Worst 2013 Chevrolet Cruze Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 209 | 8 | 7 | 76,033 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 116 | 4 | 2 | 62,296 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 111 | 1 | — | 58,105 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 74 | 4 | 1 | 55,277 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 62 | 5 | 1 | 107,600 mi | |
| Airbags | 49 | 32 | 1 | 56,895 mi | |
| Brakes | 44 | 11 | 1 | 30,265 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 37 | 4 | 1 | 78,602 mi | |
| Fuel System | 29 | — | — | 63,094 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 22 | 1 | — | 66,914 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 19 | — | — | 46,526 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 11 | 1 | — | 22,646 mi | |
| Body Structure | 11 | 11 | — | 34,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | 1 | — | 43,035 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~217,583 vehicles.
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. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
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 manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
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.
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. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.
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. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.
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2013 Chevrolet Cruze — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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