2014 Chevrolet Cruze Steering Problems
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 52,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “service power steering” (8% of reports).
- 93steering complaints
- 52,000median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 45%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.
- Service power steering: mentioned in 7 of 93 complaints (8%)
- Wheel sticks: mentioned in 5 of 93 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 74 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 93 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury.
Chevrolet Cruze steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cruze | 9 | 8% | 30,400 |
| 2017 Cruze | 6 | 3% | 51,250 |
| 2016 Cruze | 18 | 7% | 57,000 |
| 2015 Cruze | 24 | 10% | 35,048 |
| 2014 Cruze | 93 | 13% | 52,000 |
| 2013 Cruze | 74 | 13% | 36,855 |
| 2012 Cruze | 103 | 12% | 45,500 |
| 2011 Cruze | 48 | 7% | 55,215 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering
Problem: 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.
Risk: Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15386.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The steering wheel keeps locking up while driving fast/slow or turning. Everything shuts off, then back on and all codes flash. My car literally locks up, itâs really unsafe when I canât control the vehicle. Almost hit another car, due to steering wheel locking up. Only thing I was told at the…
The electrical power steering goes in and out while driving. This issue is intermittent. Fuses and ground on electrical system have been check with no issues found.
https://www.vehiclehistory.com/articles/2014-chevrolet-cruze-problems-range-from-overheating-engines-and-power-loss-to-infotainment-system-glitches-and-malfunctioning-turn-signals
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Chevrolet Cruzes have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 93 owner complaints about steering for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze (13% 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 steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 52,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze?
The most frequent phrase is “service power steering”, in 7 of 93 complaints, followed by “wheel sticks” (5).
Other 2014 Chevrolet Cruze problems
See all 2014 Chevrolet Cruze problems or steering problems across all Cruze years.