2012 Chevrolet Cruze electrical system problems
196 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH and accelerating over a speed bump, the key slid out of the ignition switch. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic, and it was determined that the ignition…”
filed Apr 23, 2026
“My car keeps telling me my trunk is open then it dings constantly going back and forth from tire monitor system to the trunk open. Then Everytime I turn the car off I have to wiggle the battery cable to get my car to start and my power steering keeps going out. I'm aware there are recalls.for my…”
filed Aug 27, 2024
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% |
| 2011 Cruze | 96 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.