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2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Common Problems

Ranked from 107 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

6 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Brake Pedal Malfunction Causing Difficulty in Stopping

    47complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The brake pedal does not respond properly, making it difficult to stop the vehicle.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Electrical System Malfunction Causing Radio and Dashboard Issues

    38complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The electrical system intermittently causes the radio and dashboard lights to flicker or shut off.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 16V502000

  3. 3

    Engine Overheating and Coolant Leaks

    30complaints
    High severityEngine

    Coolant leaks and engine overheats due to failed coolant lines and water pumps.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Powertrain Issues Causing Random Acceleration

    28complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The power train experiences random acceleration without warning, posing a safety risk.

  5. 5

    Electrical System Issues Causing Power Loss

    24complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The electrical system intermittently causes complete loss of power, requiring immediate attention.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 16V502000

  6. 6

    Engine Turbocharger Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Turbochargers frequently fail, leading to engine performance issues and the need for multiple repairs.

    $1,200–$2,800est. turbocharger replacement · 4–8 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.