Chevrolet Cruze recalls and problems
26 recalls and 3,731 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
26
Complaints
3,731
Crashes reported
292
Fires reported
83
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Chevrolet Cruze by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 2 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 Cruze | 3 | 109 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 Cruze | 2 | 203 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 Cruze | 4 | 250 | 19 | 6 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 Cruze | 4 | 254 | 20 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 Cruze | 10 | 705 | 70 | 17 | 57 | 0 |
| 2013 Cruze | 5 | 587 | 54 | 8 | 32 | 0 |
| 2012 Cruze | 7 | 865 | 62 | 18 | 30 | 0 |
| 2011 Cruze | 7 | 733 | 38 | 20 | 39 | 2 |
Most reported Chevrolet Cruze problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,262 | |
| Electrical System | 765 | |
| Power Train | 684 | |
| Unknown or Other | 469 | |
| Steering | 377 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 367 | |
| Service Brakes | 345 | |
| Air Bags | 262 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 254 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 238 |
All Chevrolet Cruze recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-764 | Nov 6, 2025 | 2014 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. |
| 23V-870 | Dec 21, 2023 | 2014 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. |
| 23V-674 | Sep 20, 2023 | 2014 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. |
| 20V-668 | Oct 29, 2020 | 2018–2019 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave… |
| 18V-576 | Aug 30, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and… |
| 18V-304 | May 10, 2018 | 2016–2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. |
| 17V-057 | Jan 26, 2017 | 2016–2017 | Seats | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. |
| 16V-502 | Jul 5, 2016 | 2011–2016 | Electrical System, Power Train | 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. |
| 16V-498 | Jul 1, 2016 | 2016 | Exterior Lighting | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Cruze vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to May 26, 2016. |
| 15V-876 | Dec 23, 2015 | 2015 | Seat Belts | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 29, 2015. |
| 15V-442 | Jul 10, 2015 | 2014–2015 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014. |
| 15V-113 | Feb 27, 2015 | 2015 | Parking Brake | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured February 4, 2015, to February 9, 2015. |
| 14V-417 | Jul 2, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Equipment | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013… |
| 14V-372 | Jun 26, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. |
| 14V-300 | Jun 6, 2014 | 2012 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic… |
| 14V-151 | Mar 31, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with a 1.4L turbo engine, and manufactured between November 28, 2012, and March 7, 2014. |
| 14V-092 | Feb 21, 2014 | 2014 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. |
| 13V-452 | Sep 23, 2013 | 2013–2014 | Power Train | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with manual transmissions (MF3/MR5) and manufactured January 24, 2013, through August 1, 2013. |
| 13V-360 | Aug 15, 2013 | 2011–2012 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with 1.4L DOHC gasoline turbo engines and 6T40 front wheel drive automatic transmissions and equipped with an electric… |
| 13V-023 | Jan 24, 2013 | 2012 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. |
| 12V-522 | Oct 31, 2012 | 2012 | Air Bags | General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. |
| 12V-288 | Jun 22, 2012 | 2011–2012 | Engine and Engine Cooling | General motors (Gm) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through may 31, 2012. |
| 12V-289 | Jun 22, 2012 | 2011–2012 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General motors (Gm) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through may 14, 2012. |
| 11V-273 | May 6, 2011 | 2011 | Power Train | General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 6, 2009, through april 27, 2011 and equipped with an automatic transmission for failing to comply with federal motor… |
| 11V-270 | May 6, 2011 | 2011 | Steering | General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through april 21, 2011. |
| 11V-221 | Apr 6, 2011 | 2011 | Steering | General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet cruze vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Cruze?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has the most reports (865). Check the 2012 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Cruze have?
NHTSA lists 26 safety recalls covering Chevrolet Cruze model years 2011–2019.
What are the most common Chevrolet Cruze problems?
Owners report engine, electrical system, power train problems most often.