Chevrolet Cruze recalls & problems by year
44 recalls and 3,722 owner complaints across 9 model years (2011–2019).
Most complaints2012865 complaints
Most recalls201410 recalls
Crashes reported292in owner complaints
Injuries reported2003 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5★ | 31–37 mpg | 2 | 23 |
| 2018 | 5★ | 31–37 mpg | 3 | 109 |
| 2017 | 5★ | 31–37 mpg | 2 | 201 |
| 2016 | 5★ | 26–34 mpg | 4 | 250 |
| 2015 | 5★ | 26–32 mpg | 4 | 252 |
| 2014 | 5★ | 26–32 mpg | 10 | 703 |
| 2013 | 5★ | 26–32 mpg | 5 | 587 |
| 2012 | 5★ | 26–32 mpg | 7 | 865 |
| 2011 | 5★ | 26–32 mpg | 7 | 732 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Engine — 1,261 complaints
- Electrical system — 763 complaints
- Power train — 680 complaints
- Unknown or other — 469 complaints
- Steering — 377 complaints
- Electronic stability control (esc) — 370 complaints
- Service brakes — 345 complaints
- Air bags — 260 complaints