The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 104 of 254 complaints (41%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (8) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 704 in 2014 to 254 in 2015.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 254
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $1,950–$2,950
- Combined MPG
- 26–32
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | vs. 2015 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,950–2,400 | 1,950–2,950 | 1,950–2,950 | 1,850–2,400 | 1,850–2,550 | |
| Combined MPG | 26–32 | 26–32 | 26–32 | 26–34 | 31–37 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22–28 / 34–40 | 22–28 / 34–44 | 22–28 / 34–44 | 22–30 / 34–40 | 28–31 / 37–52 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 273–336 | 273–336 | 272–336 | 261–336 | 265–287 | |
| Complaints filed | 587 | 704 | 254 | 250 | 203 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 54 | 70 | 20 | 19 | 8 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 8 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 6 | |
| Injuries reported | 32 | 57 | 13 | 14 | 5 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze?
Engine: 104 of 254 NHTSA complaints (41%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze get?
EPA rates it 26–32 MPG combined across 7 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze?
EPA estimates $1,950–$2,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (7)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 26 mpg | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,100 | 300 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 26 mpg | 37 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,100 | 298 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 22 mpg (low) | 34 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | $2,400 | 336 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 25 mpg | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,150 | 304 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 26 mpg | 37 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,100 | 295 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 28 mpg (high) | 40 mpg | 32 mpg (high) | $1,950 (low) | 272 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Midsize Cars | 27 mpg | 44 mpg (high) | 32 mpg (high) | $2,950 (high) | 314 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 104 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 38 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 50 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 46 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 24 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 23 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Defect
- 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 BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Defect
- 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
- Defect
- 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
- Defect
- 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.