Chevrolet Cruze recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 26 recalls and 3,721 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Cruze (model years 2010–2019). The most reported problem area is engine (1,260 complaints), followed by electrical system (760 complaints). The 2014 model year has the most recalls (10).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 23 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 3 | 109 | 17 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 201 | 8 | 6 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 250 | 19 | 6 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 252 | 20 | 4 | |
| 2014 | 10 | 702 | 70 | 17 | |
| 2013 | 5 | 587 | 54 | 8 | |
| 2012 | 7 | 865 | 62 | 18 | |
| 2011 | 7 | 732 | 38 | 20 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2012 (865), 2011 (732) and 2014 (702). Among model years at least two years old, the 2010 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Cruze model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,260 | 9 of 10 | |
| Electrical system | 760 | 9 of 10 | |
| Power train | 678 | 9 of 10 | |
| Steering | 375 | 8 of 10 | |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 367 | 7 of 10 |
Latest 8 of 26 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V764000 | Nov 6, 2025 | Air bags: side/window | 2014 | 2,099 |
| 23V870000 | Dec 21, 2023 | Air bags: side/window | 2014 | 20,712 |
| 23V674000 | Sep 20, 2023 | Air bags: side/window | 2014 | 9,264 |
| 20V668000 | Oct 29, 2020 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2018–2019 | 194,105 |
| 18V576000 | Aug 30, 2018 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper | 2018–2019 | 210,628 |
| 18V304000 | May 10, 2018 | Fuel system, gasoline | 2016–2018 | 111,966 |
| 17V057000 | Jan 26, 2017 | Seats: front assembly, head restraint | 2016–2017 | 17,197 |
| 16V502000 | Jul 5, 2016 | Electrical system: ignition | 2011–2016 | 8,367 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 292 complaints and a fire in 83 complaints; 200 people injured and 3 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.