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2013 Chevrolet Cruze Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze has 118 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze

Engine
118
Powertrain
108
Steering
74
Other
74
Electrical
74
Airbags
39
Brakes
28
Visibility
24
Speed Control
20
Suspension
7
Structure
5
Lights
4

118

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 7, 2026ENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
Aug 11, 2025ENGINEThis is the second time that we have experienced over heating issues. Currently the car has been ou...
Apr 8, 2025ENGINECheck engine light is on and the low fuel efficiency which will cause the system to fail and the veh...
Mar 3, 2025ENGINEfor some strange reason the engine has 150K miles on it and has been extremely well maintained howev...
Feb 26, 2025ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
Oct 18, 2024ENGINEThe engine in my 2013 chevy cruze failed due to the head gasket, and it causes the car to overheat. ...
May 17, 2024ENGINECoolant loss and overheating requiring additional coolant. Warning of possible power loss due to ove...
Apr 16, 2024ENGINEEverything thing on this engine has failed. Oil and coolant leaks just keep happening now the head g...
Nov 22, 2023ENGINERecall Bulletin: 14371B; water pump leaked causing a crack in the coolant reservoir, The dealership ...
Oct 1, 2023ENGINEThe car overheated in the Spring of 2023 and was towed to a repair shop. The shop determined the the...
Aug 15, 2023ENGINEWas driving engine started to rattle, smoke out the tail pipe, check engine came on with a code that...
Aug 5, 2023ENGINE2013 chevy cruze has so many coolant leaks coming from different locations. This vehicle should be o...
Jul 10, 2023ENGINEMy car constantly has coolant and oil leaks, a/c getting clogged , car is stalling while I drive if ...
Jul 2, 2023ENGINEI was on my way home, its a 15 minute drive, I was about 5 minutes from home, I was on 279 North doi...
May 11, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving at various speeds on sever...
May 1, 2023ENGINEThis car has had many heating/cooling issues. Coolant leaks is a constant. From having vacuum leaks...
Mar 8, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact leased a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s...
Mar 5, 2023ENGINEvalve cover gasket had to be replaced at about 65,00 miles. Multiple leaks from various locations ...
Mar 1, 2023ENGINEI have a blown gasket which is causing my engine to run hot which i can’t afford because the cost of...
Jan 13, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that soon after she purchased the vehicl...

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