2015 Chevrolet Cruze engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 103 complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, 27% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 103 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 65 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 18 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 15 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 65 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet cruze. While driving 15 MPH, smoke appeared from the engine. In addition, the vehicle leaked oil onto the ground. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the engine oil filter cover seal and cap seal replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,650.
Cruze has coolant odor outside car and has loss of coolant at every oil change. Dealer does not write this down on service records. This is similar problem as 2012 cruze eco I had to trade in because gm/dealer could not fix the problem of antifreeze loss. Under some conditions coolant temperature gets up to 236 deg f before radiator fan comes on and this gets worse in winter.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
- Electrical system 49 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 37 complaints
- Stability control 30 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints
- Fuel system 23 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints