Chevrolet Cruze: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 56 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2011–2019 (9) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | cruze-2019-transmission-recall-bolts-unrepaired | Transmission recall bolts left unrepaired | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2022-01 → 2024-06 | 20 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2019 | cruze-2019-windshield-defroster-fails | Windshield defroster fails leaving fog | VISIBILITY | 2 | 2021-06 → 2021-08 | 20 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2019 | cruze-2019-loses-acceleration-power | Vehicle loses acceleration power unexpectedly | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE | 2 | 2019-02 → 2022-06 | 20 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2019 | cruze-2019-brake-failure-hard-pedal | Brake failure requires hard pedal pressure to stop | SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2019-05 → 2026-07 | 20 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2018 | cruze-2018-clutch-hydraulic-failure | Clutch pedal sticks to floor from hydraulic failure | POWER TRAIN | 11 | 2020-09 → 2025-03 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2018 | cruze-2018-cylinder-1-misfire | Cylinder 1 misfire and low compression | ENGINE | 6 | 2022-01 → 2026-02 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2018 | cruze-2018-infotainment-brightness-lockup | Infotainment display locked at full brightness at night | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 7 | 2018-10 → 2020-06 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2018 | cruze-2018-infotainment-touchscreen-freeze | Infotainment touchscreen frozen on startup screen | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 2025-08 → 2025-08 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2018 | cruze-2018-auto-stop-start-stall | Auto Stop/Start failure to restart at stop | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | 2019-03 → 2026-03 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2018 | cruze-2018-brake-failure-crash | Brake failure to stop before collision | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | 2019-02 → 2022-05 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2018 | cruze-2018-airbag-non-deployment | Airbags fail to deploy in crash | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2019-01 → 2023-06 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2017 | cruze-2017-cyl1-piston-failure | Cylinder 1 misfire and cracked piston engine failure | ENGINE | 26 | 2019-07 → 2026-05 | 201 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | cruze-2017-clutch-pedal-stuck | Clutch pedal sticking to floor on manual transmission | POWER TRAIN | 19 | 2019-02 → 2025-11 | 201 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | cruze-2017-brake-light-trunk-leak | Third brake light cracking with trunk water leak | STRUCTURE | 15 | 2019-02 → 2025-08 | 201 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | cruze-2017-instrument-cluster-blackout | Instrument cluster and display blackout | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 2018-05 → 2024-05 | 201 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | cruze-2017-brake-assist-loss | Brake assist loss and hard brake pedal | SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2019-10 → 2024-06 | 201 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | cruze-2017-turbocharger-failure | Turbocharger failure and underboost | ENGINE | 5 | 2020-08 → 2025-09 | 201 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | cruze-2017-auto-stop-stall | Engine stall at Auto Stop with failure to restart | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 13 | 2018-08 → 2025-03 | 201 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2017 | cruze-2017-knock-sensor-failure | Knock sensor failure with reduced power | ENGINE | 5 | 2019-10 → 2023-07 | 201 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2016 | cruze-2016-engine-overheating-coolant | Engine overheating and coolant system leaks | ENGINE | 31 | 2018-12 → 2026-06 | 247 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2016 | cruze-2016-turbo-pcv-intake-failure | Turbocharger and PCV system component failure | ENGINE | 16 | 2019-01 → 2026-05 | 247 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2016 | cruze-2016-electrical-lock-battery-faults | Electrical system and door lock malfunctions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | 2018-10 → 2025-08 | 247 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2016 | cruze-2016-engine-stall-while-driving | Unexpected engine shutdown while driving | ENGINE | 41 | 2018-06 → 2024-10 | 247 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2016 | cruze-2016-power-steering-loss | Power steering loss while driving | STEERING | 11 | 2018-09 → 2026-04 | 247 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2016 | cruze-2016-airbag-deployment-failure | Airbag deployment and warning light failures | AIR BAGS | 15 | 2019-05 → 2023-11 | 247 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2015 | cruze-2015-water-pump-coolant-leak | Coolant leak and water pump failure causing overheating | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 55 | 2018-01 → 2025-12 | 251 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2015 | cruze-2015-turbocharger-failure | Turbocharger failure and boost loss | ENGINE | 13 | 2018-08 → 2025-03 | 251 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2015 | cruze-2015-power-window-regulator-failure | Power window regulator failure | VISIBILITY | 4 | 2020-02 → 2025-02 | 251 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2015 | cruze-2015-windshield-wiper-failure | Windshield wiper transmission failure | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 8 | 2017-12 → 2021-09 | 251 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2015 | cruze-2015-stabilitrak-electrical-fault | Stabilitrak and traction control electrical fault | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 28 | 2017-12 → 2026-01 | 251 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2015 | cruze-2015-airbag-deployment-failure | Airbag non-deployment or unexpected deployment in crash | AIR BAGS | 14 | 2018-01 → 2023-01 | 251 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2014 | cruze-2014-engine-overheating-coolant-loss | Engine overheating with coolant loss | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 34 | 2020-12 → 2026-08 | 702 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2014 | cruze-2014-catalytic-converter-failure | Catalytic converter failure and P0420 codes | ENGINE | 13 | 2021-06 → 2026-05 | 702 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2014 | cruze-2014-stabilitrak-electrical-shutdown | Stabilitrak warning with intermittent electrical shutdown | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 | 2020-10 → 2026-04 | 702 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2014 | cruze-2014-turbocharger-failure-underboost | Turbocharger failure and underboost | POWER TRAIN | 14 | 2020-12 → 2026-06 | 702 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2014 | cruze-2014-airbag-non-deployment-crash | Air bag non-deployment during crash | AIR BAGS | 9 | 2020-12 → 2026-08 | 702 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2014 | cruze-2014-airbag-recall-parts-unavailable | Air bag recall repair parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 10 | 2023-05 → 2026-05 | 702 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2014 | cruze-2014-engine-compartment-fire | Engine compartment fire | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE, ENGINE | 7 | 2021-08 → 2026-05 | 702 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2013 | cruze-2013-coolant-overheating | Engine overheating and coolant system leaks | ENGINE | 64 | 2019-05 → 2025-10 | 586 | 2026-09-04 |
| 2013 | cruze-2013-pcv-valve-oil-leak | PCV valve and valve cover oil leaks | ENGINE | 13 | 2019-08 → 2025-04 | 586 | 2026-09-04 |
| 2013 | cruze-2013-hvac-blend-door-defrost | HVAC blend door and defrost failure | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 9 | 2019-10 → 2024-07 | 586 | 2026-09-04 |
| 2013 | cruze-2013-self-start-ignition-fault | Self-starting ignition and stuck key faults | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 2019-12 → 2024-11 | 586 | 2026-09-04 |
| 2013 | cruze-2013-stabilitrak-stall-warning | Stalling with StabiliTrak and traction control warnings | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), ENGINE | 30 | 2019-05 → 2025-11 | 586 | 2026-09-04 |
| 2013 | cruze-2013-airbag-deploy-sensor-fault | Airbag deployment and sensor failures | AIR BAGS | 9 | 2019-10 → 2025-08 | 586 | 2026-09-04 |
| 2012 | cruze-2012-transmission-hard-shift-failure | Automatic transmission hard shifting and failure | POWER TRAIN | 15 | 2019-05 → 2025-04 | 865 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2012 | cruze-2012-defroster-heater-failure | Windshield defroster and heater actuator failure | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 7 | 2019-06 → 2021-12 | 865 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2012 | cruze-2012-valve-cover-oil-leak | Valve cover gasket and oil cooler leaks | ENGINE | 23 | 2019-04 → 2025-10 | 865 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2012 | cruze-2012-coolant-leak-overheating | Coolant leak and engine overheating | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 29 | 2019-03 → 2026-03 | 865 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2012 | cruze-2012-stall-loss-of-power | Sudden stall and loss of power while driving | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE | 16 | 2019-05 → 2026-04 | 865 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2012 | cruze-2012-brake-assist-reverse-failure | Brake assist failure when reversing | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 18 | 2019-06 → 2026-06 | 865 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2011 | chevrolet-cruze-2011-coolant-loss-overheating | Coolant loss and overheating leading to engine failure | ENGINE | 16 | 2018-08 → 2026-02 | 731 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2011 | chevrolet-cruze-2011-transmission-slip-hesitation | Transmission slipping, hesitation, and gear-shift failure | POWER TRAIN | 25 | 2018-02 → 2025-01 | 731 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2011 | chevrolet-cruze-2011-wiper-failure | Windshield wiper and defrost failure reducing visibility | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | 2018-02 → 2021-02 | 731 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2011 | chevrolet-cruze-2011-oil-leak-valve-cover | Oil leaks from valve cover gasket and PCV system | ENGINE | 14 | 2018-08 → 2025-07 | 731 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2011 | chevrolet-cruze-2011-electrical-stall-bcm | Electrical system failures causing stalling and no-start | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 2020-10 → 2026-05 | 731 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2011 | chevrolet-cruze-2011-brake-booster-pedal-sensor | Brake pedal position sensor and power booster failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2018-09 → 2024-05 | 731 | 2026-09-03 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Chevrolet Cruze [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/chevrolet/cruze
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_chevrolet_cruze_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Chevrolet Cruze},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/chevrolet/cruze}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)