Chevrolet Cruze problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Chevrolet Cruze model year, from official NHTSA data.
3,716
NHTSA complaints
26
recall campaigns
13,106
service bulletins (TSBs)
3
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Chevrolet Cruze | 21 | 2 | 726 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Cruze | 109 | 3 | 989 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Cruze | 201 | 2 | 1,233 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Cruze | 249 | 4 | 1,330 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Cruze | 251 | 4 | 1,555 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Cruze | 702 | 10 | 1,917 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Cruze | 586 | 5 | 1,882 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 865 | 7 | 1,816 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 732 | 7 | 1,658 |
Common problems
- Chevrolet Cruze engine problems1,258
- Chevrolet Cruze electrical system problems758
- Chevrolet Cruze power train problems675
- Chevrolet Cruze steering problems375
- Chevrolet Cruze electronic stability control (esc) problems370
- Chevrolet Cruze service brakes problems345
- Chevrolet Cruze air bags problems259
- Chevrolet Cruze fuel/propulsion system problems253
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