2015 Chevrolet Cruze Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 46 brake complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, 18% of all complaints for the year, with 3 crashes and 1 injury reported. A related recall (15V113000) covers rear parking brake cable bracket bolts on cars built February 4–9, 2015. Median mileage at failure was 45,000.
- Brakes complaints
- 46
- 18% of 252
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 45,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal is pressed but the vehicle fails to slow down or stop, sometimes requiring the driver to stand on the pedal or shift into reverse to get braking response.
- With the ABS ("snowflake") system engaged, brakes reportedly stop working normally; turning ABS off restores braking, according to one owner.
- Brake fluid leaks after brake lines from the master cylinder reportedly fail, leading to loss of braking and a rear-end crash in one case.
- Owners describe the brake pedal sitting too close to the gas pedal or depressing further than the gas pedal, causing accidental simultaneous pedal contact.
- Some owners report the car rolling backward on inclines in slow traffic along with intermittent stalling.
When 2015 Chevrolet Cruze brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 19, 2015, latest Jan 8, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
- NHTSA 15V113000Feb 27, 2015Brakes1,733 vehicles
Parking brake
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured February 4, 2015, to February 9, 2015. The left-rear or right-rear parking brake cable brackets may not have been properly fastened during the assembly process. As a result, the fastening bolts may back out completely, causing the parking brake bracket to separate and the parking brake to not hold the vehicle in place. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: If the parking brake bracket separates, the parking brake may not hold the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll away and a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left-rear and right-rear parking brake brackets bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15135.
Brakes complaints by Cruze model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze?
- NHTSA lists 46 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, which is 18% of the 252 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze?
- Yes. Recall 15V113000, reported February 27, 2015, covers 2015 Cruze vehicles built February 4–9, 2015, where left-rear or right-rear parking brake cable bracket bolts may not have been properly tightened. Dealers inspect and tighten the brackets as the remedy.
- At what mileage do 2015 Cruze brake problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2015 Cruze is 45,000 miles.
- Did the 2015 Cruze brake issues cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints show 3 crashes and 1 injury for the 2015 model year.
- Is the brake complaint rate higher or lower than other Cruze years?
- The 18% share for 2015 is lower than 2012's 29% and 2011's 20%, but similar to 2013's 18%, and higher than 2016 (14%), 2017 (12%), and 2018 (14%).