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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1PC5SB0F7205022 · Checked Sep 7, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 10

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1G1PC5SB0F7•••••• 2015 Chevrolet CRUZE

This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2015 Chevrolet CRUZE build (10 vs 4).

10on this build
238on the model
66builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Power Train 3 Engine 3 Air Bags 1 Structure 1

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Power Train crash Nov 2015
Sometimes when slowing to a stop, the car engine accelerates. I have to step on brakes very hard to keep the car from going forward. On november 5, 2015, I was slowly pulling into a parking space and the car accelerated, I stepped on brakes really hard but the car went…
Engine And Engine Cooling Dec 2022
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, who diagnosed that there was a coolant leak and that the water pump was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
Visibility Sep 2022
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while opening the driver's side front window and the passenger’s side front window, the cable snapped, and the window fell inside the door. The power windows became inoperable. The message to open and close the…
Service Brakes Jan 2019
Water pump leaked, replaced that. Hose to the water pump leaked, replaced that. Now blown head gasket. Breaks have squeaked since I bought the car
Electrical System Oct 2018
While driving on the interstate around 70mph, the radio and dash lights flickered on and off, and the service stabilitrak light came on the dash. It appears to be the same issue as sb-10057574-8899
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1PC5SB0F7205022 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.