MYRModel Year Report

2014 Chevrolet Cruze

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2014 Chevrolet Cruze
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
702
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

2010: 2 complaints 2010 2011: 732 complaints 2012: 865 complaints 2012 2013: 587 complaints 2014: 702 complaints 2014 702 2015: 252 complaints 2016: 249 complaints 2016 2017: 201 complaints 2018: 109 complaints 2018 2019: 22 complaints
2010: 2 complaints 2010 2011: 732 complaints 2011 2012: 865 complaints 2012 2013: 587 complaints 2013 2014: 702 complaints 2014 702 2015: 252 complaints 2015 2016: 249 complaints 2016 2017: 201 complaints 2017 2018: 109 complaints 2018 2019: 22 complaints 2019
2010: 2 complaints 2010 2011: 732 complaints 2011 2012: 865 complaints 2012 2013: 587 complaints 2013 2014: 702 complaints 2014 702 2015: 252 complaints 2015 2016: 249 complaints 2016 2017: 201 complaints 2017 2018: 109 complaints 2018 2019: 22 complaints 2019

2014: 702 complaints

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YearComplaints
20102
2011732
2012865
2013587
2014702
2015252
2016249
2017201
2018109
201922

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

31% · 217 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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At [XXX] am on [XXX] the alarm sounded on my car that was parked beside my front porch. I was confused ; as I never locked my car and did not understand why my alarm would be going off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-06

Exhaust fumes entering air vents. Taken in to dealer several times and they cannot fix the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-07

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Electrical system

27% · 187 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and speedometer/odometer.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, a Chevrolet Impala crashed into the rear of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to fishtail and flip over several times and land upside down in the woods.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-06

Also filed under Air bags and fuel system, gasoline

Power train

14% · 97 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle swerved to the left independently and the contact lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a fence.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-29

Steering

13% · 93 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Air bags

11% · 78 reports

Most commonly citing side/window.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Hit a deer head on air bags never deployed but the service air bag light came on

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-10

The car was coasting on a level road. Just before the driver applied the brake, the interior lights started flashing and the steering wheel locked. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor but the car did not stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-26

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle was crashed into from the front. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was not injured.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-03

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2013-10-15Power train13V452000 General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with manual transmissions (MF3/MR5) and manufactured January 24, 2013, through August 1, 2013.

    Remedy: General Motors has notified owners. Dealers will replace the half shaft assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300. This is General Motors campaign number 13276.

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    2014Complaint volume 702 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2014-04-10Power train14V092000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.

    Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014.

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    2014-06-09Power train14V151000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with a 1.4L turbo engine, and manufactured between November 28, 2012, and March 7, 2014.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right half shaft, as needed, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. GM will send an interim letter to owners in May 2014.

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    2014-06-28Air bags14V372000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's front air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14305.

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    2014-08-29Equipment14V417000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014.

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    2015-07-28Steering15V442000 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.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15386.

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    2016-10-14Electrical system, power train16V502000 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.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016.

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    2024-07-12Air bags23V674000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

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    2024-07-22Air bags23V870000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators may rupture at the inflator weld joint. This recall is an expansion of Recall 23V-674.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024.

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    2025-12-05Air bags25V764000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

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Buy-smart checklist

2014 Chevrolet Cruze — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 217 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 187 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 97 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V452000 · Power train
  • Recall 14V092000 · Power train
  • Recall 14V151000 · Power train
  • Recall 14V372000 · Air bags
  • Recall 14V417000 · Equipment
  • Recall 15V442000 · Steering
  • Recall 16V502000 · Electrical system, power train
  • Recall 23V674000 · Air bags
  • Recall 23V870000 · Air bags
  • Recall 25V764000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.