2015 Chevrolet Cruze Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 20%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,450miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, 20% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,450 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car surges, engine loses power off, c/s traction control/stabilitrac light comes on dash, door locks activating on their own, we have put new battery new negative cable with new bolt. Car at speed 60- 65 this happen,driving on highway and interstate. I drove car 3 times happened, tech drove car this happened, car been checked at dealer 3 times and still at dealer as of 11/16/2019”
NHTSA complaint #11280466, filed 2019-11, 77,273 miles“The check stabilitrak light and engine light comes on it loses engine power wont go over 3mph . It has happened while driving down the road at 55mph on a busy hwy. Also my radio screen that controls the backup camera and other settings has went black. I had a mechanic run diagnostics on it and 33 different codes popped up so they told me more than likely it's an ECM issue and it has to be repaired at the dealership”
NHTSA complaint #11394977, filed 2021-02, 83,195 miles“Alarm goes off randomly says the back driver door is open when it's not. Also chimes constantly when trying to put back window down. I've take it to places and they say it's gonna be 300 dollars. I feel I shouldn't have to pay for an issue that happened randomly and is happening to more than just my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11189918, filed 2019-03, 87,000 miles“Stereo blinks on and off, while driving or putting the windows up or down or even sitting at a stop light. Dash lights below the stereo blink on and off. Stabili track light, ABS light blink on and off. Warning lights on the dash flash. Blinkers turn off intermittently. This needs to be a recall!!!!! I'm not the only having issues like this. We don't spend 1000's of dollars for garbage. I can't afford to keep fixing this thing!”
NHTSA complaint #11363507, filed 2020-10, 93,750 miles“The car turn off on it self when im driving, it all ready happen 5 times on a row, I took the vehicle to mission Chevrolet at el paso tx, where I buy the car at but the guys from service can't find what its wrong with the car, I already talk with the supervisor from service department and a guy from GM so we can take it to the next level. I already took the car to get fix 8 times and they can't find the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10955374, filed 2017-02, 35,048 milesRelated recalls
- 16V502000Jul 5, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the…Covers: Chevrolet Cruze 2011–2016, Equinox 2010–2013, Malibu 2013–2016 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009170Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 17% |
| 2018 | 14 | 13% |
| 2017 | 33 | 16% |
| 2016 | 59 | 24% |
| 2015 | 50 | 20% |
| 2014 | 187 | 27% |
| 2013 | 122 | 21% |
| 2012 | 196 | 23% |
| 2011 | 96 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
99 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsElectronic stability control
30 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology