2015 Chevrolet Cruze Problems & Owner Complaints

Engine 98 1 crash 3 fire

“I WAS EXPERIENCING TROUBLE WITH ACCELERATING AND I PULLED OVER AND THE ENGINE BURST INTO FLAME AND TOTALED MY CAR. CALLED 911 AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT INT OUT.”
NHTSA complaint #11035242, 2017 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, STRONG FUMES EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND WITHIN THE AIR VENTS. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND SMOKE ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND SHE AND A CHILD PASSENGER EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (GORDON CHEVROLET, 6301 E ROOSEVELT BLVD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149, (215) 537-2377) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ASKED THE CONTACT TO HAVE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TOW THE VEHICLE TO THEM FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESINT. THE MANUFAC…”
NHTSA complaint #11014008, 2017 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE ENGINE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE LEAKED OIL ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING THE ENGINE OIL FILTER COVER SEAL AND CAP SEAL REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,650.”
NHTSA complaint #10928271, 2016 · fire

Electrical System 49 1 fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, STRONG FUMES EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND WITHIN THE AIR VENTS. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND SMOKE ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND SHE AND A CHILD PASSENGER EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (GORDON CHEVROLET, 6301 E ROOSEVELT BLVD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149, (215) 537-2377) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ASKED THE CONTACT TO HAVE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TOW THE VEHICLE TO THEM FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESINT. THE MANUFAC…”
NHTSA complaint #11014008, 2017 · fire

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11709650, 2026

“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 lig…”
NHTSA complaint #11669241, 2025

Unknown Or Other 45 1 crash

“I was driving down the hill and my car came out of gear the road was slick so I couldn't hit my breaks I had to crash into the ditch to keep from going over the mountain. My airbags did not come out my car is not drivable.”
NHTSA complaint #11503922, 2023 · crash

“Radiator leaks, car overheated. Looking online it is obvious that a lot of people have had this same issue, so why no recall. It's a peice of crap car, that is dangerous to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11705439, 2025

“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 lig…”
NHTSA complaint #11669241, 2025

Power Train 37 2 crash 1 injury

“I have been up there date for fixing this vehicle for the last 4 years when i bought it with 60k miles , I have replaced multiple parts so far from foil pump , wheel, coolant pipes and the container many times from constant leaking in the fuel pump, I have replaced the alternater twice by 70k miles , ABS system failed many times and no one can fix it , Lastly , my daughter was driving to school and while she was driving on the roundabout in the outer lane . She tried to turn the steering wheel t take the exit and everything got locked on her immediately from steering wheel and the break paddle…”
NHTSA complaint #11616989, 2024 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“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 PO…”
NHTSA complaint #10788864, 2015 · crash

“The check engine light came up, after having the code read it was discovered that the turbo charger was bad. My vehicle was fixed by the dealer. Prior to being fixed my vehicle was running rougher and accelerating at a slower speed.”
NHTSA complaint #11632293, 2024

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 30

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11709650, 2026

“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, 2020

“I ALMOST LOST MY [XXX] LIFE ON THE HIGHWAY TODAY BECAUSE IT'S A RECALL ON MY CAR THAT Y'ALL DON'T WANT TO FIX BECAUSE MY VIN NUMBER WASN'T CALL . PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
NHTSA complaint #11355372, 2020

Steering 24 2 crash 1 fire 5 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WAS NOT DETERMINED. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONTUSION TO THE CHEST. THE REAR PASSENGERS AND DRIVER SUSTAINED CONCUSSIONS TO THE HEAD. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.”
NHTSA complaint #10824463, 2016 · crash · fire · 4 injury(ies)

“I have been up there date for fixing this vehicle for the last 4 years when i bought it with 60k miles , I have replaced multiple parts so far from foil pump , wheel, coolant pipes and the container many times from constant leaking in the fuel pump, I have replaced the alternater twice by 70k miles , ABS system failed many times and no one can fix it , Lastly , my daughter was driving to school and while she was driving on the roundabout in the outer lane . She tried to turn the steering wheel t take the exit and everything got locked on her immediately from steering wheel and the break paddle…”
NHTSA complaint #11616989, 2024 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“The steering wheel will intermittently "stick" requiring a slight tug to release.”
NHTSA complaint #11513418, 2023

