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2015 Chevrolet Cruze Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 23 fuel system complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, 9% of that year's 252 total complaints. Owners commonly report fuel smells, leaking fuel lines, and stalling issues, with a median mileage at failure of 70,656 miles. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Fuel System complaints
23
9% of 252
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
70,657 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report strong gasoline fumes entering the cabin, sometimes causing headaches or difficulty breathing while driving.
  • Some describe a fuel line leaking where it connects to the engine, with the vehicle deemed unsafe to drive until repaired.
  • Others found a pin hole leak in the fuel line after noticing a persistent fuel smell.
  • Some vehicles would not start after refueling, behaving as though flooded.
  • Owners also report rough idling, stalling at idle or in traffic, and a check engine light tied to a fuel system code indicating the fuel mixture running too lean.

When 2015 Chevrolet Cruze fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 8, 2016, latest Jun 13, 2026.

2015 Chevrolet Cruze fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2016Sep 2018Nov 2019Aug 2020Mar 2021Jan 2022Aug 2023Jun 2026
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2016 to Jun 2026; peak Nov 2017 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Cruze model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 201143 (6%)
  3. 201252 (6%)
  4. 201332 (5%)
  5. 201461 (9%)
  6. 201523 (9%)
  7. 201637 (15%)
  8. 201715 (7%)
  9. 20187 (6%)
  10. 20191 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA list for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze?
NHTSA lists 23 fuel system complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, making up 9% of the 252 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for fuel system problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze?
No related recalls are listed for the fuel system on the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze based on the available NHTSA data.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2015 Cruze?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze is 70,656 miles.
What kind of fuel system problems do owners report on the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze?
Owners report fuel odor inside the cabin, leaking fuel lines, stalling, rough idling, and difficulty starting after refueling.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to fuel system complaints on the 2015 Cruze?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire among the fuel system complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, with no injuries reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.