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2015 Chevrolet Cruze problems

Owners filed 254 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze with NHTSA between Jan 2015 and Nov 2026. The most-cited component is engine (99).

Complaints
254
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
20
Reported by owners
Fires
4
Reported by owners
Injuries
13
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine99
  2. Electrical system50
  3. Power train38
  4. Electronic stability control (esc)30
  5. Steering24
  6. Fuel/propulsion system23
  7. Air bags21
  8. Service brakes17
  9. Vehicle speed control11
  10. Visibility/wiper7
  11. Engine and engine cooling5
  12. Seat belts4
  13. Structure4
  14. Visibility2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
View as table
Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
201516
201618
201727
201836
201956
202029
202117
202219
202319
20245
20256
20266

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Engine

99 reports1 crash3 fires
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 20, 2026Unknown or other, EngineODI 11765699

Electrical system

50 reports1 fire1 related recall
“Code U0101 Transmission Electro-Hydraylic control module Sudden shift while at stop light . All warning lights came on stable track etc . Vehicle has been inspected can bus and tcm not communicating”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 28, 2026Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed controlODI 11774247

Power train

38 reports2 crashes
“The check engine light came up, after having the code read it was discovered that the turbo charger was bad. My vehicle was fixed by the dealer. Prior to being fixed my vehicle was running rougher and accelerating at a slower speed.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 24, 2024Power train, EngineODI 11632293

Electronic stability control (esc)

30 reports
“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the “Service Stabili-trak” message was displayed. The warning light turned on and off, and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that the vehicle started jerking and rolling while on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 8, 2026Electrical system, Electronic stability control (esc)ODI 11709650

Steering

24 reports2 crashes1 fire1 related recall
“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, I have replaced the alternater twice by 70k miles , ABS system failed many times and no one can fix it , Lastly , my daughter was driving to school and while she was driving on the roundabout in the outer lane . She tried to turn the steering wheel t take the exit and everything got locked on her immediately from steering wheel and the break paddle caused he car shift to the curb and hit the side walk because it went out if control because the tire split out the wheel along with another piece from wheel behind the tire , almost killed my daughter on the seen . I had spent in this At least $10k and now it barely passed &100k Just unbelievable. This car is piece of trash no safety in this car now I parked the car and I’m trying to think what to do with it. I will take it back to the GM and the Chevy dealers and I’m complain because even the dealers for the GM and Chevy are the worst people to deal with and the worst…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 28, 2024Steering, Power train, Service brakesCrash reportedODI 11616989

Fuel/propulsion system

23 reports1 crash1 fire
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 13, 2026Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11743926
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.