Fuel/Propulsion System 23 1 crash 1 fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, STRONG FUMES EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND WITHIN THE AIR VENTS. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND SMOKE ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND SHE AND A CHILD PASSENGER EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (GORDON CHEVROLET, 6301 E ROOSEVELT BLVD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149, (215) 537-2377) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ASKED THE CONTACT TO HAVE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TOW THE VEHICLE TO THEM FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESINT. THE MANUFAC…”
NHTSA complaint #11014008, 2017 · fire

“I have replaced my whole engine and the cars fuel system.. my gas was backing into my oil along with the engine failing .. has happened again. This car has been a nightmare and just keeps failing. Strong gas and oil burning smell then car starts smoking. Had to shut it off in the middle of the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11743926, 2026

“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 lig…”
NHTSA complaint #11669241, 2025

Air Bags 20 15 crash 8 injury

“I WAS REAR ENDED BY A DRIVER TRAVELING OVER 45MPH WHILE I WAS AT A FULL STOP. THIS IMPACT SLAMMED MY VEHICLE INTO THE TRUCK INFRONT OF MINE, AND SHOULD HAVE CAUSED THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. DESPITE THE ONBOARD COMPUTER ALERTING ME THAT THEY HAD, NO AIRBAGS IN THE CAR DEPLOYED. THERE WAS HOWEVER A DISTINCT ODOR AND WHITE POWDER PRESENT, LEADING ME TO BELIEVE THEY MAY HAVE ATTEMPTED TO.”
NHTSA complaint #11123230, 2018 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“My car was stopped at the red light in traffic waiting for the light to turn green when my vehicle was rear ended car dashboard registered that the airbags went off along with smell of the airbag ignition powder however no airbags actually were released”
NHTSA complaint #11427229, 2021 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“DRIVING IN A TURNING LANE, AND A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME WITHOUT LOOKING, SWERVED TO AVOID THE VEHICLE AND HIT A STATIONERY TRUCK PRETTY HARD, SUSTAINED INJURIES FROM THE ACCIDENT AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS IN THE VEHICLE DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE.”
NHTSA complaint #11228498, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Service Brakes 18 3 crash 1 injury

“I have been up there date for fixing this vehicle for the last 4 years when i bought it with 60k miles , I have replaced multiple parts so far from foil pump , wheel, coolant pipes and the container many times from constant leaking in the fuel pump, I have replaced the alternater twice by 70k miles , ABS system failed many times and no one can fix it , Lastly , my daughter was driving to school and while she was driving on the roundabout in the outer lane . She tried to turn the steering wheel t take the exit and everything got locked on her immediately from steering wheel and the break paddle…”
NHTSA complaint #11616989, 2024 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10958353, 2016 · crash

“DRIVING FROM SKI AREA IN LINE OF CARS AT 15MPH WHEN CARS AHEAD STARTED TO STOP. HAD "SNOWFLAKE" BUTTON PUSHED. BRAKES APPEARED NOT TO ENGAGE, PROGRESSIVELY PUSHED ON BRAKE HARDER BUT NO EFFECT, FORTUNATELY BY THE TIME OF IMPACT CAR HAD SLOWED TO 5MPH AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE TO FRONT GRILLE. TURNING OFF "SNOWFLAKE" (ABS) RETURNED BRAKING TO NORMAL. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10706232, 2014 · crash

Vehicle Speed Control 10

“WHEN THE CARE IS RUNNING IT WILL BEGIN TO LOSE ACCELERATION THIS HAPPENS UNKNOWING TO ME .IT HAS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY WHICH IS VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS”
NHTSA complaint #11377801, 2020

“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…”
NHTSA complaint #11344009, 2020

