NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Chevrolet Volt
The 2015 Chevrolet Volt has 1 NHTSA recall and 43 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2015 Chevrolet Volt, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STEERING
NHTSA #15V442000Reported July 10, 2015 · General Motors LLC
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.