2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 252 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 10 Cruze model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 20 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 13 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical system, ignitionJul 5, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Campaign 16V502000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, anchorageDec 23, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 29, 2015. In the affected vehicles, one of the driver-side seat belt assembly bolts may not be properly tightened.
An insufficiently torqued bolt may prevent the seat belt from holding the required load in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016 Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15777.
Campaign 15V876000 on NHTSA.gov
SteeringJul 10, 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 vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.
Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 15V442000 on NHTSA.gov
Parking brakeFeb 27, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured February 4, 2015, to February 9, 2015. The left-rear or right-rear parking brake cable brackets may not have been properly fastened during the assembly process. As a result, the fastening bolts may back out completely, causing the parking brake bracket to separate and the parking brake to not hold the vehicle in place. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
If the parking brake bracket separates, the parking brake may not hold the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll away and a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left-rear and right-rear parking brake brackets bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15135.
Campaign 15V113000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
46 reports, newest first. Show all
Other or unspecified, Engine, Sep 20, 2026
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 smoking so I pulled off the road and had to have a tow truck come get it. It had blown a head gasket at least I thought but found out it had water in the oil so now needs a new motor. I still owe on the car and cant drive it
Other or unspecified, Dec 16, 2025
Radiator leaks, car overheated. Looking online it is obvious that a lot of people have had this same issue, so why no recall. It's a peice of crap car, that is dangerous to drive.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 25, 2025
I understand this vehicle is over 10 years old. I bought this vehicle pre-owned and have only had it for less than 6 months. This vehicle has 71,000 miles on it and isn't very good condition cosmetically besides the gloss paint. As a widow, I needed a dependable vehicle for work purposes. Since I've had this vehicle I've had to replace the thermostat, I've had continued overheating issues, issues with the catalytic converters, the hoses and connectors becoming brittle and needing replacement throughout the engine. Suddenly the traction control light came on the dash after they check engine light. With the code reader showed problems with the mass air flow and the mass air flow electric wiring. Suddenly after a oil change, the vehicle is running terribly and is undrivable. The ECM or computer that powers the entire vehicle has lost all power was no explanation. All the pieces and relays are in good working order. After research on this issue of the ECM I've learned that even replacement of the computer for this vehicle causes the vehicle not even to start. I contacted customer service for GM and Chevrolet and they referred me to you because it is over 10 years old. No one was able to help me. My roommate has the exact same vehicle besides I have a turbo and she does not same year, and she is also having the exact same problems including her ECM is not getting any power. I'm sure of that there's nothing anyone can do financially but Chevrolet and GM really dropped the ball on this vehicle as far as dependability and safety. I counted on this vehicle to be dependable and and live up to the standards of gmn Chevrolet and it has not. Besides this website I don't know who could called Chevrolet and GM accountable for this disaster of a car. I would appreciate any suggestions to try to get this vehicle safe and in working order if it is even possible. I appreciate your time and consideration and I am available if anyone needs to contact me with any questions thank you.
Other or unspecified, Feb 20, 2025
On [XXX], I purchased a used car from Marietta Auto Sales(2015 Chevy Cruze), through sales agent Alexis Wiley, I test drove the car and everything seemed fine, so I continued with the purchase, later that same day I had a diagnostic done on the car(AutoZone),the fix finder read Check Engine(pass),ABS(pass),Emissions ready(no),Service Interval(pass), I attempted to contact Agent Alexis Wiley immediately, to no avail as it was later in the day, the very next day after the purchase the check engine light came on, I was able to get in touch Agent Alexis Wiley that day and she assured me she would help me address the matter, she did not, there were a mixture phone calls and text between her and I, I made several calls and left several messages and was told someone would get back to me, they never did. On 11-23-2024 I drove to the establishment to show them the many diagnostic reports showing that the car they sold me was defective, additionally I performed an on the spot diagnostics with my (INNOVA SD35 scan tool), also in front of service manager (Paul),he would not reveal his sir name to me, I showed how the diagnostic revealed that for some reason the, Fuel System monitor, Oxygen sensor monitor, as well as the Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitors, have all been disabled, to know avail, the establishment continued defend the sell of this defective vehicle. I've spent thousands of dollars attempting to repair the vehicle to no avail. As I Traded my vehicle to this same establishment at the time of the sale, I am forced to commute in a vehicle that has cut off no less than three times while waiting at a red light, each time I put fuel in the vehicle it struggles to start back up. I've filed complaints against this establishment with the,(BBB),(Capitol One Auto Finance),all to no avail, and most recently with the (CFPB-),which is currently open. This establishment withheld things about this vehicle that should have been made known to me as a consumer. My safety is at risk. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Other or unspecified, Mar 12, 2024
Frequent thermostat/coolant system problems going on 4 times since I have had the car.
