2011 Chevrolet Cruze Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 49,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “traction control” (20% of reports).
- 70vehicle speed control complaints
- 49,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Traction control: mentioned in 14 of 70 complaints (20%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 10 of 70 complaints (14%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 7 of 70 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 63 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 70 complaints, 4 mention a crash.
Chevrolet Cruze vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 2 | 9% | 10,000 |
| 2018 Cruze | 5 | 5% | 30,000 |
| 2017 Cruze | 10 | 5% | 43,000 |
| 2016 Cruze | 11 | 4% | 32,750 |
| 2015 Cruze | 10 | 4% | 2,100 |
| 2014 Cruze | 39 | 6% | 20,949 |
| 2013 Cruze | 39 | 7% | 50,860 |
| 2012 Cruze | 51 | 6% | 65,000 |
| 2011 Cruze | 70 | 10% | 49,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and raising the foot off the accelerator pedal, the vehicle decelerated drastically. Additionally, the vehicle occasionally hesitated while accelerating and failed to immediately accelerate while…
As I was on the highway, I was unable to pick up speed without feeling resistance! After awhile I couldnât go past 25 mph and my car eventually gave out before I made it home. I had to call a tow to have them tow me to my park lot! A couple days went by and my car was able to drive through the…
The car cuts out and jerks (has no power) (no warning lights) when accelerating or staying at a steady speed with engine light coming on or flashing. I've reported to dealership. So far, Don't know the cause of problem.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Chevrolet Cruzes have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (10% of the 732 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems start?
The median reported mileage is 49,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 14 of 70 complaints, followed by “engine power” (10).
Other 2011 Chevrolet Cruze problems
See all 2011 Chevrolet Cruze problems or vehicle speed control problems across all Cruze years.