure results in a check airbag sign...
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.
Driving 75mph with cruise control during moderate traffic on freeway about 30 minutes after starting the car, my Volt shut off. There was a jolt of the car that felt like strong breaking and my dash along with everything electrical shut off for about 2 seconds then kicked back on with "Service Theft Deterent" on dash. I could not break or steer the vehicle. I had to come to a rolling stop on shoul...
Brake petal went to floor and now very hard to press.
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 VEHICL...
DRIVING ON 55 MPH STRAIGHT TWO LANE ROAD WHEN CAR AHEAD SLOWED. TO RECOVER ENERGY TO THE BATTERY, DROPPED FROM "D" TO "L" IN GEAR SELECTION RATHER THAN USING BRAKES (WAS PLENTY OF DISTANCE, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO COAST). CAR IN FRONT TURNED OFF TO RIGHT. I ADVANCED SELECTOR TO DRIVE, BUT OVERSHOT INTO NEUTRAL. REALIZED MY ERROR WHEN PRESSING ACCELERATOR YIELDED NO SPEED INCREASE. PUT SELECTOR INTO...
"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.
THIS VEHICLE HAS 84,500 MILES ON IT AS OF JUNE 2020. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. DURING A STATE MANDATED SAFETY INSPECTION IN JUNE 2020, BOTH OEM OUTBOARD REAR BRAKE SHOES WERE FOUND TO HAVE SEPARATED INTO 2 PIECES AND FAILED INSPECTION. THE SEMI-METALLIC BRAKE PAD HAD SEPARATED FROM ITS METAL BACKING PLATE. I BELIEVE THE TWO PARTS OF THE BRAKE PAD ASSEMBLY ARE HELD TOGETHER WITH AN ADHESIVE, AND THE...
WHEN IT RAINS OR THE CAR GETS WET, THERE WILL BE WATER THAT RUNS DOWN FROM THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF THE PASSENGER SIDE INTO THE FLOORBOARD CAUSING THE CARPET TO GET SOAKING WET AS WELL AS THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS THAT RUN UNDERNEATH THE CARPET. IT APPEARS THE SEALANT UNDER THE HOOD AND UNDER THE COWL IS FAULTY CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE CAB. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY OR IN MOT...
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.
IF THE EXTERIOR THERMOSTAT DETECTS THE TEMPERATURE IS AT OR BELOW 37 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, THE A/C COMPRESSOR WILL TURN OFF AND ALL OF THE WINDOWS (WINDSHIELD INCLUDED) WILL FOG UP. RESULTING IN EXTREMELY REDUCED VISIBILITY. IF THE EXTERIOR THERMOSTAT DETECTS THE TEMPERATURE OF 38 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR HIGHER, THE A/C COMPRESSOR WILL ENABLE AND THE WINDOWS WOULD IMMEDIATELY CLEAR.
Showing 20 of 43 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Electrical System:Propulsion System
Opened 2023-01-27 · Closed 2023-08-07
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-spe...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2015 Chevrolet Volt
Has the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT been recalled?
Yes, the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT have?
The 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT has 43 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. 1 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT?
The 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 5/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT involve electrical system (6 complaints), service brakes (5 complaints), air bags (5 complaints). Other affected components include electrical system,engine,fuel/propulsion system, electrical system,fuel/propulsion system, air bags,seats.
How many crash reports does the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT have?
There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT out of 43 total complaints (2.3% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT out of 43 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT.
How many injuries are reported for the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT?
1 injury has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT is generally recommended. It has 43 complaints, 1 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT?
The components with the most failures on the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT are: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6 complaints), 2. SERVICE BRAKES (5 complaints), 3. AIR BAGS (5 complaints), 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (3 complaints), 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2 complaints). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the single most-reported problem area with 6 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT?
Be cautious of electrical system and service brake issues, as they pose significant safety risks. Regular maintenance is crucial. The 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT has 43 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT?
The 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 43 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 2 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Electrical System and Service Brakes.
What are the known issues with the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT?
Known issues with the 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT include: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Air Bags, Tires. These are based on patterns found across 43 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2015 Chevrolet Volt?
The most common issues are electrical system problems, service brake failures, and air bag warnings.
Can you explain the service brake issue in more detail?
Service brakes have failed during reversing after a warning, indicating potential electrical system issues.
What should I do if I experience random power loss or propulsion warnings?
Seek immediate professional diagnosis and repair to ensure driving safety.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of electrical system and service brake issues, as they pose significant safety risks. Regular maintenance is crucial.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2015 Chevrolet Volt
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt. The data includes 43 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, 1 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2015 Chevrolet Volt an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 5 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14