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2015 Chevrolet Volt. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 250 and 31,000 miles. Median 23,000, from 14 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 24% |
| Engine | 24% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 24% |
| Fuel system | 18% |
| Brakes | 12% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
15V442000 Jul 2015 Steering
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.
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.
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Volt 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 35 / 40 / 37 | Premium | $2,100 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2011–2015 Chevrolet Volt, 6.0M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 9 | 141K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 3 | 46K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 3 | 43K |
| Driveshaft, axles & 4x4 | 1 | 34K |
| Oil changes & service | 3 | 18K |
| Cooling system | 1 | 15K |
| Spark plugs & ignition coils | 1 | 9K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 1 | 2K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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