2015 Chevrolet Volt recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt; the most frequently affected component is steering. Owners filed 44 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 9 model years of this model in the database, 2015 ranks #6 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints44

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

SteeringCampaign 15V442000 · 10 Jul 2015

Problem: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system17 · 42%

Fuel/propulsion system10 · 25%

Air bags7 · 18%

Service brakes6 · 15%

Engine6 · 15%

Power train4 · 10%

Vehicle speed control2 · 5%

Seats2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

"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.
Air bags · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

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…
Service brakes · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet volt. The contact stated that the forward collision alert failed ever since the vehicle was purchased. The contact took the vehicle to two different dealers and was advised that the front collision alert system was working; however, the contact disagreed. The manufacturer was…
Forward collision avoidance · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

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…
Electrical system · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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