https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Chevrolet Cruze. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:37:00 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2178586 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT -The engine experienced internal failure resulting in low compression in cylinder 1. The failure has rendered the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle and engine are currently available for inspection upon request. The issue was diagnosed and confirmed by both an independent mechanic and an authorized Chevrolet dealership. Both identified low compression in cylinder 1 due to internal engine failure. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2177217 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The steering started to shake. The car seat started to shake as well. It felt very unsafe, but there was no serious injury. John from Feldman Chevrolet in New Hudson, Michigan said that there is a "Cylinder 1 misfire code". After the car started shaking, the engine light came on. John told us that the engine should be replaced. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2177218 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The steering started to shake. The car seat started to shake as well. It felt very unsafe, but there was no serious injury. John from Feldman Chevrolet in New Hudson, Michigan said that there is a "Cylinder 1 misfire code". After the car started shaking, the engine light came on. John told us that the engine should be replaced. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2174655 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Constant overheating issues with coolant loss. I have changed so many parts in this engine to correct the issue and nothing is working. There are far too many complaints online with this specific model. Why hasn’t there been a recall on this issue? This is a safety concern especially when the engine loses power while driving. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2171269 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was leaking oil from the top of the engine onto the drive belts. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V288000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failur https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2169643 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Hesitate to change gears properly. Engine stalling. RPM will rive up. Sounds like the transmission wants to slip. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2168661 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Water pump failure with head gasket crack https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2167776 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Paint bubbling and rusting alone the car even though it’s washed and is no where near salt never even been hit there are tons of issues with GM paint yall need to fix these and recall every gm car with this issue and wipers are very rough scratching windshield https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2167777 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Paint bubbling and rusting alone the car even though it’s washed and is no where near salt never even been hit there are tons of issues with GM paint yall need to fix these and recall every gm car with this issue and wipers are very rough scratching windshield https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2166565 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Check engine light on Car smoking when driven and smells like burning oil https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2164339 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the “Service Stabili-trak” message was displayed. The warning light turned on and off, and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that the vehicle started jerking and rolling while on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, bu https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2164340 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the “Service Stabili-trak” message was displayed. The warning light turned on and off, and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that the vehicle started jerking and rolling while on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, bu https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2162924 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car is currently not drivable due to strong smell of gas coming from under the hood. Findings, gas is leaking into the engine and car will not crank. Diagnostic machine indicates poor fuel to fuel injector causing a gas leak within the engine. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2162925 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car is currently not drivable due to strong smell of gas coming from under the hood. Findings, gas is leaking into the engine and car will not crank. Diagnostic machine indicates poor fuel to fuel injector causing a gas leak within the engine. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2157918 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Radiator leaks, car overheated. Looking online it is obvious that a lot of people have had this same issue, so why no recall. It's a peice of crap car, that is dangerous to drive. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2155956 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I remote started my car using the factory installed remote starter, and approximately 5 minutes later I heard my car alarm start going off, so I went to investigate and when I opened the drivers side door, my car was filled with smoke and flames were coming up from the front passenger footwell, underneath the dash where the HVAC blower motor is located. I closed the drivers door and rushed inside https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2151744 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving approximately 46 MPH, a Chevrolet Impala rear-ended the vehicle, causing the vehicle to flip over and slide into the woods. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle at first but was later able to exit through the rear window. The driver was able to walk out of the woods to the https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2149603 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2017 Chevy Cruze had the throttle body replaced by STG Auto Group in Montclair, CA. A few months after the repair, my car began shaking violently and then shut off in the middle of the street while I was driving on 11/17/2025 This created a serious safety hazard for me and other drivers. When I took the vehicle to a local auto zone once the vehicle turned on , they told me the throttle body “n https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2149604 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2017 Chevy Cruze had the throttle body replaced by STG Auto Group in Montclair, CA. A few months after the repair, my car began shaking violently and then shut off in the middle of the street while I was driving on 11/17/2025 This created a serious safety hazard for me and other drivers. When I took the vehicle to a local auto zone once the vehicle turned on , they told me the throttle body “n https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2149605 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2017 Chevy Cruze had the throttle body replaced by STG Auto Group in Montclair, CA. A few months after the repair, my car began shaking violently and then shut off in the middle of the street while I was driving on 11/17/2025 This created a serious safety hazard for me and other drivers. When I took the vehicle to a local auto zone once the vehicle turned on , they told me the throttle body “n https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2149210 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving 25-35 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear and then stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2149211 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving 25-35 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear and then stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2149441 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Apparently there is a TSB from GM regarding the end for updated/replacement of parts concerning the hydraulic piping, slave cylinder and accumulator. My clutch became spongy then stuck on the floor. This happened unexpectedly (reservoir full) while driving and almost caused an accident. Apparently GM doesn't take enough accountability to update the failure before or after failure. Reporting this https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2147698 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Catalytic converters melted do to extreme engine temperatures no heat warning was given temperature gage never went off . Water pump has been replaced 4 times. Exhaust is now affected by melted catalytic converters. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2147178 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT When I accelerate my rpm goes up but car dosent move as speed says and takes for me to let off the gas to speed up , and my steering when I turn it pulls away n it keep popping up service traction and going off https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2147179 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT When I accelerate my rpm goes up but car dosent move as speed says and takes for me to let off the gas to speed up , and my steering when I turn it pulls away n it keep popping up service traction and going off https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2146339 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 98,000. It was later discovered upon checking the Carfax report that the mileage was 107,000. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2145372 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT When I start my vehicle and go over a certain speed it show service abs system it also makes a grinding sound when breaking before that speed is hit it also has a wobbleing steering wheel when breaking at high speeds also when accelerating it will sometimes show engine power reduced after presing the gas pedal https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2145373 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT When I start my vehicle and go over a certain speed it show service abs system it also makes a grinding sound when breaking before that speed is hit it also has a wobbleing steering wheel when breaking at high speeds also when accelerating it will sometimes show engine power reduced after presing the gas pedal https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cruze#complaint-2145374 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT When I start my vehicle and go over a certain speed it show service abs system it also makes a grinding sound when breaking before that speed is hit it also has a wobbleing steering wheel when breaking at high speeds also when accelerating it will sometimes show engine power reduced after presing the gas pedal