Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Key May Be Removed When Not In Park/FMVSS 114
- Summary
- 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 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- Consequence
- If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Seat Belt Assembly Bolt not Properly Tightened
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An insufficiently torqued bolt may prevent the seat belt from holding the required load in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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.
Steering Gear Not Tightened to Specification
- Summary
- 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 tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.
- Consequence
- Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Parking Brake Cable Brackets/FMVSS 135
- Summary
- 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. As a result, the fastening bolts may back out completely, causing the parking brake bracket to separate and the parking brake to not hold the vehicle in place. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Consequence
- If the parking brake bracket separates, the parking brake may not hold the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll away and a crash.
- 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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15135.
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Owner complaints (252)
252 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 252 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 99 | 39.3% |
| Electrical system | 49 | 19.4% |
| Unknown or other | 46 | 18.3% |
| Power train | 37 | 14.7% |
| Electronic stability control | 30 | 11.9% |
| Steering | 24 | 9.5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 23 | 9.1% |
| Air bags | 20 | 7.9% |
| Service brakes | 18 | 7.1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 4% |
How 2015 compares with other Cruze years
Best and worst Cruze years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 732 | 7 |
| 2012 | 865 | 7 |
| 2013 | 587 | 5 |
| 2014 | 702 | 10 |
| 2015 | 252 | 4 |
| 2016 | 250 | 4 |
| 2017 | 201 | 2 |
| 2018 | 109 | 3 |
| 2019 | 22 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2015 Chevrolet Cruze 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 32 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,100
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 272 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 32 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 40 / 32 | $2,100 | 272 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 44 / 32 | $3,000 | 314 |
| 1.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 / 36 / 30 | $2,250 | 300 |
| 1.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 / 37 / 30 | $2,250 | 298 |
| 1.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 / 37 / 30 | $2,250 | 295 |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 / 35 / 29 | $2,300 | 304 |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 34 / 26 | $2,600 | 336 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2015 Chevrolet Cruze FAQ
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 16V502000 (electrical), 15V876000 (seat belt), 15V442000 (steering), 15V113000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Cruze problems?
Owners filed 252 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (99), Electrical system (49), Unknown or other (46) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze get?
EPA rates the 1.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual version at 28 city, 40 highway and 32 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze get?
NHTSA rated the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (10.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2015 Cruze compare with other years?
Among the 2010–2019 Chevrolet Cruze model years at least five years old, the 2010 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2012 the most (865). The 2015 drew 252. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.