Other or unspecified, Apr 4, 2023
Leaking coolant underneath the vehicle
Other or unspecified, Feb 26, 2023
coolant leaking on drivers side of engine.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Forward collision avoidance, Jan 27, 2023, crash
I was driving down the hill and my car came out of gear the road was slick so I couldn't hit my breaks I had to crash into the ditch to keep from going over the mountain. My airbags did not come out my car is not drivable.
Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2023
Antifreeze leaking
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 26, 2022
Reduced engine power & service stabilitrek. Service Engine light came on, and I had reduced power on the highway in the fast/passing lane with people behind me, this issue caused my car to suddenly slow down about 30mph, causing cars behind me to slam on their brakes and cut in front of other cars to the slow lane to avoid rear ending me
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 25, 2021
On many occasions the car would be at a stop and start shaking violently, then it would stall out no matter where I was. The engine light came on so I went to see what it was, at first I thought it was the air filter, changed that, then it was the mass airflow sensor changed that then it started doing it again, then it was the O2 sensor and it worked for a day or 2. Now if the AC is on it shakes violently again and if I am at a stop it still will stall out.
Other or unspecified, Sep 27, 2021
Check engine light came on with radiator emblem showing with message Engine Hot AC Off. Towed to Orr Chevrolet, said it was water outlet bad. Paid $460.00 to repair. I think 2015 cruze should b covered under January 2015 Special Coverage, since water outlet falls under engine coolant leak pertaining to water pump Special Coverage.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 6, 2021
THE CHECK STABILITRAK LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON IT LOSES ENGINE POWER WONT GO OVER 3MPH . IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 55MPH ON A BUSY HWY. ALSO MY RADIO SCREEN THAT CONTROLS THE BACKUP CAMERA AND OTHER SETTINGS HAS WENT BLACK. I HAD A MECHANIC RUN DIAGNOSTICS ON IT AND 33 DIFFERENT CODES POPPED UP SO THEY TOLD ME MORE THAN LIKELY IT'S AN ECM ISSUE AND IT HAS TO BE REPAIRED AT THE DEALERSHIP
Other or unspecified, Dec 9, 2020
MY CAR HAS BEEN SHAKING, LOW IDLE, WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT I HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND PUSH GAS PEDAL TO KEEP IT FROM STALING. WHEN LIGHT TURNS GREEN IT WON'T GO EVEN THOUGH I AM PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. I'M TO SCARED TO DRIVE IT ANYMORE. I HAVE HAD TO GET IT FIXED TOO MANY TIMES TO COUNT.
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 23, 2020
HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND IT'S SHOWING THAT THAT IS STILL AN ISSUE. A MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON ISSUE WITH OTHER CHEVY CRUZE.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Sep 20, 2020
PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2017. SINCE THEN, I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. I HAVE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR, FAN, COOLANT SYSTEM, AND TURBO. NOW, THERE IS AN OIL LEAK IN THE ENGINE. THIS CAR IS TRULY A LEMON. I PURCHASED THE CHEVY CRUZE BASED ON ITS REPUTATION. I AM BEYOND DISAPPOINTED AND WILL NOT BE PURCHASING A CHEVY VEHICLE IN THE FUTURE.
