2014 Chevrolet Cruze problems and complaints
Owners have filed 704 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The most-reported areas: Engine (219), Electrical System (188), Power Train (98).
Key takeaways
- 704 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 | 219 | 31% |
| Electrical System | 188 | 27% |
| Power Train | 98 | 14% |
| Steering | 93 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 89 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 77 | 11% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 69 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 60 | 9% |
| 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%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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.
Electrical System,engine,back Over Prevention - filed 2026-11-03
To the Office of Defects Investigation, I am writing to formally report a dangerous and urgent safety defect regarding my 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. My vehicle is exhibiting severe symptoms that pose an immediate risk of vehicle rollaway, property damage, and personal injury, and has left me dangerously stranded on the sid...
Power Train,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-26
It happened on [XXX] where the service engine light was on and died in the middle of traffic. This light was on after we purchased the vehicle but not on when we test drove it. I think the dealership knew about and are not wanting to fix it. Not the car want start at all. My son spent his hard earned money to purchase ...
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 ...
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More for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
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.