This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2015 Chevrolet Cruze cruise control problems
moderate Owners of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze have filed 8 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 Cruze | 40 |
| 2012 Cruze | 28 |
| 2013 Cruze | 20 |
| 2014 Cruze | 19 |
| 2015 Cruze (this page) | 8 |
| 2016 Cruze | 6 |
| 2017 Cruze | 7 |
| 2018 Cruze | 3 |
What stands out
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 6 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This Preliminary information communicates direction and examples when diagnosing multiple DTCs, one of which includes U**** Byte 71 DTC.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of DEF fluid quality poor message on and/or cruise control interrupt at low speeds. Technicians also may find DTC(s) P0128, P0133, P20EE, P22FA, P2463 set or in history.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a grind growl noise on the 1-2 shift that can be felt in the clutch pedal and brake pedal if applied during a 1-2 shift under light or normal acceleration. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
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
Had cruise control trouble with your 2015 Chevrolet Cruze?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 8 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 54,175 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Chevrolet/Cruze.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.