How many steering complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze have?

NHTSA lists 24 steering complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, which is 10% of the 252 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze?

Yes, recall campaign 15V442000 covers 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles for a steering issue; GM dealers replace the steering gear assembly free of charge.

At what mileage do steering problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2015 Cruze is 35,048 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to steering complaints?

NHTSA records show 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries among the 24 steering complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze.

How does the 2015 Cruze compare to other model years for steering complaints?

The 2015 Cruze's steering complaints are 10% of its total complaints, lower than the 12-13% share seen in the 2012-2014 model years but higher than the 3-8% share in 2016-2018.

2015 Chevrolet Cruze Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 24 steering complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, 10% of its 252 total complaints for the year, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries at a median 35,048 miles. A related recall (15V442000) covers steering gear assembly replacement.

Steering complaints: 24; 10% of 252
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 35,048 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel sticks or feels locked during highway driving, then jerks or frees up suddenly when turning.
Steering resistance builds while negotiating a curve, then releases abruptly, causing the vehicle to swerve within or out of its lane.
Power steering indicator illuminates and the steering wheel locks at low speed, sometimes followed by the vehicle shutting off.
Steering wheel seizes while turning at speed, which owners link to a crash and a fire in one report.
Steering angle sensor electrical failure triggers a service steering wheel message and causes the vehicle to fishtail when shifted into drive.
Intermittent electrical glitches (radio cutting out, flickering lights, warning messages) occur alongside a brief hesitation or loss of power steering assist.

When 2015 Chevrolet Cruze steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 22, 2015, latest Sep 28, 2024.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2015 to Sep 2024; peak May 2016 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze

NHTSA 15V442000Jul 10, 2015Steering10 vehicles
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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.
Risk: Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15386.

Steering complaints by Cruze model year

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

20100 (0%)
201148 (7%)
2012103 (12%)
201374 (13%)
201493 (13%)
201524 (10%)
201618 (7%)
20176 (3%)
20189 (8%)
20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze have?: NHTSA lists 24 steering complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, which is 10% of the 252 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze?: Yes, recall campaign 15V442000 covers 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles for a steering issue; GM dealers replace the steering gear assembly free of charge.
At what mileage do steering problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2015 Cruze is 35,048 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to steering complaints?: NHTSA records show 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries among the 24 steering complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze.
How does the 2015 Cruze compare to other model years for steering complaints?: The 2015 Cruze's steering complaints are 10% of its total complaints, lower than the 12-13% share seen in the 2012-2014 model years but higher than the 3-8% share in 2016-2018.