Chevrolet Cruze Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 237 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Chevrolet Cruze across 9 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (70). The words owners use most often: “traction control” (13% of reports).
- 237vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 19mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 37%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 31 of 237 complaints (13%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 26 of 237 complaints (11%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 15 of 237 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 192 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 237 complaints, 19 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury.
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 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.
I am filing this complaint due to repeated mechanical and safety problems with my 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. The vehicle has had ongoing acceleration problems, including times when it would not accelerate properly even with the A/C on its lowest setting. The turbocharger has needed to be replaced…
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…
Iâd like to report this vehicle and its engine as I did not know I could before we have had this car since 2015 This engine has chronic repeated issues that Chevy would patch once under âspecial coveragesâ or âextended warrantyâ and it fails again and again but they only honor it 1 time…
My 2017 Chevy Cruze had the throttle body replaced by STG Auto Group in Montclair, CA. A few months after the repair, my car began shaking violently and then shut off in the middle of the street while I was driving on 11/17/2025 This created a serious safety hazard for me and other drivers. When I…
When I accelerate my rpm goes up but car dosent move as speed says and takes for me to let off the gas to speed up , and my steering when I turn it pulls away n it keep popping up service traction and going off
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Cruzes have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 237 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Chevrolet Cruze?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 31 of 237 complaints, followed by “engine power” (26).
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)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (253)
See all Chevrolet Cruze problems.