Chevrolet Cruze Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 253 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chevrolet Cruze across 9 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (59). The words owners use most often: “valve cover” (6% of reports).
- 253fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 29%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.
- Valve cover: mentioned in 15 of 253 complaints (6%)
- Intake manifold: mentioned in 15 of 253 complaints (6%)
- Catalytic converter: mentioned in 13 of 253 complaints (5%)
- Water pump: mentioned in 13 of 253 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 152 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 253 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 4 an injury.
Chevrolet Cruze fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2018 Cruze | 6 | 6% | 19,150 |
| 2017 Cruze | 15 | 7% | 16,000 |
| 2016 Cruze | 35 | 14% | 48,000 |
| 2015 Cruze | 23 | 9% | 70,657 |
| 2014 Cruze | 59 | 8% | 50,428 |
| 2013 Cruze | 29 | 5% | 60,525 |
| 2012 Cruze | 48 | 6% | 58,340 |
| 2011 Cruze | 37 | 5% | 59,469 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 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.
car has been overheating run while i take the keys out doors will lock with keys in the ignition lots of lights will come on car will slow way down constantly adding antifreeze in it heat and air will stop working i have had trouble ever since i bought this a year ago
After 3 years of having this car itâs overheating each summer requiring the coolant system, hoses, thermostat, and water pump to be replaced each summer. As well as major oil leaking after full tune ups.
I have replaced my whole engine and the cars fuel system.. my gas was backing into my oil along with the engine failing .. has happened again. This car has been a nightmare and just keeps failing. Strong gas and oil burning smell then car starts smoking. Had to shut it off in the middle of the road.
My engine needed oil I checked the dip stick added the oil the next day my engine started leaking and over heating come to find out thereâs a pcv issue the valve cover gasket along with multiple other seals need replaced I was unaware of anything wrong no indication of over heating I just smelled…
Coming to a stop sign or red light the car wonât accelerate or will go in traction control making it difficult to move or not accelerate. Had 2-3 fuel leaks this year also having problems to keep the car going sometimes the max speed it will go is 20-40 miles n wonât go up unless u keep letting…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Cruzes have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 253 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Chevrolet Cruze. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Cruze fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chevrolet Cruze?
The most frequent phrase is “valve cover”, in 15 of 253 complaints, followed by “intake manifold” (15).
Other Chevrolet Cruze problems
- Engine problems (1,260)
- Electrical System problems (760)
- Power Train problems (679)
- Steering problems (375)
- Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems (370)
- Service Brakes problems (345)
- Air Bags problems (260)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (237)
See all Chevrolet Cruze problems.