Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Chevrolet Cruze owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
It shakes and stutters while driving off and on. If it's super cold outside it may not even start. When sitting idle it'll spit and sputter and periodically backfire. When going to take off from a stop sign there's lag or it won't take off at all even floored. I'm getting milky oil so I'm getting condensation from somewhere. This trickle effect all starts off my MAF sensor and has progressively gotten worse. I've had the MAF, o2 sensor, turbo valve , spark plugs, battery(s) changed all trying to fix this issue and 2 years later I'm still fighting with it. …
There are two main problems I've seen them time and time again ( on YouTube sure not great credibility but hear me out) the intake manifolds are not tightened tight enough come lose and start making the motor shudder misfire losses power and then the coolant line t isn't secured good enough and burst from high pressure I understand wanting to use plastic over metal its cheaper but aluminum would have been more reliable then after that the intake manifold causes the coolant line to burst at the t which causes your head gasket to blow which in turn kills your turbo and possibly if driven ( if it's possible to drive mind you I was almost hit twice just trying to get off the road ) kills your catalytic converters and that's a complete engine failure that could have been prevented
Driving the car and suddenly it began to stall, next engine light came on, stability light came on, engine overheating waring came on, radio turned off, ac stopped working, smelling antifreeze, car shakes, power stalls when accellerating, smoke exited the engine, oil leaked and finally car stopped. AAA got car took it to a mechanic and rebuilt whole cylinder head. Now I received a letter from GM stating something wrong with PCV valve, and same thing is happening again same senerio just 4 months after getting fixed.
On many occasions the car would be at a stop and start shaking violently, then it would stall out no matter where I was. The engine light came on so I went to see what it was, at first I thought it was the air filter, changed that, then it was the mass airflow sensor changed that then it started doing it again, then it was the O2 sensor and it worked for a day or 2. Now if the AC is on it shakes violently again and if I am at a stop it still will stall out.
Reduced engine power & service stabilitrek. Service Engine light came on, and I had reduced power on the highway in the fast/passing lane with people behind me, this issue caused my car to suddenly slow down about 30mph, causing cars behind me to slam on their brakes and cut in front of other cars to the slow lane to avoid rear ending me
I have replaced my whole engine and the cars fuel system.. my gas was backing into my oil along with the engine failing .. has happened again. This car has been a nightmare and just keeps failing. Strong gas and oil burning smell then car starts smoking. Had to shut it off in the middle of the road.
I have had car repairs done identical with the 2014 models with the same exact issues described in those year recalls, car hesitant and jerking, breaking down on numerous occasions and replacing gaskets hoses and many codes common with fuel and traction control and finally engine blown!
I understand this vehicle is over 10 years old. I bought this vehicle pre-owned and have only had it for less than 6 months. This vehicle has 71,000 miles on it and isn't very good condition cosmetically besides the gloss paint. As a widow, I needed a dependable vehicle for work purposes. Since I've had this vehicle I've had to replace the thermostat, I've had continued overheating issues, issues with the catalytic converters, the hoses and connectors becoming brittle and needing replacement throughout the engine. Suddenly the traction control light came on the dash after they check engine light. With the code reader showed problems with the mass air flow and the mass air flow electric wiring. Suddenly after a oil change, the vehicle is running terribly and is undrivable. The ECM or computer that powers the entire vehicle has lost all power was no explanation. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. While pulling into the driveway, strong fumes emitted inside the vehicle and within the air vents. The contact turned off the air conditioner and the engine overheating warning indicator illuminated, and smoke entered the vehicle. The contact was able to turn off the vehicle and she and a child passenger exited the vehicle. The dealer (gordon Chevrolet, 6301 e roosevelt blvd, philadelphia, pa 19149, [phone]) was notified of the failure and asked the contact to have roadside assistance tow the vehicle to them for diagnostic tesint. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,148.
I bought the car used. After a few days I heard a ticking under the hood & also when I got to 60 MPH I could feel vibration in the gas pedal & sounded like a bumble bee under the hood. I took it to dealership I bought it from. They said that with the lt1 it offs common noise for the purge solenoid to make the ticking noise that it was normal. The vibration they said was a pebble got under motor mount & was causing vibration. He got the pebble out & readjusted. A week later was doing it again & the ticking noise was alot worse. He finally changed the purge solenoid & it still ticked but not nearly as bad. But he said he couldn't hear the noise at 60 MPH & only a little of the vibration in pedal. I'm really regretting buying this car. If I knew it would have all these issues I could of kept driving my older car with no car payment. …
Fuel System complaints in other Cruze years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, 9% of the model year's 252 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2015 Chevrolet Cruze fuel system problems?
No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2015 Chevrolet Cruze fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 82,000 miles, and 20% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 1 fire and 0 injuries to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.