Problem Lookup › Chevrolet › Cruze
Chevrolet Cruze Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 8 model years, NHTSA lists 37 recalls and 2,989 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Cruze. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Chevrolet Cruze by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Chevrolet Cruze | 2 | 23 | |
| 2018 Chevrolet Cruze | 3 | 109 | |
| 2017 Chevrolet Cruze | 2 | 201 | |
| 2016 Chevrolet Cruze | 4 | 250 | |
| 2015 Chevrolet Cruze | 4 | 252 | |
| 2014 Chevrolet Cruze | 10 | 702 | |
| 2013 Chevrolet Cruze | 5 | 587 | |
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 7 | 865 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Chevrolet models.
Chevrolet Cruze: questions owners ask
Which Chevrolet Cruze year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Chevrolet Cruze model years with the most are the 2012 (865), 2014 (702) and 2013 (587). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Chevrolet Cruze years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2019 (23), 2018 (109) and 2017 (201), out of 8 model years from 2012 to 2019. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Cruze have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 8 Chevrolet Cruze model years, 37 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2014 (10), 2012 (7) and 2013 (5). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Chevrolet Cruze years have the most stalling complaints?
317 owner complaints across 7 Chevrolet Cruze model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2012 (100), 2014 (68) and 2013 (62) model years, out of 7 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Cruze years have the most check engine light complaints?
300 owner complaints across 7 Chevrolet Cruze model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2012 (83), 2014 (64) and 2013 (52) model years, out of 7 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Cruze years have the most overheating complaints?
205 owner complaints across 5 Chevrolet Cruze model years describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. The most were filed for the 2013 (58), 2012 (49) and 2014 (43) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Cruze years have the most rough idle and misfire complaints?
92 owner complaints across 5 Chevrolet Cruze model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2012 (28), 2014 (25) and 2017 (16) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Cruze years have the most ABS and stability control complaints?
59 owner complaints across 3 Chevrolet Cruze model years describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. The most were filed for the 2012 (30), 2013 (20) and 2015 (9) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Cruze years have the most emissions system complaints?
36 owner complaints across 2 Chevrolet Cruze model years describe emissions faults such as DPF, EGR, catalytic converter, AdBlue/DEF or NOx sensor problems. The most were filed for the 2014 (28) and 2015 (8) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Chevrolet Cruze fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Chevrolet Cruze's first-time failure rate ranged from 38.2% for cars first registered in 2011 to 45.3% for 2010, across 5 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were lights and electrics, suspension, brakes. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.