2015 Chevrolet Cruze Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

98Engine complaints

39%Of all 251 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE98 · 39%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM48 · 19.1%

Unspecified / other45 · 17.9%

POWER TRAIN37 · 14.7%

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)30 · 12%

Share of the 251 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze overview page.

What owners report

“TAKATA RECALL. THE PROBLEM IS OUR WATER PUMP. THE CAR ONLY HAS 63,000 MILES ON IT. WE HAD IT FIXED BY A MECHANIC BUT CAN…”NHTSA complaint 11160614 — filed 12/10/2018

“WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED MY VEHICLE WASN'T GIVING OUT MUCH HEAT, I WAS FREEZING AND I EVEN LET MY CAR HEAT UP BEFORE LEAVING. SOON…”NHTSA complaint 11156743 — filed 12/07/2018

“11/14/17 ' PM CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) 11/15/17 ' HONDA DEALER REFERRED TO CHEVROLET DEALER DUE TO 'PROPRIETARY CODE' 11/16/17 ' 60191 MILES - CHEVROLET…”NHTSA complaint 11129698 — filed 09/15/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze: 98 of 251 complaints on file (39%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze have in total?

251 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.