CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Chevrolet Cruze has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 587 complaints with NHTSA, including 54 crashes, 8 fires, 32 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (212 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 5 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2013 Chevrolet Cruze recalls
Key Can Be Removed Before Park Is Engaged, Risking Rollaway
The electronic park lock lever on these vehicles may allow the ignition key to be removed while the transmission is not in PARK.
Most common 2013 Chevrolet Cruze problems
Problem areas named in the 587 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 212 |
| Electrical System | 122 |
| Power Train | 113 |
| Unknown Or Other | 75 |
| Steering | 74 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 62 |
| Air Bags | 49 |
| Service Brakes | 45 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 29 |
What owners report
I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH MY STUDENT FINANCIAL AID MONEY AS SOON AS I GOT 5 CAR A FEW BLOCKS AWAY AND THE CAR STARTED BOILING.THEN THE KEY IGNITION SYSTEM SAID USE POCKET TRANSMITTER THAT DIDN'T WORK .I PURCHASED A NEW BATTERY I HAVE A MECHANIC THAT'S WHY I PURCHASED THE CAR I WAS CONFIDANT JE COULD FIX IT NO MATTER WHAT THE CAR WAS3 VERY UNSAFE NO WARMING ABOUT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE THEN WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE CAR IT STOPPED SUDDENLY AND I CHECKED THE FLUIDS PUT ANTIFREEZE AND OIL THE CAR ENGINE WAS SO HOT IT DAMAGED THE HEATER BYPASS HOSE.I REALLY NEEDED MY TRANSPORTATION I GO SCHOOL WAS A OUT TO GET A JOB I'M HOMELESS I WAS GOING TO A SHELTER FOR HELP BUT IF I GET A JOB I CAN AFFORD RENT.
Iâd like to report this vehicle and its engine as I did not know I could before we have had this car since 2015 This engine has chronic repeated issues that Chevy would patch once under âspecial coveragesâ or âextended warrantyâ and it fails again and again but they only honor it 1 time even if it fails yet again due to bad engineering or design flaws. This car has had 3 water pumps 5 water outlets- I eventually had to buy an off market alternative to stop this from failing, 2 (about to be 3) valve covers because the PCV valve is a chronic failure on the system cause oil to bypass into the intake and feed back into the turbo but itâs built into the valve cover instead of a
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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact felt ill and pulled over to the side of the road. The contact stated that a passerby stopped and found the contact unconscious inside the vehicle. The ambulance was called to the scene, and the contact was taken to the hospital. The doctor determined that the contact had 27% of carbon monoxide inside the body. The contact received oxygen to expel the carbon monoxide. The vehicle remained near the walking trail where the contact had pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. Prior to the issue
When I accelerate my rpm goes up but car dosent move as speed says and takes for me to let off the gas to speed up , and my steering when I turn it pulls away n it keep popping up service traction and going off
2013 Chevrolet Cruze safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 5 | 5 | 4 (10.9% rollover risk) |
2013 Chevrolet Cruze questions
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze: Key Can Be Removed Before Park Is Engaged, Risking Rollaway; Equipment:Electrical; Air Bags; Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft; Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze?
Based on 587 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (212), Electrical System (122), Power Train (113).
How safe is the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze up to 5 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Chevrolet Cruze has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.