2014 Chevrolet Cruze problems and complaints
Owners have filed 702 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The most-reported areas: Engine (217), Electrical System (187), Power Train (97).
Key takeaways
- 702 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 70 involve a crash, 17 a fire, 57 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 217 | 31% |
| Electrical System | 187 | 27% |
| Power Train | 97 | 14% |
| Steering | 93 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 89 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 77 | 11% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 69 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 59 | 8% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 42 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-08-21
For the first question, I’d strengthen it to: The vehicle has experienced repeated engine and engine-cooling system failures, including recurring overheating and coolant loss. Over approximately the past year, I have had to replace or repair numerous components, including the radiator, thermostat housing, temperature ...
Electrical System,air Bags,service Brakes - filed 2026-08-14
My transmission blew up. My airbags did not deploy. And neither of my brakes or emergency brakes worked. I was in a car accident where I hit another car in a tree and was admitted into the hospital as I am pregnant.
Power Train - filed 2026-08-13
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while attempting to move the gear shifter, the vehicle hesitated while shifting into neutral(N) or drive(D) as intended, and there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the fail...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.