Recall 15V876 affects 15 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles for a loose driver-side seat belt bolt. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet is recalling 15 2015 Cruze vehicles because one driver-side seat belt assembly bolt was not properly tightened. In a crash, that bolt can stop the seat belt from holding the required load, which increases injury risk; Chevrolet dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver-side seat belt assembly in the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze includes the retractor, anchor points, and height adjuster that hold the belt in the correct position. The retractor is the spring-loaded unit that lets the belt pull out during normal use, then locks the belt when the vehicle stops hard or the belt is pulled suddenly. Its bolts need full torque so the assembly stays fixed to the body.
On affected Cruze vehicles, a bolt in the driver-side seat belt assembly was not tightened correctly during assembly. The issue traces to the assembly process, where the required tightening procedure was not followed for the affected bolts. A loose retractor or height-adjuster bolt lets the seat belt hardware move when it should stay still.
Owners can notice a rattle from the driver-side seat belt area. The retractor can also lock too easily during normal belt movement, which feels like nuisance locking when the belt catches before you expect it to.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Chevrolet Cruze | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 15 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2015 Chevrolet Cruze sedan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
An insufficiently torqued seat belt bolt can keep the belt from holding the required load in a crash, increasing injury risk. A rattle near the belt or nuisance locking from the retractor is a warning sign to schedule inspection soon and avoid delaying the repair. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Chevrolet Cruze is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to schedule the free inspection and tightening for the driver-side seat belt assembly bolt.
- Bring the recall notice if you received one. If not, reference recall number 15V876 when you call.
- Avoid delaying the repair; the seat belt bolt must be tightened so the belt can hold the required load in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician inspects the driver side seat belt assembly bolts and tightens any bolts covered by the recall. The inspection and bolt tightening are free under the recall, with parts and labor covered by Chevrolet. There is no separate reimbursement program because the covered vehicles are under warranty. If you already have related repair paperwork, ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies to that prior work.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| December 23, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 23, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| December 23, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 27, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V876?
Recall 15V876 covers 15 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles with a driver-side seat belt assembly bolt that was not properly tightened. In a crash, that bolt can keep the seat belt from holding the required load, increasing injury risk. Chevrolet dealers inspect and tighten the bolts for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Chevrolet Cruze is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Cruze is included in recall 15V876. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and schedule the seat belt bolt inspection and tightening. The dealer repair is free, and Chevrolet customer service is available at 1-800-222-1020.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. For recall 15V876, a franchised Chevrolet dealer will inspect the driver-side seat belt assembly bolts and tighten them free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 15V876?
The safety risk is that the driver-side seat belt does not hold the required load in a crash. Chevrolet reported that an insufficiently tightened bolt can reduce seat belt performance, increasing injury risk. The free dealer repair corrects the bolt tightening issue.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V876000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V876 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V876000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →