2015 Chevrolet Cruze Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 15%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,213miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, 15% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,213 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Cooling system continues to leak after being replaced for the third time now. The car does not retain coolant or water to keep the engine from overheating. The car will overheat if it doesn't have coolant or water. I have to fill the reservoir each time before driving and when driving I am limited to about 8 hours without the air condition on.”
NHTSA complaint #11119815, filed 2018-08, 40,000 miles“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“My car started shaking, smoking and licking while driving. At first in the dealer told I won't be able to drive the car like that. Now after 3 days without answer they wants to take the car without fixing the car. I'm scare to drive a car that is shaking. I'm very concerned about my life safety”
NHTSA complaint #11257128, filed 2019-09, 72,000 miles“While driving, overheat alarm activated. Arrow on hot. Message said turn off A/C idle engine. I turned off A/C and placed into neutral. Hot arrow went down. I pulled over. Turned car off for 15 seconds. Restarted. Drove home with A/C off for 5 miles with no problems. At home. Engine not hot. Fluid level. Ok. I looked online and found 119 complaints for same issue for same model year and dozens for other years. Why no recall?”
NHTSA complaint #11218759, filed 2019-06, 80,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11331596, filed 2020-06, 94,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010651Oct 10, 2024This service bulletin informs the technician of an alternate lift procedure that has been developed when the lift plate does not fit the top of the transmission case for 6T30…
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | 35% |
| 2018 | 23 | 21% |
| 2017 | 39 | 19% |
| 2016 | 31 | 12% |
| 2015 | 38 | 15% |
| 2014 | 98 | 14% |
| 2013 | 113 | 19% |
| 2012 | 137 | 16% |
| 2011 | 193 | 26% |
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
99 complaintsElectrical system
50 complaintsOther or unknown
46 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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