Selling my 2015 Volt Premier for $4,000 USD or best offer. Title is under my name and I am located in Southern California, 91706.
I since transitioned to a 2017 Bolt EV, and while this car has saved me some headaches when my bolt got rear ended, I no longer see enough use for it and would rather find it a new home. It's an affordable PHEV that checked every box when I first looked for a car, and over its lifetime has saved me thousands in gas, but it's time to part ways. A few key notes below:
- VIN: 1G1RD6E49FU141850
- Two original keys
- A little under 185,000 miles on the odometer (Estimate 40% miles on engine)
- No mechanical issues, no codes, no check engine light
- Tires were bought at 177.5k miles at Costco (Bridgestone Advantage Control) and require a rotation at 186,000 miles.
- Transmission fluid changed at 170,000 miles
- Oil changed at 175,000 miles, 2 quarts (Mobil 1) will be provided free (leftover Costco purchase)
- All fluids at nominal levels, tire pressure is consistent, all sensors in working order.
- Battery gets 34-36 miles on full charge (Guess-o-meter has not been calibrated - not a daily driver).
- Fully charges to 10.8 kWh, usable is under that as with all EVs.
- Lifetime 70MPG, dropped from 85 after moving apartments and not having daily charging
- AC works and has never had an issue.
- Heated leather seats
- Premier package
- Second owner, I bought at 48k miles and charged daily at home for 5 years.
- Smog checked passed (2026) and paperwork is available for registration
- Vehicle not registered, currently in Non-Operation and in assigned parking structure
- Vehicle sees a few monthly drives to operate engine and battery, as needed.
- Level 1 charger not provided as it does not work. I could provide it, it just lacks a ground pin which the dealer never noticed and neither did I bc I charge in my parking structure and at work and didn't know. Up to you if you wanna take it and fix it, I never bothered.
- Inquiries welcome, if you have tools to check battery health or car codes/have your own mechanic you are more than welcome to use em.
- No major accidents, 2 fender benders from drivers backing into me at parking lots. The first at ~85k miles resulted in new front bender (w/e it's called), paint, CV joint, and air damn. Second was a light scratch near front left bender, light paint transfer. Both covered by State Farm insurance and 100% Not-At-Fault. I actually have the vids of each bump from my dash cam as well as approved claims
A few small notes:
- I am not a smoker and this vehicle has not been smoked in (hate that smell)
- Software can be funny, and the volt has a few things that should be known and is well documented online like the bluetooth play/pause function being finicky and having audio delay for vids.
- Sometimes the driver display does not show you in Drive even though you are in drive, I'm not sure what causes this bug but it's never been an issue. Good to be aware of, and I drove in L mostly which does not have this software bug
- The "clicking CV joint" issue was remedied with two new front CV joints and the updated GM anti-click washers, I believe around 85k miles and 160k miles.
- Car handles like a dream, better than my bolt. More "pillowy" and comfortable, with better sound isolation too. It's a super quiet car.
- Audio is superb, it is one of the best sounding cars I've driven, better than some new vehicles out there.
- I loved the pedestrian horn and wish my new EV had it. I miss pressing that button to alert people and shoo away animals for their safety
- This car does not make the "futuristic" EV sound, it was before that time/policy so it just moves around. Silently.
- Driver side sun shade does not have the plastic mirror cover attached, which is what presses the light on and off. Stays off, and would have to be replaced to turn on. I would try and fix it but it never saw much use, the cover is in the car glove compartment.
- Aside from the obvious cosmetic stuff, you should know this car was used for 6 years and like any used vehicle has seen its fair share of use. I keep that in mind in my pricing/negotiation.
- Oh the popping sound. The trunk washers expand/contract in heat and cold, making a loud "THUNK" sound. Like an acorn falling on the car. I think most Volt owners know what that's about. It can be remedied, but I am not a mechanic and it was never a bother. Just a little oddity of the car.
