2011 Chevrolet Cruze electrical system problems
96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“i’m unsure if the person i bought this vehicle from had the codes wiped before selling to me, but there were NO lights on dash for 3 days after minimal driving only to work and back, then all of a sudden the check engine light came on, and in the info box it would pop up saying “service stability…”
filed Jun 19, 2026
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private in April 12th 2026. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 135,000 The contact stated that the next day when retrieving the title they noticed…”
filed May 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016…Campaign 16V502000 · Jul 5, 2016
Electrical System problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 3 | 15% |
| 2018 Cruze | 14 | 13% |
| 2017 Cruze | 33 | 16% |
| 2016 Cruze | 58 | 23% |
| 2015 Cruze | 49 | 20% |
| 2014 Cruze | 184 | 26% |
| 2013 Cruze | 121 | 21% |
| 2012 Cruze | 196 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.