Chevrolet Cruze recalls and safety
26 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2019 · 3,723 owner complaints
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The Chevrolet Cruze has 26 recalls covering 1.85 million vehicles as reported; model year 2014 is covered by the most (10). The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 74 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
26
Most for 2014: 10
Units affected
1.85M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2019
Complaints, 12 mo
74
-22.9% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
14 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2019
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2019 | 5 HB · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2018 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2018 | 5 HB · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2017 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2017 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2017 | 5 HB · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2017 | 5 HB · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2016 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2015 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2014 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2013 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2012 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2011 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.9% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Chevrolet Cruze, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
74 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine1,260
- Electrical system760
- Power train679
- Unknown or other469
- Steering375
- Electronic stability control (esc)370
- Service brakes345
- Complaints
- 3,723
- Crashes reported
- 292
- Fires reported
- 83
- People injured
- 200
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Chevrolet Cruze by component
- Air bags7 · 100K units
- Power train5 · 472K units
- Steering3 · 131K units
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 165K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 504K units
- Electrical system1 · 8,367 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 413K units
- Equipment1 · 2,990 units
Chevrolet Cruze recalls
The 25 newest of 26
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Cruze recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2020 Chevrolet Cruze. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Cruze have?
26 recalls cover the Chevrolet Cruze, for 1.85 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (7 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 10.7% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Chevrolet Cruze?
Engine: named in 1,260 of the 3,723 safety complaints about the Chevrolet Cruze, then electrical system (760). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.