2015 Chevrolet Volt fuel/propulsion system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2015 Chevrolet Volt — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 17, 2026
“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…”
filed Nov 14, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
18-NA-180 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 4, 2025
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Volt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volt | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 Volt | 71 | 32% |
| 2017 Volt | 233 | 33% |
| 2016 Volt | 63 | 37% |
| 2014 Volt | 19 | 20% |
| 2013 Volt | 53 | 17% |
| 2012 Volt | 37 | 15% |
| 2011 Volt | 6 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Chevrolet Volt
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.