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2015 Chevrolet Volt

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

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2015 Chevrolet Volt is a passenger car pairing its engine with an automatic transmission using variable gear ratios, with manufacturer maintenance specifications calling for 3.7 quarts of 5W-30 engine oil. Within the broader 2011-2019 model run, this particular year stands out as a relatively quiet data point—only 43 total owner complaints and a single recall, with the electrical system flagged as the top complaint area. For researchers, that positions the 2015 Volt as a clean early second-generation benchmark, sitting well below the 690 complaints recorded in 2017 and roughly on par with the 34 complaints logged in 2019.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

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 efficiency35/40/37 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range380 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 630 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 47 · 630 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215/55R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter55352643
Engine air filter20871244
Spark plug12681655
Battery88866188
Front wiper blades22742324 alt 22742323
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 length177.2 in
Overall width70.5 in
Overall height56.3 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight3781 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined35 / 40 / 37 MPGe
Electric range380 mi
Charge time (240V)4.0 hr
Electric motor111 kW 3-Phase AC
Energy use35.0 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 Volt of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.5–9.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.50 sec — 2012 Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2012Hatchback 1.4L I-4 + Elec 16-kWh8.50 sec16.50 sec149 hpFWD
2012Hatchback 1.4L I-4 + Elec 16-kWh9.10 sec17.00 sec149 hpFWD
2011Hatchback 1.4L I-4 + Elec 16-kWh8.70 sec16.70 sec149 hpFWD
2011Hatchback 1.4L I-4 + Elec 16-kWh8.80 sec16.70 sec149 hpFWD
2011Hatchback 1.4L I-4 + Elec 16-kWh8.80 sec16.80 sec149 hpFWD
2011Hatchback 1.4L I-4 + Elec 16-kWh9.00 sec16.90 sec149 hpFWD
2011Hatchback 1.4L I-4 + Elec 16-kWh9.20 sec17.00 sec149 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. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidDEXRON(R)-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.93
Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity1.39
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 Plug10.3 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs71.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts6.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts26.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAc Delco
Spark Plug Gap.028 in
Spark Plug Torque18 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity6.1 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance630 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)40-50
Residual Pressure43-58 in idle psi
Engine CompressionTURBO / 174-203 PSI / Max Variation14.5 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 21 Use
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 111; Rear: 74 Use; Front: 111 Tighten; Rear: 74 Tighten
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .905; Rear: .393
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: .913; Rear: .402
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.001
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
145
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts.

126.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
2180 degrees180 degrees

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 Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
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) · 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.

The 2015 Volt sits at the low‑point of the generation’s complaint curve, recording just 43 consumer complaints—well below the 308 reported in 2013 and the sharp 690 spikes seen in 2017. Its single recall and single investigation are also modest, matching the 2014 level and far fewer than the three recalls logged in 2013. Meanwhile, the number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) continued a downward trend, dropping to 1,417 in 2015 from 1,952 in 2013, indicating fewer manufacturer‑identified issues to address. The top complaint areas in 2015 (electrical system, service brakes, air bags) are typical for this model line, and the data does not specify any root cause for the lone crash and fire complaints. Overall, 2015 reflects a comparatively clean year within the Volt’s lifecycle, making it a relatively strong candidate for purchase.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1417
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
43
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 43 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System6
Service Brakes5
Air Bags5
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System3
Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Air Bags,Seats2
Power Train2
Tires1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V442000SteeringReported 10/07/2015

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1417 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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Volt take?

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

Does the 2015 Volt have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the Volt?

EPA figures are 35 city / 40 highway / 37 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 380 miles.