repaired · 2026 Q3
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.
2014 Chevrolet CruzeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 705 owner complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, most often about the engine. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-764 the manufacturer reports only 15% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze has problems
705 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
219Engine16 crash/fire/injury
188Electrical system15 crash/fire/injury
99Power train5 crash/fire/injury
93Steering11 crash/fire/injury
77Air bags47 crash/fire/injury
69Electronic stability control (ESC)3 crash/fire/injury
60Fuel/propulsion system
42Visibility/wiper
39Vehicle speed control
13719 other systems33 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 219 | 16 |
| Electrical system | 188 | 15 |
| Power train | 99 | 5 |
| Steering | 93 | 11 |
| Air bags | 77 | 47 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 69 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 60 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 42 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 39 | 5 |
| 19 other systems | 137 | 33 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2014 Chevrolet Cruze recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
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.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Electrical system: 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.
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repaired · 2016 Q4
Steering
Risk. Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Equipment: electrical
Risk. Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
repaired · 2015 Q3
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.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Power train: 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…
repaired · 2016 Q1
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
65kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 131 engine complaints. 80% were reported before 100,000 miles.
32under 30k miles105under 100k miles26100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
12 owners mentioned a cost$900median
Middle half: $638 – $3,108
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Cruze year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cruze median. How we score
'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Chevrolet Cruze safety ratings
2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Cruze owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
To the Office of Defects Investigation, I am writing to formally report a dangerous and urgent safety defect regarding my 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. My vehicle is exhibiting severe symptoms that pose an immediate risk of vehicle rollaway, property damage, and personal injury, and has left me dangerously…
It happened on [XXX] where the service engine light was on and died in the middle of traffic. This light was on after we purchased the vehicle but not on when we test drove it. I think the dealership knew about and are not wanting to fix it. Not the car want start at all. My son spent his hard…
For the first question, I’d strengthen it to: The vehicle has experienced repeated engine and engine-cooling system failures, including recurring overheating and coolant loss. Over approximately the past year, I have had to replace or repair numerous components, including the radiator, thermostat…
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