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Major Problems with Chevrolet Cruze - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Chevrolet Cruze model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2012, for instance, is the worst year for the Cruze. Older Cruze vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Chevrolet Cruze Problems

AIR BAGS
2014 Chevrolet Cruze June 6, 2018 Victims: 4 Mileage: 98200 miles

I was involved in a rear-end collision pushing me into another vehicle on 06-06-18. the headliner and drivers seat began to smoke, filling the car. the smoke was white, grey, and smelled of sulphur. in addition, the "service airbag" light appeared on the information display, the flashers/hazards, came on automatically, and the car would not start and had to be towed. the vehicle was slowing, almost to a stop before being hit. ohio highway patrol accident # 67-0834-67 5 vehicles involved. unable to upload.

BODY
2011 Chevrolet Cruze March 10, 2016 Victims: 4 Mileage: 45000 miles

The chrome plating on both the front driver and passenger interior door handles started to peel off which created sharp edges on the handles in which i and others have cut ourselves on. i had to chip some of the chrome plating off and wrap the handles with tape to prevent myself and my kids from getting cut on the peeling chrome finish.

AIR BAGS
2012 Chevrolet Cruze February 21, 2015 Victims: 4 Mileage: 32500 miles

Tl*the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. the contact stated that while backing up, another vehicle crashed into the rear end of the vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained a heart contusion, the front seat passenger sustained a broken thumb and a concussion, the rear middle seat passenger sustained a broken nose and the rear driver side passenger sustained internal stomach bleeding which required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 32,500.

What is the most common problem with Chevrolet Cruze?

Overall the worst problem with Chevrolet Cruze relates to ENGINE problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Cruze years that are prone to issues with these components.

ENGINE 727 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 521 POWER TRAIN 455 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 315 STEERING 301 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 271 SERVICE BRAKES 267 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 177 AIR BAGS 175 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 134 VISIBILITY/WIPER 112 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 81 BODY 56 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 50 WHEELS 32 SUSPENSION 29 SEAT BELTS 19 TIRES 17 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 15 SEATS 15 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 11 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 11 EQUIPMENT 9 STRUCTURE 8 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 8 VISIBILITY 7 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 7 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 6 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 5 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 4 AIR CONDITIONER 3 DOOR 3 SIDEWALL 3 VACUUM 3 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 3 EXTERIOR 3 LOCK 3 SIDE/WINDOW 3 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 3 WIRING 2 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 2 CRANKCASE (PCV) 2 HEATER CORE 2 IGNITION 2 SWITCH 2 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 2 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 TRUNK LID 2 WINDSHIELD 1 FUEL PUMP 1 ENGINE 1 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 1 ROTOR 1 EMISSION CONTROL 1 COOLING SYSTEM 1 LATCH 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 HEADLIGHTS 1 CHILD SEAT 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 MOTOR 1 INJECTORS 1 POWER ASSIST 1 AXLE SHAFT 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 FAN 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 FAN/MOTOR 1 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 1 PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES 1 WATER HEATER 1 MOUNTING 1 POWER STEERING FLUID 1 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 1 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 1 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 CAMERA SYSTEM 1 BLIND SPOT DETECTION 1
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