NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet Cruze

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

3,721

Active records

Recalls

26

Active records

TSBs

3,097

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

3

Injuries

200

Crashes

292

Fires

83

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Cruze

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Operating state

1,520

Reporting mechanism

1,151

Engine behavior

852

Condition issue

790

Performance issue

727

Fluid issue

525

Driver assistance issue

482

Thermal issue

460

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

430

Steering behavior

369

Braking behavior

364

Vibration/harshness

295

Noise

287

Safety restraint issue

280

Infotainment behavior

264

Powering on/off behavior

264

Electrical issue

247

Smell

224

Starting behavior

178

Safety restraint behavior

174

HVAC behavior

168

Lighting behavior

115

Access/entry issue

106

Wiper/washer behavior

83

Recent change

60

Ride/handling behavior

45

Communication/network issue

13

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Oct 5, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly displayed the Park light on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over and shifted the vehicle into park to restart it. After restarting the vehicle, the parking brake became stuck, and the transmission failed to shift out of park(P). Eventually, the vehicle was able to be restarted and driven. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times, and the…

2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Oct 1, 2026


I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH MY STUDENT FINANCIAL AID MONEY AS SOON AS I GOT 5 CAR A FEW BLOCKS AWAY AND THE CAR STARTED BOILING.THEN THE KEY IGNITION SYSTEM SAID USE POCKET TRANSMITTER THAT DIDN'T WORK .I PURCHASED A NEW BATTERY I HAVE A MECHANIC THAT'S WHY I PURCHASED THE CAR I WAS CONFIDANT JE COULD FIX IT NO MATTER WHAT THE CAR WAS3 VERY UNSAFE NO WARMING ABOUT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE THEN WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE CAR IT STOPPED SUDDENLY AND I CHECKED THE FLUIDS PUT ANTIFREEZE AND OIL THE CAR…

2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Sep 25, 2026


COMPONENT: Transmission control system / GM VT40 continuously variable transmission (CVT), RPO code MRG - a rare, fleet-only configuration for this model year, confirmed via the vehicle's factory build/RPO code list. WHAT HAPPENED: While stopped at a red light (engine idling just after an automatic stop-start restart, foot on brake only, no accelerator input), the check engine light came on along with an unusual mild jolt sensation from the drivetrain. Diagnostic codes P0700 (Transmission…

2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Sep 20, 2026


It started over heating and I had to replace multiple coolant lines/hoses from the thermostat, heater core, the reservoir, radiator. Ive replace the intake diaphragm. Thought since all the pieces that got hot and cracked or broke got replaced that the issue was gone. Then one day I drove 8 mins into Ohio and it started smoking so I pulled off the road and had to have a tow truck come get it. It had blown a head gasket at least I thought but found out it had water in the oil so now needs a new…

2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Sep 17, 2026


I am filing this complaint due to repeated mechanical and safety problems with my 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The vehicle has had ongoing acceleration problems, including times when it would not accelerate properly even with the A/C on its lowest setting. The turbocharger has needed to be replaced multiple times, yet acceleration problems have continued. I have also had oil lines randomly snap and spray oil from the vehicle. Other issues include a passenger-side seatbelt that does not work…

2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Sep 9, 2026


The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and raising the foot off the accelerator pedal, the vehicle decelerated drastically. Additionally, the vehicle occasionally hesitated while accelerating and failed to immediately accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Occasionally, the vehicle lurched forward suddenly. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered.…

2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Sep 1, 2026


An authorized Chevrolet dealer diagnosed an electrical problem on my 2019 Chevrolet Cruze and found that the HVAC case/condensate drain was disconnected. The dealer determined that condensate water had been draining into the passenger compartment instead of outside the vehicle. According to the dealer's written diagnosis, the water soaked the body wiring harness and damaged the Body Control Module (BCM) and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) module. The problem initially presented through…

2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Aug 31, 2026


Fire

I was driving and the engine caught on fire. The flames came from the turbo gasket compartment not sure why or how it ignited. Thankfully the damage was not that extensive the car was towed to my residence and it is not drivable it won't start.

2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Aug 29, 2026


I’d like to report this vehicle and its engine as I did not know I could before we have had this car since 2015 This engine has chronic repeated issues that Chevy would patch once under “special coverages” or “extended warranty” and it fails again and again but they only honor it 1 time even if it fails yet again due to bad engineering or design flaws. This car has had 3 water pumps 5 water outlets- I eventually had to buy an off market alternative to stop this from failing, 2 (about to be…

2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Aug 27, 2026


car has been overheating run while i take the keys out doors will lock with keys in the ignition lots of lights will come on car will slow way down constantly adding antifreeze in it heat and air will stop working i have had trouble ever since i bought this a year ago

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.