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2014 Chevrolet Cruze Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 702 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, most often about the engine (33% of complaints, typically around 65,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Cruze model year since 2000 and has 10 recalls.
Most common 2014 Chevrolet Cruze problems
Engine
233 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine, cooling system.
It started with the radio turning off while braking and the radio continued to go off and on I contacted gm who claims it's not an electrical defect? First issue the car can be off keys out of ignition and you can press the on button for the radio and it plays? Now it's starting to drive funny and most recently it…
Car will turn off while driving. Ive owned this car for a little over a year and just started doing this 5 times in the last 2 weeks. This has happened while on highway in traffic, twice in town in traffic. The car is in motion on the higway when this happened, it also has happened turning onto higway with other cars…
Electrical
187 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, instrument cluster/panel, instrument panel.
The power stopped and the car coasted then started again. The radio went off lost power then came back on. We have stopped using the radio. We are afraid we will lose power in traffic and have a accident. We were driving down a country road going about 25 to 30 MPH
My cars power steering went out while I was driving for short bursts. I took it to the dealership and they said that the power cables to the battery went bad but that it isn't covered under warranty. This car is only two years old. This caused me to have a small accident because the power steering went out while I was…
Transmission
97 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Stabilitrak vendor keeps coming on. When I'm driving and make a turn, my car seems as if it's gliding. My breaks skip, especially when hitting a bump and they act as if they don't want to stop. My car cuts on and off in traffic, I've almost died several times while turnning. Completely shuts off, steering wheel locks…
Upon leaving a store the car began to slow down as the front passenger side wheel began to wobble. I pulled into a parking lot, stopped then reversed slowly then pulled forward slowly when a patron exiting the store said stop. Once I exited my car I noticed the passenger front wheel seemed dislocated from the vehicle.…
Steering
93 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages, hydraulic power assist system.
I have had repeated electrical issues with this car. It started with the radio shutting on & off on its own. Then the stabilitrack started flashing on. The first few times that was all it was, but in the fall of 2017, that sensor would come on & my brakes & steering were affected. In addition, the car will have…
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of steering while driving 20 MPH. The service power steering warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred three times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact…
Other or unspecified
89 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles.
The vehicle's radio flashes on and off and a 'service stabilitrak' warning comes on the odometer screen. I have read this causes serious issues with others that have had the same problem and there is no known fix.
When driving my car never ends up heating up, this makes me choose between being able to see or being able to be warm. This is a major problem living in wisconsin and I am not able to heat my car up in the winter. The only way that a little heat will come out is if I've already drove 5+ miles and I keep my car above…
Air bags
77 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 43,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. While stationary, the contact's vehicle was struck from behind and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the wrist, elbow, and nose, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to…
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. While driving less than 5 MPH, the accelerator pedal fractured without warning. The vehicle surged forward and crashed into a tree. The vehicle was coasted back onto the street and parked. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries.…
Stability control
69 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles.
While driving multiple times the "service power steering" message appeared on the dash. The steering wheel became tight and as I turned the car jerked outward almost causing me to hit other vehicle. Also the message "open, then close driver window" appears frequently. The radio and speedometer flickers on and off at…
My car has recently started to have the radio to turn on and off randomly. Sometimes more so when I push my brakes. Also occasionally get a service stabilltrak warning that flashes and goes away. From what I can read online, others have this problem with no solution. Some situations have gotten bad and I want to avoid…
Fuel system
61 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 50,500 miles.
Driving home from work at 11:15pm on september 8th, nearing the toll plaza in gary, indiana the car made a sudden sound kindve like a bang, the engine shut off, all the lights on the dash came on, I came to a stop and tried several times to start the vehicle and it would not do anything. Every time I tuned the key to…
Car only has 50,500 miles on it. Check engine light is on for gas air intake problems and maybe gasket problems. Car will be idle at a light and the rpms will rev up and down constantly. Seen where a lot of people are having this issue with even less miles on their cars. Shouldn't be happening. $300.00 fix quote.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Chevrolet Cruze recalls
Air bags: side/window
Risk: An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side rrab modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 5, 2025. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n252530830. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 23v674 and 23v870.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2014 buick verano and chevrolet cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
Air bags: side/window
Risk: An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side rrab modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 22, 2024. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n232425640.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2014 buick verano and chevrolet cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflators may rupture at the inflator weld joint. This recall is an expansion of recall 23v-674.
Air bags: side/window
Risk: An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side rrab modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 12, 2024. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n232408490.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2014 buick verano and chevrolet cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the key is removed without the transmission in park, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on october 14, 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, buick 1-800-521-7300, and gmc 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 buick verano and 2016 chevrolet malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in park. Also, certain 2013 buick encore, 2011 buick regal, 2013-2014 buick verano, 2011-2016 chevrolet cruze, 2010-2013 chevrolet equinox 2013-2015 chevrolet malibu, and 2011-2013 gmc terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."
Steering
Risk: Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on july 28, 2015. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 15386.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured november 8, 2013, to march 12, 2015, and 2015 chevrolet volt vehicles manufactured april 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.
Equipment: electrical
Risk: Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree celsius. The recall began in august 2014. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 14257.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 buick encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured august 23, 2012, to september 9, 2013; verano vehicles manufactured august 8, 2012, to june 20, 2013; chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured august 7, 2012, to august 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured may 10, 2011, to august 16, 2012 equipped with a calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
Air bags
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's air bag, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike and potentially seriously injure the vehicle occupants. Additionally, if the air bag does not inflate, the driver is at an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on june 28, 2014. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 14305.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 chevrolet cruze vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's front air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.
Transmission: axle shaft
Risk: If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle with a fractured half shaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right half shaft, as needed, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. Gm will send an interim letter to owners in may 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546. Gm's number for this recall is 14079. This is an expansion of recall 13v-452. Note: some vehicles subject to this recall were subject to the recall campaign initiated in 2013. Some of those vehicles were repaired using defective parts. Those owners will be advised that they m
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 chevrolet cruze vehicles equipped with a 1.4l turbo engine, and manufactured between november 28, 2012, and march 7, 2014. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "park" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "park" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "park" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or
Fix: General motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact general motors at 1-800-222-1020, buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and gmc owners at 1-800-462-8782. General motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 buick regal, lacrosse, verano, and enclave, and chevrolet impala, malibu, cruze, and traverse, and gmc acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect." they also fail to conform to fmvss number 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."
Transmission: axle shaft
Risk: If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle with a fractured half shaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: General motors has notified owners. Dealers will replace the half shaft assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on october 15, 2013. Owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300. This is general motors campaign number 13276.
Full defect summary
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 chevrolet cruze vehicles equipped with manual transmissions (mf3/mr5) and manufactured january 24, 2013, through august 1, 2013. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (233 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); electrical (187 complaints, typically around 59,000 miles); transmission (97 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze have?
- 10 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 6, 2025 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Chevrolet Cruze?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Cruze model year since 2000, with 702 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.