2013 Chevrolet Cruze: recalls and problems
5 recalls and 586 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
Most common problems
What owners report
I’d 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 “special coverages” or “extended warranty” and it fails again and again but they only honor it 1 time even if it fails yet again due to bad engineering or design flaws. this car has had 3 water pumps 5 water outlets- i eventually
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact felt ill and pulled over to the side of the road. the contact stated that a passerby stopped and found the contact unconscious inside the vehicle. the ambulance was called to the scene, and the contact was taken to the hospital. the doctor determined that the contact had 27% of carbon monoxide inside the bod
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
My car over heats at least over 300 degrees. afraid that my vehicle is in danger of catching fire due to the high temperature causing tension belt and hose components to melt.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Cruze. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.