2015 Chevrolet Cruze: jerking or lurching

Filed Jan 8, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 113,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the “Service Stabili-trak” message was displayed. The warning light turned on and off, and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that the vehicle started jerking and rolling while on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

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 Sep 9, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · AR

Car been jerking and stop on it's own while in drive I been keeping oil changes and everything up to part on it

Filed Aug 8, 2020 · Acceleration · 83,000 miles · NC

My car acts as if it is going to stall out at 20mph, it is automatic and the car jerks violently when in motion and can be on and off. My first code that popped up was for a misfire, the second for servicing the traction control system. This happens when the vehicle is in motion and goes over 15mph. Once I get to the desired speed it'll stop jerking as bad but if I slow down a little and speed back up it starts all over again and does not feel like pushing the accelerator is making the car move at all. I repeatedly press on the gas and let go to try to get it to stop but continue in motion. It has gotten worse over the week and I have changed the spark plugs and checked for leaks.

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 Aug 15, 2018 · Engine · 160,000 miles · IN

Car jerks and shakes due to engine malfunction. Engine has a manafucters crack and it shakes while stationary and moving

Filed Sep 10, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 65,000 miles · OK

While driving my 2015 chevrolet cruze lt the radio shut off, lights flickered, service engine light came on, and other warning lights temporarily flickered on and off for a few seconds before returning back to normal. This happens multiple times daily often involving the power steering. While turning the vehicle, the radio will shut off, lights will flicker, and power steering will completely shut off causing the steering wheel to jerk while in the turning processes. The car has trouble starting often and sometimes will not start. The battery has been tested and is fine as well as the alternator. Sometimes the radio will shut off and not come back on until the next day even after restarting the vehicle. The largest and most dangerous issue I have had with my vehicle is the steering wheel locking up while turning. The vehicle wouldn't start on one occasion or even attempt to start and the key was locked in the ignition for about 30 minutes before finally the lights all came back on in the car and it started back.

Filed Apr 3, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 35,000 miles · AZ

Instrument cluster flickers. Then radio goes out. Warnings for stablitrack, cruise control and antilock brakes. Gauges go down. Power steering goes out and car jerks suddenly. Occurs repeatedly when the car has been operating about an hour with highway speeds around 65mph.

Filed Nov 29, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 25,350 miles · FL

While at a stop light, the car started jerking back and forth. Traction control warning came on. Took to dealership they changed out battery. Next day, the same thing happens; while stopped with foot on the brake the car started jerking back and forth. This time no traction control warning.

Filed Jun 2, 2016 · Steering · 16,800 miles · HI

We just purchased this car saturday 28 may '16, and drove it off the dealer lot at 5:09pm. Within 2 hours, while driving down the freeway at 60-75mph, the steering began to catch & stick in place. We had to jerk the wheel rather forcefully to get it to cut loose & allow us, a human, to once again gain control of the steering of this car. The next day, while driving down the freeway again, the same thing, only this time, the wind gust blew so hard it blew the car into the other lane! Thank god, there was no one in that lane at that moment. This is all due to the fact that the car's computerized steering system would not allow the driver to correct the steering when incurring wind pressure! You folks at the federal safety agency, as well as gm, know this is a problem & yet even the federal safety agency rep, catherine howden, implied its not dangerous and does not warrant a recall when she stated: "...the symptoms described would be a brief, perceptible change in steering feel that has little to no effect on the drivers ability to safely steer the vehicle." bs!! You drive one of these cars out on the freeway. Put your precious family in it & then tell me it's safe! This has the familiar stench of bribery written all over it! To top it all off; as soon as the shops opened tuesday, I took this car into a shop that I know I can trust, to fix the issue. They were straight up & told me "this is an issue with the electronic steering that chevy makes. It's their computer problem & they have to fix it. We don't have the tools." I took it to the dealer that day & they refused to fix it! Why? Because, according to the clerk at smith chevrolet, luke, they drove it 8 miles and it didn't catch for them. What a joke!! It has already been well established that the car has to be driven for at least an hour before this will happen. Where is your conscience? Fix this!! It is very dangerous!!!

Filed Jan 11, 2016 · Steering · 20,000 miles · OH

Cruze eco steering sticks when driving down highway after a few seconds of no input. Then when you turn it sticks and then jerks a bit when it frees up. This could be a safety issue when roads are icy or if this gets worse. I am currently trying to get information or repair from dealer.

Filed Nov 6, 2015 · Transmission · 5,045 miles · MI · crash

Sometimes when slowing to a stop, the car engine accelerates. I have to step on brakes very hard to keep the car from going forward. On november 5, 2015, I was slowly pulling into a parking space and the car accelerated, I stepped on brakes really hard but the car went forward...into a stone wall. No one can tell me what the problem is so I wind up still driving a car that may decide to lurch forward into traffic, a wall, another car. The vehicle is at the dealership now and I am waiting to hear about the status. I was told by the service center person to call gm and tell them that I have a potential product liability case. I am at a loss at what to do.