2011 Chevrolet Cruze power train problems
193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze — 26% 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
“The primary failure is a total loss of engine power and electrical systems while the vehicle is in motion. The dealership (Ray Skillman Southside Mitsubishi) has diagnosed this as a failed engine/body control computer system. The vehicle is currently located at the dealership's service center and…”
filed Apr 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power TrainCampaign 11V273000 · May 6, 2011
Power Train problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 6 | 30% |
| 2018 Cruze | 23 | 21% |
| 2017 Cruze | 39 | 19% |
| 2016 Cruze | 31 | 13% |
| 2015 Cruze | 37 | 15% |
| 2014 Cruze | 95 | 14% |
| 2013 Cruze | 112 | 19% |
| 2012 Cruze | 137 | 16% |
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.