Other or unspecified, Aug 11, 2020
TURBO CHARGER
Other or unspecified, Jul 15, 2020
THE CAR SHAKES AND TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION STALLS WHEN YOU DRIVE THE POWER STEERING LOCKS AND WHEN YOU BRAKE THE CAR SHAKES LIKE CRAZY AND THE RPM IS DOWN TO 2-3 I WAS WITH MY NEW BORN BABY WHILE THE CAR SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSTATE AND WE ALMOST GOT HIT BY A SEMI AND THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED OUR BUISNESS
Other or unspecified, Feb 22, 2020
MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAS BEEN SERVICED TWICE FOR BEING STUCK. EITHER IT WON'T ROLL BACK UP OR IT WON'T ROLL DOWN. I HAVE MY CAR SERVICED BY A CHEVY DEALER. THE WINDOW IS CURRENTLY STUCK ALL THE WAY DOWN. THIS WOULD BE THE THIRD TIME THAT THOS HAS OCCURED. IT IS ONLY AFFECTING MY DRIVER WINDOW. ALL OTHER WINDOWS OPEN AND CLOSE WITHOUT AND ISSUES.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 12, 2020
THE CAR OVERHEATS WHENEVER THE AIR IS TURNED ON. REPLACED THERMOSTAT AND HAD THE RADIATOR REPLACED. NO RESOLUTION.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Dec 29, 2019
DRIVING TO WORK CAR OVERHEATED ALL ANTIFREEZE WAS GONE.GOT A NEW HOSE PUT ON STILL SMELLING ANTIFREEZE THEN PCV WENT OUT WHY HAVEN'T THEY DID A RECALL ON THIS DANGEROUS CAR.TRRAVELING NOVER BRIDGE CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN WOULDN'T PICK UP SPEED.EACH TIME STOP IT DIDN'T WANT TO GO SPUTTERIN FOUND OUT PCV IS BAD WENT TO LOOK UP EVERYONE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND THERES NO RECALL WHY
Other or unspecified, Dec 29, 2019
I WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH INTERIOR FOGGING OF MY WINDOW AND NOTICED WATER DRIPS ON THE INSIDE OF MY WINDSHIELD DURING DRY WEATHER AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. ALTHOUGH THEY COULD NOT FIND A LEAK THEY REPLACED THE SEAL. THAT LASTED A WHILE (SPRING AND SUMMER) THEN IT RETURNED AGAIN AND I GETTING THE SAME ISSUES. I WILL BE DRIVING AND THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOWS FOG THEN FREEZE. THIS IS WHEN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR IS WARM.
Other or unspecified, Dec 10, 2019
TERRIBLE SMELL MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. WHEN I DRIVE THE VEHICLE MY EYES WATER. THERE IS NO HEAT OR AIR ON BUT HOT AIR IS COMING INTO THE CAB.THERE IS A REALLY BAD SMELL IN THE CAB AFTER A DEALERSHIP ALREADY REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER LESS THAN FOUR MONTHS AGO. THERE HAVE BEEN EXTENSIVE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE TIME AND TIME AGAIN LIKE STALLING ON THE FREEWAY WITH NO WARNING SIGNS, BELTS REPAIRS, EXHAUST PROBLEMS, ETC. I HAVE NOT EVEN OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR THREE YEARS,
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 14, 2019
I BOUGHT THE CAR USED. AFTER A FEW DAYS I HEARD A TICKING UNDER THE HOOD & ALSO WHEN I GOT TO 60 MPH I COULD FEEL VIBRATION IN THE GAS PEDAL & SOUNDED LIKE A BUMBLE BEE UNDER THE HOOD. I TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM. THEY SAID THAT WITH THE LT1 IT OFFS COMMON NOISE FOR THE PURGE SOLENOID TO MAKE THE TICKING NOISE THAT IT WAS NORMAL. THE VIBRATION THEY SAID WAS A PEBBLE GOT UNDER MOTOR MOUNT & WAS CAUSING VIBRATION. HE GOT THE PEBBLE OUT & READJUSTED. A WEEK LATER WAS DOING IT AGAIN & THE TICKING NOISE WAS ALOT WORSE. HE FINALLY CHANGED THE PURGE SOLENOID & IT STILL TICKED BUT NOT NEARLY AS BAD. BUT HE SAID HE COULDN'T HEAR THE NOISE AT 60 MPH & ONLY A LITTLE OF THE VIBRATION IN PEDAL. I'M REALLY REGRETTING BUYING THIS CAR. IF I KNEW IT WOULD HAVE ALL THESE ISSUES I COULD OF KEPT DRIVING MY OLDER CAR WITH NO CAR PAYMENT. HE SAID THAT CHEVROLET KNEW ABOUT THE PURGE SOLENOID ISSUE BUT HAVEN'T FIXED IT. CAR HAD 87K MILES WHEN I BOUGHT IT & NOW HAS 90K. AFTER WE BOUGHT 1 OF THE SALESMEN REFERRED TO IT AS A THROW AWAY CAR. YEAH I JUST THREW AWAY 11K GETTING IT
Other or unspecified, Engine, Oct 9, 2019
INTERNAL SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN IDLING OR WHEN ACCELERATING. MECHANIC COULDNT SOLVE TO RECOMMENDED GOING TO DEALERSHIP. THEY DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY IGNITION COIL AND LOOSE SPARK PLUG. I LATER FOUND OUT THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN AS THIS IS A KNOW ISSUE ON CHEVYS HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/TSBS/2014/SB-10090461-2280.PDF