2011 Chevrolet Cruze safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
38
complaints reporting a crash
20
complaints reporting fire
7
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 30 report injuries (39 people injured, 2 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2011 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles were involved in 86 fatal crashes with 49 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskAlso, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano… · Jul 5, 2016
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the pump may not activate, resulting in an… · Aug 15, 2013
- Fire riskFuel System, Gasoline · Jun 22, 2012
- Fire riskEngine and Engine Cooling · Jun 22, 2012
- Crash riskSteering · May 6, 2011
- Crash riskPower Train · May 6, 2011
- Crash riskSteering · Apr 6, 2011