2011 Model Year

Chevrolet Cruze

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
726
Recalls
3
Crashes
38
Severe
89

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

11V273000 May 2011

Other

No consequence data available

11V270000 May 2011

Other

No consequence data available

11V221000 Apr 2011

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Feb 2026

The vehicle continues to overheat. The fan has been changed, the thermostat has been changed, the coolant reservoir has been changed, the cadilatic c...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle shut off u...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving 25-35 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear and then...

Engine
Jul 2025

The engine is leaking oil. There are clearly known issues with this engine such as oil leaks and engine fires. There was a previous recall on this...

Engine
Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RPM increased and there was a burning oil odor...

Electrical System
Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the brake lights, power locks, and windshield wipers were inoperable. The contact sta...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Mar 2025

When I start my vehicle and go over a certain speed it show service abs system it also makes a grinding sound when breaking before that speed is hit i...

Power Train
Jan 2025

Vehicle does not shift gears, jumpy, sluggish, disengages then jerks back into gear. Hazard when trying to pickup speed to accelerate into highway tr...

Air Bags Crash
Jan 2025

I was hit side impact my airbags didn’t deploy in the car they deployed under the hood I was hit by a vehicle doing approximately 50 miles an hour th...

Engine
Jan 2025

Watery oil looking liquid making puddles under car. Orange fluid seen pooling from above. Head gasket blown?

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has 726 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 38 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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