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2015 Chevrolet Cruze: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 252 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

4recalls
252complaints
20crashes reported
4fires reported
13injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine99 · 39%
  • Electrical System49 · 19%
  • Unknown Or Other46 · 18%
  • Power Train37 · 15%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)30 · 12%
  • Steering24 · 10%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System23 · 9%
  • Air Bags20 · 8%
  • Service Brakes17 · 7%
  • Vehicle Speed Control10 · 4%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other,Engine

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

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

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.

Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Electrical System,Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

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

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2015 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Cruze. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.