2015 Chevrolet Cruze

▲ Better than typical

2015 Chevrolet Cruze
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2015: 251 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2010	2
2011	731
2012	864
2013	585
2014	698
2015	251
2016	247
2017	201
2018	109
2019	20

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 39%

39% of complaints: engine — 98 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 48 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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I have been up there date for fixing this vehicle for the last 4 years when i bought it with 60k miles , I have replaced multiple parts so far from foil pump , wheel, coolant pipes and the container many times from constant leaking in the fuel pump,...

NHTSA ODI report, 20240928

SOMETIMES WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP, THE CAR ENGINE ACCELERATES. I HAVE TO STEP ON BRAKES VERY HARD TO KEEP THE CAR FROM GOING FORWARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151106

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 12%

12% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 30 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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NHTSA ODI report, 20240928

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20150324 — parking brake

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured February 4, 2015, to February 9, 2015.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 15V113000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150728 — steering

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.

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.

Campaign 15V442000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160127 — seat belts

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.

Remedy: 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 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161014 — electrical system, power train

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 16V502000 — check if this car was fixed