2015 Chevrolet Cruze Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 253 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze overview page.
What owners report
“CHEVROLET AND PONTIAC CANNOT DO A DIAGNOSTIC UNLESS WE PAY THE COST ON WHAT EVER VEHICLE BEING RECALLED. THEY TOLD US TO SCHEDULE A DIAGNOSTIC…”NHTSA complaint 11172664 — filed 01/28/2019
“VEHICLE EMITS A HAZARDOUS FUME FROM THE COOLANT RESERVOIR AND ENTERS THE CABIN WHEN HEATER IS USED. THIS IS USUALLY WHEN THE HEATER IS ON…”NHTSA complaint 11162583 — filed 12/19/2018
“COOLING SYSTEM CONTINUES TO LEAK AFTER BEING REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME NOW. THE CAR DOES NOT RETAIN COOLANT OR WATER TO KEEP THE ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 11119815 — filed 08/14/2018
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Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze: 38 of 253 complaints on file (15%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze have in total?
253 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