“DRIVING TO WORK CAR OVERHEATED ALL ANTIFREEZE WAS GONE.GOT A NEW HOSE PUT ON STILL SMELLING ANTIFREEZE THEN PCV WENT OUT WHY HAVEN'T THEY DID A RECALL ON THIS DANGEROUS CAR.TRRAVELING NOVER BRIDGE CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN WOULDN'T PICK UP SPEED.EACH TIME STOP IT DIDN'T WANT TO GO SPUTTERIN FOUND OUT PCV IS BAD WENT TO LOOK UP EVERYONE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND THERES NO RECALL WHY”
NHTSA complaint #11291875, 2019

Visibility/Wiper 7

“UNKNOWN- 2015 CHEVY CRUZE - THE REGULATORS IN THE AUTOMATIC WINDOWS KEEP BREAKING- I HAVE REPLACED REGULATORS 3 TIMES- AND THE TWO FRONT WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN NOW-I JUST FIXED THE PASSENGERS SIDE WINDOW ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND ITS BROKEN AGAIN.- THE CLOCK DOES NOT KEEP TIME CORRECTLY- HAD A COOLANT LEAK TWICE - AND THE TIRES SEEM TO LOSE TREAD PRETTY QUICKLY- REPLACED TIRES A FEW YEARS AGO- DOES NOT HAVE VERY GOOD TRACTION CONTROL- VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE WITH GLARES NO MATTER IF ITS FRESHLY CLEANED-NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR- I USUALLY LOVE MY CHEVY'S BUT THIS CAR IS A LEMON- AS…”
NHTSA complaint #11497841, 2022

“The windshield wiper transmission failed on my ‘15 Cruze in the middle of a rain storm caused my Hurricane Ida. The problem has been confirmed by my husband who is a mechanic at a Chevrolet dealership. No warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem were present prior to the onset of the problem. It had been raining a lot due to Hurricane Ida, the last time I used my wipers they worked fine. When it started raining again I tried to cut my wipers on and only my driver side wiper worked. My passenger side wiper stayed in its downward resting position and did not move or make any noi…”
NHTSA complaint #11432172, 2021

“I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, ON I-95, AND IT WAS RAINING HARD ENOUGH FOR ME TO HAVE MY WIPERS MOVING CONSTANTLY. OUT OF NOWHERE, THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER JUST STOPPED WORKING. IT WENT UP, BUT IT NEVER CAME BACK DOWN.”
NHTSA complaint #11404628, 2021

Engine And Engine Cooling 5

“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was leaking oil from the top of the engine onto the drive belts. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V288000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11714257, 2023

“The contact's sister owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle started to overheat. After stopping, the driver noticed there was coolant leaking from the vehicle. The driver added additional coolant to the reservoir. The contact removed the water pump and noticed that the housing unit had crumbled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11535406, 2023

“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a cracked catalytic convertor. The vehicle was repaired, however, two years later the failure recurred, and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with catalytic convertor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact discovered an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11581800, 2022

Seat Belts 4 2 crash

“The driver side seat belt did not lock in time like it was supposed to when i got rear ended today, causing my head the hit the steering wheel very very hard. I wouldn't have hit the steering wheel if my seat belt would have locked in place like its supposed to. It has not been confirmed or reproduced by a service center. The car is now being inspected by the police, and the insurance representatives. No warning lamps were on, and there wasn't any kind of messages or any other symptoms prior to the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11432430, 2021 · crash

“In December 2020 my vehicle was involved in an accident where I hit a curb which cracked my rim and deployed airbags. My airbag light is on I'm passenger seat belt is stuck due to airbag.”
NHTSA complaint #11464660, 2020 · crash

“MY CAR IS OVERHEATING THERE SEEMS TO BE SOME KIND OF LEAK”
NHTSA complaint #11033368, 2017

Structure 4 2 crash 1 fire 1 injury

“I WAS DRIVING AND WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PROCEEDED TO EXCEL FORWARD. THE CAR WAS ONLY GOING BETWEEN 10-15 MILES PER HOUR WHEN WITHOUT HITTING OR CURBING ANYTHING MY TIRE BLEW. RIGHT AFTER THE TIRE BLEW ALL (6) SIX OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. WHEN THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED THE CAR QUICKLY FILLED WITH SMOKE LIKE AIR. THE AIRBAGS CAUSED ME TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE AND I STEERED THE CAR OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AT SUCH TIME, ONSTAR CAME ACROSS THE SPEAKERS AND ASKED IF WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT AND IF WE NEEDED THE POLICE &/OR AN AMBULANCE. WE YELLED TO THE ONSTAR PERSON THAT…”
NHTSA complaint #11073000, 2017 · 1 injury(ies)

