2015 Chevrolet Cruze: engine failure

7 of the 254 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 259 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2018
3
2017
9
2016
8
2015
7
2014
13
2013
23
2012
12
2011
9

What owners say

Filed May 12, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · KY

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 Aug 6, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · AL

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

Filed Jun 29, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 94,000 miles · MO

I just had work done on the engine for the 5th time in the last 2 years. All repairs are related to the engine overheating or not regulating properly. The first time there was smoke coming from the engine. The repairs to the engine have cost me almost $3000 and that is not including normal maintenance. The most recent issue is the turbocharger bypass valve. I had it replaced on 6/27/20 and the light came back on with the same code on 6/28/20. When I had work done at the chevy dealership in august/september of 2019 I was told that this is a common problem they are seeing in almost all chevy cruzes. I've been told this at 5+ different device centers while getting repairs done on the engine or general maintenance done. The car hasn't even reached 100,000 miles and I'm being told I probably need a new engine. This is not ok. I've bought and repaired this car at chevy dealerships. All my engine issues happen when the car is in motion, and the car shakes a lot due to the engine overheating even though the temperature gage reading is normal. Some of my repairs were done with the wrong VIN number recorded. The repairs were recorded under my 2014 chevy cruze. It shared the same license plate but the 2014 cruze was totaled in 2017.

Filed Oct 30, 2019 · Engine · 100,841 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet cruze. While driving approximately 60 MPH, an abnormal odor was detected and smoke appeared under the hood. The vehicle was towed to felix chevrolet (3330 s figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90007, (213) 290-1925) where it was diagnosed that the turbo engine failed and needed to be repaired or replaced. There was also evidence of oil residue being dispersed throughout the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,841.

Filed Feb 16, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 38,870 miles · IN

Tried twice, car did not start. No lights just dead. Tried once more started, all looked ok. Drove 1/4 mile engine died with a clunk and jerk, service power steering warning came on, then service traction control warning came on. Steered off road (power steering was working) put vehicle in park, tried to start several times. Interior light came on but would not start. After several minutes tried again, started and check engine light was lit. Drove to home and while in reverse to park, engine died again.

Filed Apr 20, 2017 · Brakes, Transmission · 9,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet cruze. While driving 70 MPH, the brakes malfunctioned. The contact stated that the emergency brake indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the front passenger wheel seized. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle engaged in ABS diagnostic mode, which caused a transmission failure. The master cylinder was replaced in the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.

Filed Feb 5, 2016 · Steering · OH · crash · fire · 4 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 chevrolet cruze. While driving at 40 MPH and attempting to turn the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The contact crashed into a telephone pole. The front end of the vehicle caught fire and the air bags deployed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The origin of the fire was not determined. A fire report was filed. The contact sustained a contusion to the chest. The rear passengers and driver sustained concussions to the head. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The failure mileage was unknown.