2015 Chevrolet Cruze Problems, Recalls & Reliability
383 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 30/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 68,648 miles.
Typical
Where 2015 sits among all Cruze years
What owners report
“When starting the car, a previously used 2015 chevy cruze lt, the check engine light came on and the messages 'service traction control' and 'service stabilitrak' appeared. When driving, there was a noticeable reduction in acceleration power.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 Cruze
“Abs and traction control light came on after being parked ,no codes show up when diagnosed, heard there was recall for that but it doesn't show for my car”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 Cruze
“While driving on the interstate around 70mph, the radio and dash lights flickered on and off, and the service stabilitrak light came on the dash. It appears to be the same issue as sb-10057574-8899.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 Cruze
“Cooling system continues to leak after being replaced for the third time now. The car does not retain coolant or water to keep the engine from overheating. The car will overheat if it doesn't have coolant or water. I have to fill the reservoir each time before driving and when driving i am limited…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 Cruze
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 251 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 56,597 miles. Half of those reports fall between 32,634 and 80,500 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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…
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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…
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.…
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
1,553 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze drew 383 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 30/100, scored against the model's worst year (2012).
What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Cruze problems?
The top reported problems for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze are engine (103 complaints), other (75), and electrical (51).
At what mileage do 2015 Chevrolet Cruze problems show up?
Owners most often report 2015 Chevrolet Cruze problems around 56,597 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 32,634 and 80,500 miles.
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.