2015 Chevrolet Cruze steering problems

The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze has 24 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

Steering complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

Cruze steering complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

15V442000SteeringJuly 10, 2015 · 10 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

“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…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · January 24, 2016 · crash · fire

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze have?

NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze steering — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 15V442000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.