2014 Chevrolet Cruze Engine Problems
Owners have filed 217 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 65,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “water pump” (13% of reports).
- 217engine complaints
- 65,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 41%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.
- Water pump: mentioned in 29 of 217 complaints (13%)
- Head gasket: mentioned in 17 of 217 complaints (8%)
- Catalytic converter: mentioned in 13 of 217 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze at $1,100, and half of them between $660 and $2,750.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 131 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 217 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 3 an injury.
Chevrolet Cruze engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 5 | 22% | — |
| 2018 Cruze | 27 | 25% | 13,000 |
| 2017 Cruze | 73 | 36% | 32,500 |
| 2016 Cruze | 102 | 41% | 66,248 |
| 2015 Cruze | 99 | 39% | 63,500 |
| 2014 Cruze | 217 | 31% | 65,000 |
| 2013 Cruze | 212 | 36% | 84,733 |
| 2012 Cruze | 268 | 31% | 67,000 |
| 2011 Cruze | 257 | 35% | 67,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2014 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.
For the first question, Iâd 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…
Engine replaced turbo charger. Purchased the vehicle on 5/16 and a week later the engine light came on. Took the vehicle to AutoZone and received a code of P0299. Call the dealership and got no response from the salesperson so I made an appointment for 5/27. Problem was dismissed as the engine…
On May 25, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m. Central Time, after the vehicle had been operated under normal conditions and subsequently parked, a fire originated within the vehicleâs engine compartment and/or under-hood area. Personnel from the Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the scene and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Chevrolet Cruzes have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 217 owner complaints about engine for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze (31% of the 702 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 2014 Chevrolet Cruze engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 65,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,100 (half paid between $660 and $2,750), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze?
The most frequent phrase is “water pump”, in 29 of 217 complaints, followed by “head gasket” (17).
Other 2014 Chevrolet Cruze problems
See all 2014 Chevrolet Cruze problems or engine problems across all Cruze years.