2015 Chevrolet Cruze Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 9%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,656miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the fuel system of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, 9% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,656 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had stopped at the store. When I came out and started my car. It instantly made a loud whistling noise. I opened the hood nothing obvious. When left I pulled out on the main highway and it stalled. Problem was the pcv valve in the intake manifold causing several other major issues after the failure”
NHTSA complaint #11220493, filed 2019-06, 93,000 miles“Had to replace the catalytic converter and my engine light came back on and it's showing that that is still an issue. A mechanic told me this has been a common issue with other chevy Cruze.”
NHTSA complaint #11376012, filed 2020-11, 109,000 miles“I bought the car used. After a few days I heard a ticking under the hood & also when I got to 60 MPH I could feel vibration in the gas pedal & sounded like a bumble bee under the hood. I took it to dealership I bought it from. They said that with the lt1 it offs common noise for the purge solenoid to make the ticking noise that it was normal. The vibration they said was a pebble got under motor mount & was causing vibration. He got the pebble out & readjusted. A week later was doing it again & the ticking noise was alot worse. …”
NHTSA complaint #11280137, filed 2019-11, 87,000 miles“I started smelling gas fumes. Immediately drove the car to a dealership. They stated that the fuel line was leaking where it went into the motor and the car was not safe to drive. After sitting at the dealership for a couple of hours, I was told that the part to fix the car was unavailable at this time. My car has been sitting at the dealership for 4 weeks. Now I am being told by Chevrolet that it could be 3 -4 months before they can get the part. Chevrolet corporate said that the part was faulty and they don't have a replacement part. This part is the fuel line and fuel rail. …”
NHTSA complaint #11047220, filed 2017-11, 140,000 miles“The vehicle was taken in twice for oil leaks, problems with the pcv system and intake manifold. After the items were repaired at the dealer, the vehicle turns off at idle and rough idles. The check engine light and traction control system still goes off and on. The vehicle has turned off while stopped at traffic lights.”
NHTSA complaint #11289912, filed 2019-12, 52,465 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11010874Oct 15, 2024This bulletin provides information on how to look for and test for DEF or water in the fuel system and what the specs should be.
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11006604Aug 3, 2024This service bulletin provides service information for customer concerns of an in-tank fuel pump whining noise, engine hard to start and/or stalls and Malfunction Indicator Lamp…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 11000493May 3, 2024This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush the cooler lines to validate if there is excessive debris in the fuel system caused by a failed part.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10241418Aug 2, 2023This informational bulletin provides information on Clean Exhaust Filter See Owner Manual Now or Cleaning Exhaust Filter Keep Driving Until Message is Cleared messages Displayed…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
99 complaintsElectrical system
50 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsElectronic stability control
30 complaintsSteering
24 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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