Chevrolet Cruze Recalls

The Chevrolet Cruze has 23 recalls spanning the 2011–2019 production run, with the most serious recent issue being a roof-rail airbag inflator defect on 2014 models where the inflator can rupture at its weld joint, partially inflate the airbag, and send metal fragments into the cabin or out of the vehicle.

The 2018–2019 model years have two mechanical concerns: a start/stop accumulator with missing endcap bolts that can cause a transmission oil leak and eventual loss of drive power, and rear brake caliper pistons with a coating defect that can reduce rear braking performance. The 2016–2018 LS trim, when equipped with a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire, has a fuel system that can leak gasoline after a rear-impact crash or rollover, raising the risk of fire. On 2016–2017 models, a seat-back recliner bracket that was incorrectly welded can cause the front seat-backs to collapse in a crash, preventing the head restraints from doing their job. The 2016 model year also has a headlight assembly compliance issue where missing aim-identification codes can result in improperly aimed headlights during service.

The 2015 model year has two separate issues: a driver-side seat belt anchor bolt that may not be properly tightened and can fail to hold in a crash, and a parking brake cable bracket that can separate and leave the parking brake unable to hold the vehicle on a slope. On 2014–2015 models, an inner tie rod that was not tightened to specification can separate from the steering gear and cause a complete loss of steering. The 2013–2014 model years have a driver's front airbag inflator made with an incorrect part that can rupture and fail to inflate in a crash, and a right front half shaft on both automatic and manual transmission variants that can fracture and separate while driving, cutting power and coasting the vehicle to a stop.

Going back to the early production years, 2012 models have a driver's frontal airbag shorting bar that can intermittently contact the airbag terminals and prevent the airbag from deploying in a crash. The 2011–2012 models carry several issues: fuel tank strap brackets with missing attachment welds that can allow the tank to come loose in a crash and leak fuel near ignition sources, an engine shield that can trap spilled oil near hot exhaust surfaces and ignite, and an electric vacuum pump on 1.4L turbo automatic transmission variants that can fail and require significantly more pedal force to stop the vehicle. The 2011 model year specifically has a steering intermediate shaft bolt that may not have been properly installed and can allow the shaft to separate, causing loss of steering, as well as a steering wheel that can detach from the column entirely while driving. An automatic transmission shift position issue on 2011 models can also allow the vehicle to roll away after the driver exits.