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2015 Chevrolet Cruze

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Cruze.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze is a passenger car from the 2010–2019 model run, carrying a 4.67-quart engine oil capacity and a complaint profile that sits well below the generation’s peak. With 251 owner complaints on record and four recalls, it lands closer to the lower end of a range defined by the 864-complaint 2012 high and the minimal 2010 launch-year count, though engine issues remain its most reported concern. For researchers, that positioning makes the 2015 Cruze a mid-generation data point worth examining as a relatively quieter year within a line that saw its greatest scrutiny in 2012.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.67 qtOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25195777. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215/60R16OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25195777 alt 55593191
Engine air filter13272719 alt 13272720
Fuel filter13539108
Spark plug12681655 alt 12681656
Battery88866115 alt 88866291
Front wiper blades95161606 alt 95430139
Serpentine belt55578811 alt 55578115
Thermostat25189205 alt 55565619
Cabin air filter13271190 alt 13356914

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.1 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase105.5 in
Curb weight3470 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Cruze of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.0–9.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.00 sec — 2014 2.0 TD Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20142.0 TD Sedan 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-48.00 sec16.30 sec151 hpFWD
20142.0 TD Sedan 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-48.50 sec16.50 sec151 hpFWD
20142.0 TD Sedan 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-48.80 sec16.80 sec151 hpFWD
2012Eco Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-48.10 sec16.20 sec138 hpFWD
20112LT Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-48.00 sec16.40 sec138 hpFWD
2011Eco Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-48.00 sec16.30 sec138 hpFWD
2011Eco Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-48.40 sec16.60 sec138 hpFWD
2011LTZ Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-48.90 sec17.00 sec138 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Coolant50
Engine Coolant Capacity6.6
Engine Coolant50
Engine Coolant Capacity5.92
Engine Coolant50
Engine Coolant Capacity8.78

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs71 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs71 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts18 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts118.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAc Delco
Spark Plug Gap.028 in
Spark Plug Torque18 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.024 - .028 in
Spark Plug Torque18 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAc Delco

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity22.4 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeGM P/N 12378526
Oil Capacity4.23 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca
Standard BCI Group Number47

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)40-50
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-94
Residual Pressure43-58 inidle psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-60
Residual Pressure43-58 in idle psi
Engine Compression300(2) psi-/ Max Variation 14.5 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 21 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 74; Rear: 74
ABS Sensor Torque7.5 / NS
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.063 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .905; Rear: .393
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: .913; Rear: .402
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0, Step 230 degrees
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4518 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45 degrees, Step 3: 1526 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs, Step 2: 6018 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts.

126.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
2180 degrees180 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
545 degrees45 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45.0 degrees, Step 3: 15.044 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45 degrees, Step 3: 1544 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30 degrees, Step 3: 1526 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45 degrees, Step 3: 1537 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Clutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 miIgnition Coil (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Timing Belt Idler Pulley (replace) · Timing Belt Tensioner (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze shows a marked drop in federal complaints compared with the preceding model years, recording 251 complaints versus 698 in 2014 and 585 in 2013. Recall activity also declines, with 4 recalls in 2015 after 10 in 2014 and 5 in 2013, while investigations remain absent from 2013 onward. Complaint and recall counts continue to fall in the following years, reaching 247 complaints and 4 recalls in 2016, then further decreasing to 201 complaints and 2 recalls by 2017. This places the 2015 model at the beginning of a downward trend in reported issues across the generation. Consequently, the 2015 Cruze offers a relatively safer purchase than earlier years, reflecting improving reliability in the used‑car market.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1554
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
251
Owner complaints
20 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 251 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine49
Unknown Or Other26
Electrical System20
Power Train12
Air Bags12
Steering11
Power Train,Engine10
Electrical System,Electronic Stability Control (Esc)6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V502000Electrical System:IgnitionReported 05/07/2016

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… 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…

15V113000Parking BrakeReported 27/02/2015

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1554 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G2025-11-20Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R batteryVehicles taking 4.67 qtEngine oil filter 25195777Engine air filter 13272719Fuel filter 13539108Spark plug 12681655

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Cruze take?

4.67 qt of Dexos2 is designed for use with light-duty diesel engines. Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos2 specfication of the proper SAE viscosity grade, such as SAE 5W30 or 0W30 -, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Cruze have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.