2010 Chevrolet Cruze Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 15, 2016 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Cruze years
Not enough data 10th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Cruze. That ranks 10th out of 10 Cruze model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 48,456 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Chevrolet Cruze
Photographed in Queens, New York. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Chevrolet Cruze problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~48,456 mi
Power Train1 · ~30,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags150%48,456——
Power Train150%30,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 1 complaints
2014: 1201412016: 120161

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Chevrolet Cruze recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Chevrolet Cruze.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cruze. While driving approximately 50 mph, the service air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact depressed the menu button and cleared the warning indicator. Ten minutes later, the air bag indicator illuminated again. The contact stated that this was a…

Air Bags · received Jun 15, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10874336

Vehicle not taking off from stop then red lines and jerks forward . Dealership trying to say it is the adaptive memory on transmission . The car is not taking off properly and then lurches and jerks forward. *tr

Power Train · received Nov 12, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10654512

Other Chevrolet Cruze years

2011 Cruze →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2019 Cruze232
2018 Cruze1093
2017 Cruze2012
2016 Cruze2504
2015 Cruze2524
2014 Cruze70210
2013 Cruze5875
2012 Cruze8657
2011 Cruze7327
201020

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Cruze?

Owners most often report air bags, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Chevrolet Cruze?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 Chevrolet Cruze a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cruze model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.