What are the most common Chevrolet Cruze problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze has 2 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Right Front Half Shaft Can Fracture (Recall 14V151), Replacement Park-Lock Lever Can Permit Rollaway (Recall 16V502). Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Chevrolet Cruze reliable?

The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze has 2 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: Right Front Half Shaft Can Fracture (Recall 14V151) and Replacement Park-Lock Lever Can Permit Rollaway (Recall 16V502). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze Right Front Half Shaft Can Fracture (Recall 14V151)?

Certain 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles with the 1.4L turbo engine can fracture and separate the right front half shaft. The vehicle can lose propulsion while driving or move unexpectedly when parked without the parking brake. Severity: high.

What is the 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze Replacement Park-Lock Lever Can Permit Rollaway (Recall 16V502)?

Certain 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles may have been serviced with a defective replacement electronic park-lock lever. The ignition key can then be removed while the automatic transmission is not in Park, allowing the vehicle to roll away. Severity: high.

2013 Chevrolet Cruze Problems: 2 Issues Every Owner Should Know

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NHTSA Recalls21 recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Campaign #16V50200005/07/2016

PARKING BRAKE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured February 4, 2015, to February 9, 2015. The left-rear or right-rear parking brake cable brackets may not have been properly fastened during the assembly process. As a result, the fastening bolts may back out completely, causing the parking brake bracket to separate and the parking brake to not hold the vehicle in place. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Campaign #15V11300027/02/2015

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 29, 2015. In the affected vehicles, one of the driver-side seat belt assembly bolts may not be properly tightened.

Campaign #15V87600023/12/2015

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Campaign #18V30400010/05/2018

STEERING

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.

Campaign #15V44200010/07/2015

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