2014 Chevrolet Cruze power train problems
97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“For the first question, I’d strengthen it to: The vehicle has experienced repeated engine and engine-cooling system failures, including recurring overheating and coolant loss. Over approximately the past year, I have had to replace or repair numerous components, including the radiator, thermostat…”
filed Aug 21, 2026
“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while attempting to move the gear shifter, the vehicle hesitated while shifting into neutral(N) or drive(D) as intended, and there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The contact…”
filed Aug 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separateCampaign 14V151000 · Mar 31, 2014
- In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the…Campaign 14V092000 · Feb 21, 2014
- On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separateCampaign 13V452000 · Sep 23, 2013
Power Train problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 6 | 29% |
| 2018 Cruze | 23 | 21% |
| 2017 Cruze | 39 | 19% |
| 2016 Cruze | 31 | 12% |
| 2015 Cruze | 37 | 15% |
| 2013 Cruze | 112 | 19% |
| 2012 Cruze | 137 | 16% |
| 2011 Cruze | 193 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 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.