NHTSA lists 252 complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, 20 of them mention a crash and 4 mention a fire. 9 complaints mention an injury, with 13 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CHEVROLET CRUZE.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 55 | 21.8% | 0.85 |
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| loss of control | 53 | 21.0% | 0.78 |
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| mechanical failure | 52 | 20.6% | 0.73 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 29 | 11.5% | 0.83 |
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| fire or overheating | 23 | 9.1% | 0.83 |
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| restraint or airbag | 15 | 6.0% | 0.92 |
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| visibility or lighting | 10 | 4.0% | 0.67 |
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| noise or comfort | 8 | 3.2% | 0.83 |
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| unclear | 7 | 2.8% | 0.84 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 153 | 60.7% | 0.81 |
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| low | 71 | 28.2% | 0.76 |
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| high | 25 | 9.9% | 0.91 |
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| none | 3 | 1.2% | 0.87 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 252 tagged complaints of 252 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2016-07-05. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.
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 T (excerpt)
Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-12-23. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-07-10. Systems: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-02-27. Systems: 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 t (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
1,555 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 671 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 310 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 204 |
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| ENGINE | 129 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 100 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 98 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 69 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 65 |
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11037555
Date: 2026-09-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
11037253
Date: 2026-09-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
11035340
Date: 2026-07-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
11030974
Date: 2026-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
11030091
Date: 2026-03-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
11030092
Date: 2026-03-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
11027601
Date: 2026-01-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
11025755
Date: 2025-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customera s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If
11023091
Date: 2025-09-09. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
11022084
Date: 2025-08-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.