2015 Chevrolet Cruze: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze: 4 recalls, 252 owner complaints and up to 32 mpg combined.
Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Parking brake Vehicle recall #15V113000 · 2015 · 1,733 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Steering Vehicle recall #15V442000 · 2015 · 10 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod May not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.
Why it matters: Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #15V876000 · 2015 · 15 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, one of the driver-side seat belt assembly bolts May not be properly tightened.
Why it matters: An insufficiently torqued bolt May prevent the seat belt from holding the required load in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016
Electrical, Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #16V502000 · 2016 · 8,367 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: If the key is removed without the transmission in park, the vehicle May rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 4 mention a fire, 13 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (99): the most common themes are warning light on (30), leaks (29), overheating (17).
- Electrical (49): the most common themes are electrical failure (17), stalls / loses power (13), warning light on (10).
- Other / unknown (46): the most common themes are leaks (11), stalls / loses power (9).
- Transmission & drivetrain (37): the most common themes are leaks (7), stalls / loses power (6), noise or vibration (6).
The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze has 252 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 10 Cruze model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 372). Complaints peaked in 2019 (56 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 55,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2014 (702 complaints, 10 recalls), 2016 (250 complaints, 4 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 44 | 32 | Diesel |
| 1.4 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 36 | 30 | Regular |
| 1.4 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 37 | 30 | Regular |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 35 | 29 | Regular |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 34 | 26 | Regular |
Want the full repair deets? Get the factory manual.
Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze.
Closest thing to the factory manual for most years. Pay once, keep it.
Most $25–$78, one-timePro-shop repair procedures, wiring diagrams and TSBs for your exact car.
From $19.99/mo · $39.99/yrOEM procedures, specs and recall/TSB info, the same source many shops use.
From $19.99/mo · $59.99/yrStep-by-step photos written from a real teardown. Great for first-timers.
Books ~$30–$40 · AllAccess $34.99/moHeads up: we may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. Prices checked 2026-10 and can change. We never host or link to pirated manuals. Disclosure
FAQ
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Cruze problems?
Owners have filed 252 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (99), electrical (49), other / unknown (46).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze get?
EPA ratings run up to 32 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (S6)), across 5 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.