2015 Chevrolet Volt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (7) · Service Brakes (6) · Electrical System (6)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
23 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Steering 2015-07-10 · campaign 15V442000 · 10 vehicles
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.
Risk: Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (1,417)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,417 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the vehicle experienced a catastrophic charging system failure. when connected to the wall charger, the charge port becomes hot to the touch within seconds. the charger connector has now cracked from heat stress, and the wall charger itself previously melted due to electrical backfeed from the vehicle. the vehicle refuses to charge at all. this app…”
2025-12-22 · Service Brakes“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 repl…”
2025-11-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 ve…”
2025-09-11 · Tires“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…”
2025-03-24 · Air Bags“service airbag alert popped up …”
2025-01-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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…”
2024-02-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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…”
2023-12-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 wee…”
2023-12-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 dang…”
2023-12-05 · Vehicle Speed Control“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) fa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.