Major Problems with 2013 Chevrolet Cruze Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2013 Chevrolet Cruze

2013 Chevrolet Cruze AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 120000 miles

2013 Chevrolet Cruze AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 40000 miles

2013 Chevrolet Cruze AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 90000 miles

Browse 2013 Chevrolet Cruze complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, POWER TRAIN and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Cruze owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE best way to describe what happened was when i was sitting at the stop sign behind someone with foot on...	112 ~ 57193 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. the contact stated that while attempting to come to a complete stop...	90 ~ 40203 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM after changing oil filter oil sprayed in engine compartment approximately 10 minutes into drive causing a fire in the engine...	85 ~ 52967 miles
STEERING after driving approximately 90 miles at freeway speeds the steering becomes "notchy". minor steering corrections become almost impossible since the...	63 ~ 34890 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL after driving this vehicle for 660 miles i've noticed that there's a grinding or knocking feeling on the accelerator. i...	50 ~ 61003 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph she crashed into the...	41 ~ 44804 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER my daughters chevy cruise power steering light came on and it became difficult for it to steer. she turned it...	39 ~ 47436 miles
SERVICE BRAKES brake pedal travels too far before brakes engage. brake pedal nearly to floor when stopping at any speed. dealer did...	36 ~ 27063 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL after driving this vehicle for 660 miles i've noticed that there's a grinding or knocking feeling on the accelerator. i...	32 ~ 41514 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER impaired visibility at night and very unsafe (seems as though your looking through a half darken shaded windshield) with no...	16 ~ 65628 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING noticed a coolant (antifreeze) odor when the heat is on. i don't notice it all the time some days there's	15 ~ 17306 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM while at a stop my car will lurch forward like someone is pushing it from behind. luckily i have my...	12 ~ 34337 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE while backing up into a parking space a woman decided to walk behind my car so i tried to stop....	11 ~ 34000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING impaired visibility at night and very unsafe (seems as though your looking through a half darken shaded windshield) with no...	6 ~ 9018 miles
SUSPENSION my sister and i rental a car it stop on the interstate we was stuck from 830pm until 530am no	6 ~ 28690 miles
VISIBILITY limited visibility at night (shaded windshield) with no artificial lighting (street lights) especially bad on curves and hills. see link	4 ~ 18751 miles
TIRES vehicle began with squeaking noise as i drove home and when having it checked out i was told i needed...	3 ~ 19950 miles
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owned a 2013 chevrolet cruze. the contact stated that a vehicle crashed into the rear of the...	3 ~ 43333 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY when driving i keep smelling an odor coming from the venting system when the heat is on. at times the...	3 ~ 19767 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM car was jerking then stalled then stablitrack and traction control warning light came on. *tr...	3 ~ 46867 miles
WHEELS after driving this vehicle for 660 miles i've noticed that there's a grinding or knocking feeling on the accelerator. i...	3 ~ 220 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM letter from congressman johnson on behalf of constituent re 2013 chevy cruze. *smd the consumer stated there was very little...	2 ~ 36000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE backing out of drive--seat belt on-car sped up at rapid acceleration--no control-ran into telephone pole--braked no results. car circled in...	2 ~ 17250 miles
STRUCTURE simply getting into the car as getting into any car. under portion of dash so low it caused abrasion and...	2 ~ 7113 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. while driving 60 mph in inclement weather the windshield wipers became inoperable...	1 ~ 99000 miles
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. while driving approximately 70 mph the instrument panel failed to illuminate. the...	1 ~ 72000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i am writing asking for you to look into what i call endangering to motorist in our state more so...	1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. when the vehicle was started the fan underneath the hood continuously ran...	1 ~ 80000 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. while driving 35 mph the windows started to fog up and the...	1 ~ 43000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. while driving approximately 35 mph the glass sun roof exploded without warning....	1 ~ 72686 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES we have approximately 28000 miles on our 2013 chevrolet cruze. today we were returning from a trip to see family...	1 ~ 28300 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2013 chevrolet cruze. consumer writes in regards to vehicle shutting off momentarily with the cruise control set. *smd...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. the contact received a warranty letter from the manufacturer for the battery...	1 ~ 35000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph the check...	1 ~ 500 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN for gm recall 2014079 regarding a potential front axle right half fracture how can drivers passengers and others on the...	1 ~ 2850 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. while at a stop the vehicle jerked and made an abnormal noise...	1 ~ 5400 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. after inserting the key in the ignition switch the vehicle turned on...	1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact rented a 2013 chevrolet cruze. the contact stated that he was a rear seat passenger in the...	1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY the vehicle surges when foot is on the brake & it is becoming a struggle to keep in brake mode....	1 ~ 7500 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2013 chevrolet cruze. consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration when braking. *smd the consumer stated while he thought...	1

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