2012 Chevrolet Cruze steering problems
103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased this vehicle almost three weeks ago…I’m assuming it’s out of warranty…J am spending out of pocket expenses to have this car repaired….It has a faulty leakage in transmission that mechanics seem to can’t fix….I need my car for transportation….ATP I’m assuming the car is a lemon”
filed Sep 16, 2023
“Driving straight down the road the steering wheel hangs and becomes difficult to steer. There are no warning lights associated with this issue.”
filed Jan 11, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cruze | 9 | 8% |
| 2017 Cruze | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 Cruze | 18 | 7% |
| 2015 Cruze | 24 | 10% |
| 2014 Cruze | 93 | 13% |
| 2013 Cruze | 74 | 13% |
| 2011 Cruze | 48 | 7% |
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.