Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has 7 recalls, 728 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
7
Recalls
728
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
16V502000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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 t...
11V273000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 6, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 27, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WI...
12V289000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 14, 2012. A...
11V221000
STEERING
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES. DURING MANUFACTURING THE STEERING WHEEL COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FAST...
12V288000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 31, 2012. S...
11V270000
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 21, 2011. THE BOLT ATTA...
13V360000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with 1.4L DOHC gasoline turbo engines and 6T40 front w...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
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Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The primary failure is a total loss of engine power and electrical systems while the vehicle is in m... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving 25-35 MPH, the vehicl... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | When I start my vehicle and go over a certain speed it show service abs system it also makes a grind... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while dri... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine is leaking oil. There are clearly known issues with this engine such as oil leaks and e... |
| Mar 29, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Jan 26, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I was hit side impact my airbags didn’t deploy in the car they deployed under the hood I was hit by ... |
| Jan 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Watery oil looking liquid making puddles under car. Orange fluid seen pooling from above. Head gask... |
| Dec 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the brake lights, power locks, and ... |
| Jun 24, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruz. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| May 22, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while attempting to leave a parking lot,... |
| May 9, 2024 | ENGINE | Since I’ve brought the car there is always an issue with the car overheating and something with the ... |
| May 8, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | I bought my car used. I have replaced the Brake Pedal Position Sensor 3 times on my own and 1 time ... |
| May 1, 2024 | ENGINE | Losing coolant seems like blown head gasket |
| Apr 1, 2024 | ENGINE | The vehicle continues to overheat. The fan has been changed, the thermostat has been changed, the c... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | ENGINE | The main seal |
| Jan 25, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving home on the interstate after work, I was travelling at around 65 miles per hour, with ... |
| Nov 25, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. 1.4 engine. Manual transmission. No accidents. Mileage: 69,000 The engine ha... |
| Oct 25, 2023 | ENGINE | September 21, 2023 had taken my 2011 Chevy Cruze to a service center because i noticed an oil leak o... |