2014 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)
68
complaints reporting a crash
17
complaints reporting fire
10
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 36 report injuries (55 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles were involved in 191 fatal crashes with 105 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 riskLeft and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof… · Nov 6, 2025
- Crash riskLeft and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators may rupture at the… · Dec 21, 2023
- Crash riskLeft and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof… · Sep 20, 2023
- Crash riskAlso, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano… · Jul 5, 2016
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to… · Jul 10, 2015
- Crash riskIn cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become… · Jul 2, 2014
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the driver's front air bag inflator may have been… · Jun 26, 2014
- Crash riskOn the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate · Mar 31, 2014