Model year
2015 Chevrolet Cruze
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 252 complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (99), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (48), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (46). NHTSA rated the 4 DR FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 26–32 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,100–$3,000, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2011 732 complaints
- 2012 865 complaints
- 2013 587 complaints
- 2014 702 complaints
- 2015 252 complaints
- 2016 250 complaints
- 2017 201 complaints
- 2018 109 complaints
- 2019 23 complaints
Recalls
16V502000 · Jul 5, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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,…
15V876000 · Dec 23, 2015
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
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.
15V442000 · Jul 10, 2015
STEERING
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…
15V113000 · Feb 27, 2015
PARKING BRAKE
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…
Complaints
252 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 20, fire flag on 4, injury field 13, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.109 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruze · 1.4L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 36 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Cruze · 1.4L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 37 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Cruze · 1.8L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 34 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Cruze · 1.8L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 35 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Cruze Eco · 1.4L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 37 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Cruze Eco · 1.4L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 40 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| Cruze · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 27 | 44 | 32 | — | — | $3,000 |
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