2013 Chevrolet Cruze transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 16V502000Jul 5, 20168,367 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  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 the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

  Risk: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

• Recall 14V151000Mar 31, 2014174,046 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with a 1.4L turbo engine, and manufactured between November 28, 2012, and March 7, 2014. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.

  Risk: If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle with a fractured half shaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right half shaft, as needed, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. GM will send an interim letter to owners in May 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546. GM's number for this recall is 14079. This is an expansion of recall 13V-452. NOTE: Some vehicles subject to this recall were subject to the recall campaign initiated in 2013. Some of those vehicles were repaired using defective parts. Those owners will be advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles.

• Recall 13V452000Sep 23, 20133,161 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

  General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with manual transmissions (MF3/MR5) and manufactured January 24, 2013, through August 1, 2013. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.

  Risk: If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle with a fractured half shaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: General Motors has notified owners. Dealers will replace the half shaft assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300. This is General Motors campaign number 13276.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 1, 2026TXElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11768211 · source
2. Filed Jun 7, 2024TXEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   I own 3 Chevy Cruze, a 2012, 2013 and 2016. They all partial power down or decelerate while driving. The local Chevy dealers has no recalls for this issue or any other for that matter. Please advise

   NHTSA complaint #11593075 · source
3. Filed Sep 4, 2023NJOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Coming home from grocery shopping the night of Sept 3, 2023 the radio kept turning off then coming back on. I was on the highway about 20miles from home radio still turning on and off about every 5mins (go black/blank then light back up) and I had felt when i would accelerate it would as I would slightly go up hill. Once I jad got about 4miles from my house the radio went off once again and dash warning light said "Stabili Trak" and head lights had went off then came back on…

   NHTSA complaint #11542531 · source
4. Filed Apr 17, 2023MDEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   The 2013 Chevy Cruze is prone to overheating and there is always a coolant leak or something related to the coolant/antifreeze that is leaking or not correct. My Chevy Cruze has been leaking coolant profusely and so has my friends who had a Chevy Cruze as well. It is truly a pain to continuously refill the coolant so that the vehicle will not overheat. A recall needs to be in place immediately. I’ve heard this same story on Chevy Cruze a way too many times.

   NHTSA complaint #11517399 · source
5. Filed Jan 27, 2023NYTowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while her daughter was exiting a parking lot at approximately 5 MPH, and making a right turn, she heard a sharp cracking sound from the passenger’s front side of the vehicle. The contact stated that her daughter drove only a few feet more when the front-end lowered down to the right. The contact’s daughter stated that the passenger’s side front wheel had detached from the vehicle and was laying on the roadway. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11504072 · source
6. Filed Sep 18, 2022OHElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   My car just shut off by itself while I was driving without any warning. My check engine light isn’t on and I just got my car out of the shop a few weeks ago, so I’m not sure why this happened. It is not safe and was definitely scary, being that I am pregnant and also had daughter with me.

   NHTSA complaint #11485045 · source
7. Filed Jun 26, 2022TXEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   I just bought the car and it is over heating and the turbo is acting up high RPMs and not shifting correctly and shakes at 60 mph

   NHTSA complaint #11471001 · source
8. Filed Dec 31, 2021TXEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicle keeps going to A/C off due to vehicle running hot. I've gone to the dealer and various shops had the water pump, hoses, outlet housing, thermostat replaced. I still smell coolant leaking and burning off when I open the hood I see the engine and catalytic converter wet and drying off as the wetness evaporates; the smell stays inside the car. The effects of smelling coolant has to be toxic, has any studies been done on long term effects of smelling coolant? I spend…

   NHTSA complaint #11445713 · source
9. Filed Oct 25, 2021KYBrakesEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Check-engine light comes on and stays; after repairs, it keeps flashing. "Traction control" message comes on and stays on. The air conditioning system keeps warning to be turned off, and heats up the car when not turned off. The care drives and dies while driving. The transmission is not consistent, takes much more time to accelerate. Breaks and fan replaced after a year of purchased and about 1,500 dollars have just been spent in repairs and the car still gives a…

   NHTSA complaint #11438153 · source
10. Filed Apr 8, 202199,898 miGATransmission & Drivetrain

    My vehicle started losing pressure upon having it checked i was informed that the turbine in the engine was defective and blowing out the old from my injun my car is rendered useless due to the fact that this turbine was part of chevy's recall in my car having been at chevy dealerships it was never addressed. I need my car fixed as soon as possible it is my only means of transportation.

    NHTSA complaint #11407012 · source
11. Filed Apr 4, 2021138,000 miOHEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

    I have a 2013 chevy cruze 1.4l turbo. The past month or so when i am driving on an incline or hill it loses power and the traction control light and stability control light comes on and the check engine light flashes. About a week ago i was coming home from class and my car lost power and almost got smashed by a semi and today it lost power and almost got rear ended. Have had several mechanics look at it and they can find the problem.

    NHTSA complaint #11406347 · source
12. Filed Nov 13, 2020CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    Recall: n202299080 the cracks in the faulty pcv valve prevented proper air intake and pressurization to and from the intake engine. Because the vehicle has been operating under these strenuous improper conditions, the turbo has not been able to spool properly in accordance with its design and has also become defective/in need of replacement. Faulty pressurization does not only affect the pcv valve, but the components on either side of the valve and their processes as well.…

    NHTSA complaint #11374493 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology