2015 Chevrolet Cruze problems and complaints
Owners have filed 252 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The most-reported areas: Engine (99), Electrical System (49), Unknown Or Other (46).
Key takeaways
- 252 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 20 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 99 | 39% |
| Electrical System | 49 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 46 | 18% |
| Power Train | 37 | 15% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 30 | 12% |
| Steering | 24 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 23 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 20 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-09-20
It started over heating and I had to replace multiple coolant lines/hoses from the thermostat, heater core, the reservoir, radiator. Ive replace the intake diaphragm. Thought since all the pieces that got hot and cracked or broke got replaced that the issue was gone. Then one day I drove 8 mins into Ohio and it started...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-06-13
I have replaced my whole engine and the cars fuel system.. my gas was backing into my oil along with the engine failing .. has happened again. This car has been a nightmare and just keeps failing. Strong gas and oil burning smell then car starts smoking. Had to shut it off in the middle of the road.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-01-29
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was leaking oil from the top of the engine onto the drive belts. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V288000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The vehicle was taken to ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.