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2015 Cadillac ELR

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 ELR.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2015 Cadillac ELR is a passenger car equipped with an automatic transmission that features variable gear ratios. It has an engine oil capacity of 3.7 quarts, with a recommended viscosity of 5W-30. This model year maintains the ELR’s established specifications.

Model year201620152014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
EPA efficiency31/35/33 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range340 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI LN1 · 520 CCA battery, OE oil filter 55352643. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI LN1 · 520 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/40R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter55352643
Engine air filter20871244
Spark plug12681655
Battery88866188
Front wiper blades23184313 alt 23184314
Serpentine belt55569329
Thermostat55565619 alt 55561627
Cabin air filter13271190

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185.8 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight4070 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.6 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined31 / 35 / 33 MPGe
Electric range340 mi
Charge time (240V)5.0 hr
Electric motor126 kW 3-Phase AC
Energy use41.0 kWh/100mi
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the ELR of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.3–9.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2014 Hybrid Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Hybrid Coupe 1.4L I-4 + Elec 16.5-kWh7.30 sec15.80 sec207 hpFWD
2014Hybrid Coupe 1.4L I-4 + Elec 16.5-kWh7.80 sec16.20 sec207 hpFWD
2014Hybrid Coupe 1.4L I-4 + Elec 16.5-kWh8.10 sec16.50 sec207 hpFWD
2014Hybrid Coupe 1.4L I-4 + Elec 16.5-kWh8.30 sec16.50 sec207 hpFWD
2014Hybrid Coupe (EV Mode) 1.4L I-4 + Elec 16.5-kWh9.00 sec17.00 sec207 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.7 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 10.3 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidDEXRON(R)VI
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantPremix DEX-COOL
Engine OilSAE 5W
Engine Oil Capacity3.7 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity9.3 gallons

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs71 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts16
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug10.3 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs71.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity32.2 lbs
Oil GroupPOE
Oil Capacity6.1 oz
Standard BCI Group NumberLN1
Standard BCI Cranking Performance520 cca

Service checks

Thermostat Opening Temperature180 °F

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 21 /; Front: 60; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 111; Rear: 74
ABS Sensor Torque7.3
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.078; Rear: 0.078 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement0.913
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish0.905
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.001
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45 degrees, Step 3: 185.0111 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs, Step 2: 4518 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1358
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1358 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G2025-11-20Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 ELR take?

3.7 qt of SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to the dexos specification, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 ELR have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the ELR?

EPA figures are 31 city / 35 highway / 33 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 340 miles.