2015 Chevrolet Cruze engine problems
98 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Jun 13, 2026
“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!”
filed May 12, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 5 | 25% |
| 2018 Cruze | 27 | 25% |
| 2017 Cruze | 73 | 36% |
| 2016 Cruze | 100 | 40% |
| 2014 Cruze | 216 | 31% |
| 2013 Cruze | 210 | 36% |
| 2012 Cruze | 267 | 31% |
| 2011 Cruze | 257 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.