“I WAS EXPERIENCING TROUBLE WITH ACCELERATING AND I PULLED OVER AND THE ENGINE BURST INTO FLAME AND TOTALED MY CAR. CALLED 911 AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT INT OUT.”
NHTSA complaint #11035242, 2017 · fire

“AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN HEAD ON FRONT COLLISION”
NHTSA complaint #11353407, 2020 · crash

Exterior Lighting 2

“MY DASHBOARD LIGHTS BEGIN FLASHING, THE RADIO TURNS OFF, THE BLINKER SOUND STOPS WORKING, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM, SERVICE STABILITRAC AND STEERING VEHICLE MESSAGES FLASH ON THE DASHBOARD. I SAW THIS ISSUE REPORTED IN A GM BULLETIN HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/TSBS/2015/SB-10057574-8899.PDF BUT MY DEALERSHIP SAID MY CAR ISN'T AFFECTED EVEN THOUGH IT IS THAT YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL AND THE SAME EXACT THINGS ARE HAPPENING. IT HAPPENS WHEN I AM DRIVING, IT STARTED OFF ONCE OR TWICE A TRIP, NOW IT IS CONSTANTLY HAPPENING SO MUCH SO I CANNOT EVEN LISTEN TO MUSIC. IT SEEMS T…”
NHTSA complaint #11171458, 2019

“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 ALTERNA…”
NHTSA complaint #11022549, 2017

Visibility 2

“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while opening the driver's side front window and the passenger’s side front window, the cable snapped, and the window fell inside the door. The power windows became inoperable. The message to open and close the window was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on three occasions, where it was diagnosed that the power window regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed there were no recalls on the VIN for the failure. The failure mil…”
NHTSA complaint #11640898, 2022

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THE CONTACT MENTION THAT THE INTERIOR SLIDE WAS CLOSED AND THERE WAS NO GLASS IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10984935, 2017

Wheels 2 1 fire 1 injury

“I WAS DRIVING AND WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PROCEEDED TO EXCEL FORWARD. THE CAR WAS ONLY GOING BETWEEN 10-15 MILES PER HOUR WHEN WITHOUT HITTING OR CURBING ANYTHING MY TIRE BLEW. RIGHT AFTER THE TIRE BLEW ALL (6) SIX OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. WHEN THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED THE CAR QUICKLY FILLED WITH SMOKE LIKE AIR. THE AIRBAGS CAUSED ME TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE AND I STEERED THE CAR OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AT SUCH TIME, ONSTAR CAME ACROSS THE SPEAKERS AND ASKED IF WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT AND IF WE NEEDED THE POLICE &/OR AN AMBULANCE. WE YELLED TO THE ONSTAR PERSON THAT…”
NHTSA complaint #11073000, 2017 · 1 injury(ies)

“I WAS EXPERIENCING TROUBLE WITH ACCELERATING AND I PULLED OVER AND THE ENGINE BURST INTO FLAME AND TOTALED MY CAR. CALLED 911 AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT INT OUT.”
NHTSA complaint #11035242, 2017 · fire

Forward Collision Avoidance 1 1 crash

“I was driving down the hill and my car came out of gear the road was slick so I couldn't hit my breaks I had to crash into the ditch to keep from going over the mountain. My airbags did not come out my car is not drivable.”
NHTSA complaint #11503922, 2023 · crash

Suspension 1

“CAR OVERHEAT, THE ELECTRIC FAN ASSEMBLY WIRES MELTED AND WAS BURNING, THE FAN CEASED TO WORK, NO WARNING WAS GIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON CITY/TOWNSHIP STREETS. THE HEATER CORE IS LEAKING, SO AFTER REPLACING ALL OTHER COMPONENTS AND A PRESSURIZED TEST, THAT IS THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY FOR LEAK TO BE SEEN.”
NHTSA complaint #11219369, 2019