Chevrolet Cruze problems by year
3,716 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 9 Chevrolet Cruze model years. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
Years with notably fewer complaints
2019 (21)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fewer complaints | 21 | 2 | Power Train | |
| 2018 | 109 | 3 | Engine | |
| 2017 | 201 | 2 | Engine | |
| 2016 | 249 | 4 | Engine | |
| 2015 | 251 | 4 | Engine | |
| 2014 Most complained | 702 | 10 | Engine | |
| 2013 Most complained | 586 | 5 | Engine | |
| 2012 Most complained | 865 | 7 | Engine | |
| 2011 Most complained | 732 | 7 | Engine |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Chevrolet.