2014 Chevrolet Cruze Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze.

20132015
Complaints
1,087
Crashes
109
Fires
28
Injuries
90
Fatalities
Recalls
10

Worst 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1213 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:64,334 mi
Crash-related:6
Fires:9
#2177 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:59,515 mi
Crash-related:7
Fires:7
#394 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:42,035 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze.

Engine Problems
213
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
9
Avg Miles
64,334
Electrical Faults
177
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
7
Avg Miles
59,515
Transmission / Drivetrain
94
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
42,035
Steering Defects
91
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Avg Miles
49,774
Airbags
74
complaints
Crashes
44
Fires
2
Avg Miles
50,894
Electronic Stability Control
69
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
64,182
Fuel System
59
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
49,649
Wipers & Visibility
42
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,856
Unintended Acceleration
36
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
35,770
Brakes
28
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
2
Avg Miles
34,511
Headlight/Taillight Failures
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
53,270
Seat Belt Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
70,100
Body Structure
11
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
34,139
Suspension Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
21,907
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,134
Wheel Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
19,908
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Chevrolet Cruze

10 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~250,023 vehicles.

25V764000Air Bags:side/window
~2,099 affected

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.

23V870000Air Bags:side/window
~20,712 affected

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.

23V674000Air Bags:side/window
~9,264 affected

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.

16V502000Electrical System:ignition · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~8,367 affected

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."

15V442000Steering
~10 affected

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. In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.

14V417000Equipment:electrical
~2,990 affected

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.

14V372000Airbags
~29,019 affected

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.

14V151000Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
~174,046 affected

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.

14V092000Automatic Transmission
~355 affected

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. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

13V452000Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
~3,161 affected

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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2014 Chevrolet Cruze — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze has 1,087 NHTSA complaints, 109 crash-related, and 10 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 213 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (213 complaints, avg 64,334 mi); Electrical Faults (177 complaints, avg 59,515 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (94 complaints, avg 42,035 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 54,725 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze include 109 crash-related reports, 28 fire reports, 90 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze have any recalls?
Yes — 10 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 250,023 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Cruze reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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