2015 Chevrolet Volt Premium
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- Photo: 2012 Chevrolet Volt, Front Left, 02-03-2021 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevy Volt DCA 06 2019 6316 by Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Side Front View - 2012 Chevrolet Volt (7686097138) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Secretary Kerry Admires a Chevy Volt (14518774522) by U.S. Department of State from United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2015 Chevrolet Volt Premium is an 84-hp 1.4-liter inline-4 with a voltec electric drive unit -- 1-speed direct-drive automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $35,740 MSRP and is rated at 98 mpg combined.
It makes 84 horsepower at 4,800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 101 mpg city and 93 mpg highway (98 mpg combined).
The Volt measures 177.0 inches long on a 105.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,786 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Liftback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $35,740 ($49,011 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $36,565 ($50,142 *) |
| Destination Charge | $825 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.4L Ecotec "LUU" DOHC I4 gasoline range-extending generator engine (GM Voltec EREV powertrain; does not directly drive the wheels) |
| Displacement | 1.4 L |
| Horsepower | 84 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, dual continuously variable cam phasing (DCVCP) |
| Bore and Stroke | 73.4 x 82.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Voltec electric drive unit -- 1-Speed Direct-Drive Automatic (single-speed fixed-gear transaxle; no discrete gears) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 101 MPG |
| Highway | 93 MPG |
| Combined | 98 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded (91 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 9.3 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, lower control arms, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-independent torsion beam, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17.0" x 7.0" |
| Wheels Rear | 17.0" x 7.0" |
| Tires Front | 215/55R17 |
| Tires Rear | 215/55R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177 in |
| Width | 70.4 in |
| Height | 56.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in |
| Front Track | 61.2 in |
| Rear Track | 62.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,786 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.3 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet VOLT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 10, 2015 · STEERING
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 campaign 15V442000
44 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet VOLT
Owner Complaints
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet VOLT (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.