NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

3,717

Active records

Recalls

26

Active records

TSBs

3,105

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 Limited

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Operating state

1,538

Reporting mechanism

1,145

Engine behavior

812

Performance issue

704

Condition issue

666

Fluid issue

521

Driver assistance issue

480

Thermal issue

451

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

405

Steering behavior

365

Braking behavior

352

Noise

294

Vibration/harshness

292

Safety restraint issue

282

Infotainment behavior

263

Electrical issue

255

Powering on/off behavior

252

Smell

218

Starting behavior

179

Safety restraint behavior

169

HVAC behavior

156

Lighting behavior

115

Access/entry issue

107

Wiper/washer behavior

81

Recent change

61

Ride/handling behavior

44

Communication/network issue

11

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

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

2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Aug 24, 2026


Manufacturer: General Motors / Chevrolet Vehicle: 2016 Chevrolet Cruze LT (VIN: [XXX]) Corporate Case Number: XXX Nature of Dispute: Premature mechanical failure of a major drivetrain assembly and administrative bad faith. Factual Timeline: Initial Failure & Prior Liability: At 51,490 miles, the vehicle suffered a mechanical failure of the turbocharger assembly. General Motors acknowledged defect awareness and prior liability by funding a $1,000 payout to complete the repair. Premature…

2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Aug 21, 2026


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 housing, temperature sensor, water outlet, turbocharger/turbocharger components, O-rings, multiple oil seals, and the head gasket. I have also had other cooling and engine components repaired,…

2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Aug 14, 2026


1 injured
Crash

My transmission blew up. My airbags did not deploy. And neither of my brakes or emergency brakes worked. I was in a car accident where I hit another car in a tree and was admitted into the hospital as I am pregnant.

2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Aug 13, 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 stated that the failure had reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The local dealer was…

2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Aug 6, 2026


1 injured
Crash

The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, a Chevrolet Impala crashed into the rear of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to fishtail and flip over several times and land upside down in the woods. The contact stated that the air bags deployed and exploded. The contact stated that the air bags obstructed the exit out of the vehicle. There was an unknown yellow warning light illuminated. There was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The driver…

2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Filed Jul 1, 2026


Crash

The brakes system didnt seem to be stopping properly almost as if i had to push really hard on the brakes to get the car to stop. Finally today, I was 1.6 car lengths behind another vehicle whom slammed their brakes on for no reason and I had to do so as well. My car would not stop, the brakes would not work causing a major accident.

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.