2014 Chevrolet Cruze

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2014 Chevrolet Cruze
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

2014: 698 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2010	2
2011	731
2012	864
2013	585
2014	698
2015	251
2016	247
2017	201
2018	109
2019	20

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 31%

31% of complaints: engine — 216 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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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, 20240206

EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING AIR VENTS. TAKEN IN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180507

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 180 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 94 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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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, 20140529

STEERING 13%

13% of complaints: steering — 91 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 75 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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HIT A DEER HEAD ON AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED BUT THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON

NHTSA ODI report, 20180410

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, 20140626

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, 20140303

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20131015 — power train

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.

Campaign 13V452000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2014 — complaint volume: 698

R 20140410 — power train

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.

Campaign 14V092000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140609 — power train

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.

Campaign 14V151000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140628 — air bags

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.

Campaign 14V372000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140829 — equipment

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.

Campaign 14V417000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150728 — 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.

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.

Campaign 15V442000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161014 — electrical system, power train

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.

Campaign 16V502000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240712 — air bags

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.

Campaign 23V674000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240722 — air bags

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.

Campaign 23V870000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20251205 — air bags

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.

Campaign 25V764000 — check if this car was fixed