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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1PC5SB5F7289614 · Checked Sep 29, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 9

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1G1PC5SB5F7•••••• 2015 Chevrolet CRUZE

This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2015 Chevrolet CRUZE build (9 vs 4).

9on this build
239on the model
66builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Engine 4 Electrical System 2 Steering 2 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2

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Steering crash Sep 2024
I have been up there date for fixing this vehicle for the last 4 years when i bought it with 60k miles , I have replaced multiple parts so far from foil pump , wheel, coolant pipes and the container many times from constant leaking in the fuel pump, I have replaced the…
Unknown Or Other Oct 2021
On many occasions the car would be at a stop and start shaking violently, then it would stall out no matter where I was. The engine light came on so I went to see what it was, at first I thought it was the air filter, changed that, then it was the mass airflow sensor changed…
Power Train Feb 2021
Bought 2015 cruze lt used in 2017 from lhm used car supermarket. 3 months later I'm returning to dealership as there is a large quantity of dexcool on the ground. Still under warranty they replace the water pump. 3 months later and the vehicle starts shaking and shuddering while…
Electrical System Nov 2019
Started car and it randomly the service stability trak light came on. Started to drive home and car started sputtering and shaking as if it wanted to cut off. Got home turned the car off and back on the light went off but car still sputters and shakes and hesitates to accelerate
Electronic Stability Control (esc) Jul 2019
Car was moving and it started to lose power, the electronic stability control light came on as did the driver display warning. Car had no power and shuddered but did not die. Pulled over and turned off vehicle and let it sit for 5 min. Turned it back on and the warning went…
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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 1G1PC5SB5F7289614 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.