2015 Chevrolet Cruze: recalls and problems
4 recalls and 252 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
Most common problems
What owners report
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 gaske
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.
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 the dealer but was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure milea
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
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Cruze. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.