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2014 Chevrolet Cruze: recalls and problems

10 recalls and 702 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

10recalls
702complaints
70crashes reported
17fires reported
57injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine217 · 31%
  • Electrical System181 · 26%
  • Power Train95 · 14%
  • Unknown Or Other89 · 13%
  • Steering89 · 13%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)69 · 10%
  • Air Bags60 · 9%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System58 · 8%
  • Visibility/Wiper42 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control39 · 6%

What owners report

Power Train,Electrical System,Engine

For the first question, i’d 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 housing, temperature sensor, water outlet, turbocharger/turbocharger components, o-rings, multiple oil seals, and the hea

Electrical System,Air Bags,Service BrakesCrash

My transmission blew up. my airbags did not deploy. and neither of my brakes or emergency brakes worked. i was in a car accident where i hit another car in a tree and was admitted into the hospital as i am pregnant.

Power Train

The contact owns a 2014 chevrolet cruze. the contact stated that while attempting to move the gear shifter, the vehicle hesitated while shifting into neutral(n) or drive(d) as intended, and there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. no warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that the failure had reoccurred. the vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed an

Fuel System, Gasoline,Electrical System,Air BagsCrash

The contact owned a 2014 chevrolet cruze. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, a chevrolet impala crashed into the rear of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to fishtail and flip over several times and land upside down in the woods. the contact stated that the air bags deployed and exploded. the contact stated that the air bags obstructed the exit out of the vehicle. there was an unknown yellow warning light i

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Cruze. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.