2012 Chevrolet Cruze service brakes problems
142 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Have called about this starting 2020. Had 137000. Also previous owner since 99000mi. Drive train & Turbo. Brake assist. Oil leaks, shutting off while driving. Now as of Saturday April 25 2026 Car shut off while driving and has been towed to dealership. Car deemed lemon by GM. In 2020 car to have…”
filed Apr 27, 2026
“Runs like the black stallion with a stud of a hide [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)”
filed Mar 21, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the pump may not activate, resulting in an intermittent…Campaign 13V360000 · Aug 15, 2013
Service Brakes problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 3 | 15% |
| 2018 Cruze | 12 | 11% |
| 2017 Cruze | 18 | 9% |
| 2016 Cruze | 17 | 7% |
| 2015 Cruze | 17 | 7% |
| 2014 Cruze | 28 | 4% |
| 2013 Cruze | 45 | 8% |
| 2011 Cruze | 61 | 8% |
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.