Chevrolet Cruze problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Chevrolet Cruze model year, from official NHTSA data.
3,706
NHTSA complaints
26
recall campaigns
13,099
service bulletins (TSBs)
3
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Chevrolet Cruze | 20 | 2 | 725 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Cruze | 109 | 3 | 989 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Cruze | 201 | 2 | 1,231 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Cruze | 247 | 4 | 1,330 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Cruze | 251 | 4 | 1,554 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Cruze | 698 | 10 | 1,918 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Cruze | 585 | 5 | 1,881 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 864 | 7 | 1,814 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 731 | 7 | 1,657 |
Common problems
- Chevrolet Cruze engine problems1,253
- Chevrolet Cruze electrical system problems754
- Chevrolet Cruze power train problems673
- Chevrolet Cruze steering problems375
- Chevrolet Cruze electronic stability control (esc) problems370
- Chevrolet Cruze service brakes problems343
- Chevrolet Cruze air bags problems256
- Chevrolet Cruze fuel/propulsion system problems252
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Air Bag Non-deploymentRQ13002 · opened May 31, 2013 · closed Jul 9, 2014
- Chapman Chevrolet / Cruze Engine RecallAQ12002 · opened Oct 15, 2012 · closed Oct 20, 2014
- Engine compartment firePE12010 · opened Mar 28, 2012 · closed Jul 19, 2012