2015 Chevrolet Cruze: sudden loss of power

6 of the 254 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

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

Sudden loss of power by model year

2018
4
2017
5
2016
10
2015
6
2014
39
2013
36
2012
68
2011
48

What owners say

Filed Jun 25, 2025 · Electrical, Fuel system · TX

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. All the pieces and relays are in good working order. After research on this issue of the ECM I've learned that even replacement of the computer for this vehicle causes the vehicle not even to start. I contacted customer service for GM and Chevrolet and they referred me to you because it is over 10 years old. No one was able to help me. My roommate has the exact same vehicle besides I have a turbo and she does not same year, and she is also having the exact same problems including her ECM is not getting any power. I'm sure of that there's nothing anyone can do financially but Chevrolet and GM really dropped the ball on this vehicle as far as dependability and safety. I counted on this vehicle to be dependable and and live up to the standards of gmn Chevrolet and it has not. Besides this website I don't know who could called Chevrolet and GM accountable for this disaster of a car. I would appreciate any suggestions to try to get this vehicle safe and in working order if it is even possible. I appreciate your time and consideration and I am available if anyone needs to contact me with any questions thank you.

Filed Sep 22, 2022 · Engine · WA

Service Engine indicator came on with message "Engine Hot, AC OFF". This is a 2015 Cruze with the 1.4L engine. This engine has the same water pump as previous models (2011 -2014). General Motors issued a Special Coverage Adjustment-Engine Coolant Leak from Water Pump, Bulletin # 14371B, in January 2015. GM is extending warranty period for 10 years or 150,000 miles. GM is making repairs at no cost to current owners of 2011-2014 Chevy Cruze. This extended warranty coverage and repairs should include 2015 Chvey Cruze owners. Again, the 2015 model with the 1.4L engine has the same water pump and all the same failure symptoms indicatea failed water pump. GM has identified this as a design flaw by issuing the Special Coverage Adjustment-Engine Coolant Leak from Water Pump, Bulletin # 14371B. There is the risk of engine overheat and sudden loss of engine power/ seizing that will occur with a loss of coolant while driving.

Filed Feb 26, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · WI

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

Filed Jul 23, 2019 · Driver assistance · 63,000 miles · WA

Car was moving and it started to lose power, the electronic stability control light came on as did the driver display warning. Car had no power and shuddered but did not die. Pulled over and turned off vehicle and let it sit for 5 min. Turned it back on and the warning went away, but service engine soon light came on solid and vehicle still shudders, but is driveable, it does not stall. Have an appointment to have it checked this weekend.

Filed Dec 28, 2016 · Brakes · 39,000 miles · TX

Power assist failed, making steering difficult, happened during lane change on freeway at 70 MPH, this happened in conjunction with random screen loss on infotainment screen. Also random error messages. Upon taking car to dealer, they agreed it was probably an issue addressed under special coverage 14311, but it turned out that it was not. My 24 yr old daughter was driving , I am thankful she survived, no one should experience loss of power steering, especially on the freeway. Oddly I ended up paying out of my pocket for a new battery and a pos and a neg cable. It would appear that gm should alert more owners of this issue than they have so far, to prevent further deaths.

Filed Oct 17, 2016 · Electrical · 31,500 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the diagnosis was not specified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,500.