That's not to say Chevy hasn't tried to give the Cruze a little more curb appeal. The cam actuators are leaking, the Cadillac converter is failing and the underboost-turbocharger is also failing. Which Used Chevrolet Cruze Is Right for Me? All 2015 Chevrolet Cruzes are front-wheel drive. Overall, i'd definitely recommend this car to any first time buyers or younger buyers. I took it to Chevy the next morning by this point, it was back off.
Another involves improperly tightened seat-belt bolts, and a third recall is for steering gear that was not tightened to specification. In the first month it was leaking radiator fluid between the motor and engine. Safety All 2015 Chevrolet Cruze models come with stability control, antilock brakes, full-length side curtain airbags, front knee airbags and front and rear side-impact airbags as standard. I wanted a small car that was easy to travel in but large enough for our family of five. These cars feel more engaging to drive than the Cruze, and they have infotainment systems that are more intuitive.
You could get those things in the next step up, but it was an added cost. I used it on a very cold day and the window was frozen shut. And if you get the automatic transmission with either of the gas engines, you'll find it reluctant to downshift unless you really step on it -- a side effect of Chevy's efforts to program it to optimize fuel economy. When you shut the doors your ears pop. For my taste the only thing that prevented me from qualifying it as perfect, it's the fact that could have used a bit more power, I had the 1. Original review: March 29, 2019 Bought a 2012 Chevy Cruze Eco brand new, cute, good gas mileage, good safety ratings and a great car first few years.
I should be reimbursed for not being able to buy a house. I like how the car makes me feel when I drive, but I know that there is not a lot of room in the backseat for my passengers. We tend to prefer Chevrolet over other car brands to support local plants. I bought this car for my son so he could drive it to school. How Reliable Is the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze? At 108k miles the intake manifold is missing the non-return valve. We definitely prefer it to the somewhat sluggish 6-speed automatic. Also standard is OnStar, which includes automatic crash notification, on-demand roadside assistance, remote door unlocking and stolen-vehicle assistance.
Driving Impressions The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze deftly combines responsive handling with a comfortable, compliant ride. They gave me a loaner. The car has less than 60k and the valve cover just started sucking air. The Cruze Eco model is a fuel-efficiency special without the complication and weight of hybrid components. . The Eco Driver Convenience package adds the heated mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror and a rearview camera.
Chevy dealership replace the wiring harness twice. For my taste the only thing that prevented me from qualifying it as perfect, it's the fact that could have used a bit more power, I had the 1. I will never own a Chevy car again. Given the long-distance driving-range potential of the diesel, more padding on the armrests would be welcome. But I wanted some heft for getting on the highway, getting out the odd jam and not being that car with a line of other vehicles stacked up behind you because you're slow. I've only had one repair on the car and that was the driver side window regulator.
The remote key breaks all of the time, the turbo charger had to be replaced along with many other engine issues that have put a huge dent in my pocket. Finally, the new Cruze Diesel uses a 151-hp 2. About the only things I don't like. In resale value, the Cruze is expected to be mid-pack in the segment with values similar to Hyundai Elantra and below leaders such as Honda Civic and. A nightmare since I had it. Cruzes equipped with the turbocharged 1. Compared with other compact sedans, the Cruze's starting price is in line with that of the Honda Civic, but on the high side of the Ford Focus, , and Dodge Dart.
Rear visibility is only somewhat of an issue when backing up out of parking lots due to the rear windshield being positioned higher up than some other cars, however other than this I haven't had any complaints about it. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2015 Chevy Cruze the highest rating of Good in all crash tests but one — it received the second-lowest rating of Marginal for the small overlap front crash test. I highly recommend the Cruze. I do everything the mechanics tell me to do to the car. Up front, the Cruze offers comfortable seating with great ergonomics, even on base models fitted with manual height- and tilt-adjustable driver seats. One of the largest entries in its class, it offers a roomy and much-improved interior as well as a large trunk. I really enjoy that the car lets me plug in my phone at the time it was my iPod.
Hope to drive another 3 years. Driving Impressions The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze deftly combines responsive handling with a comfortable, compliant ride. Not sure what causes these things to go bad, but I have a 2014 1. We have not had to make any repairs since we've purchased it three years ago so it has been a great value. The center console is a little too cramped for my taste and the gear shift comes too close to it. That changed four years ago when introduced the Cruze, a sharply styled sedan that finally matched up well with all-stars like the Civic and Corolla.