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2015 Chevrolet Cruze

The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze is a midsize car, rated at 32 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

2015 Chevrolet Cruze
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Combined MPG
32
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$19,000
Recalls
4

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Model year2015
Vehicle classMidsize Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement1.4 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionManual 6-spd
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG28
Highway MPG40
Combined MPG32
CO₂ tailpipe272 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$1950

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Cruze30 MPG combined
Cruze26 MPG combined
Cruze32 MPG combined
Cruze30 MPG combined
Cruze29 MPG combined
Cruze Eco30 MPG combined
Cruze Eco32 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City28 MPG
Highway40 MPG
Combined32 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Cruze32 MPG
Class average36.9 MPG

About 13% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$335/mo
Amount financed
$17,100
Total interest
$2,975
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5-year fuel cost
$6,281

$1,256/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG32
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (4)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION16V502000 · 2016-07-05

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

  • PARKING BRAKE15V113000 · 2015-02-27

    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."

    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.

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE15V876000 · 2015-12-23

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 29, 2015. In the affected vehicles, one of the driver-side seat belt assembly bolts may not be properly tightened.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016 Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15777.

  • STEERING15V442000 · 2015-07-10

    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.

    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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze?

The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze is EPA-rated at 32 MPG combined (28 city / 40 highway).

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze?

The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze costs roughly $1,256 per year to fuel, or about $6,281 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze?

The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC