2014 Model Year

Chevrolet Cruze

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
690
Recalls
7
Crashes
68
Severe
120

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

25V764000 Nov 2025

Other

No consequence data available

23V870000 Dec 2023

Other

No consequence data available

23V674000 Sep 2023

Other

No consequence data available

14V417000 Jul 2014

Other

No consequence data available

14V372000 Jun 2014

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Jul 2026

Constant overheating issues with coolant loss. I have changed so many parts in this engine to correct the issue and nothing is working. There are far...

Engine
Jan 2026

Water pump failure with head gasket crack

Air Bags Crash
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving approximately 46 MPH, a Chevrolet Impala rear-ended the vehicle, causin...

Engine
Nov 2025

Catalytic converters melted do to extreme engine temperatures no heat warning was given temperature gage never went off . Water pump has been replaced...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2025

What happened 1. A dashboard message has been popping up since December 11 on my 2014 Chevy Cruz car. I only have 77,000 miles on it. The message indi...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Oct 2025

A engine always seems to run hot smells like it's burning constantly leaks coolant even after repairing electrical problems reoccurring smells like we...

Electrical System Fire
Oct 2025

I remote started my car using the factory installed remote starter, and approximately 5 minutes later I heard my car alarm start going off, so I went...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started to emit smoke from the head gasket and from...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 2025

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 loc...

Electrical System
Jun 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehi...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze has 690 complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 68 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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