NHTSA Safety Recalls
Chevrolet Cruze Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2011 to 2019, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 9 model years (2011–2019) the Chevrolet Cruze has 44 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2014 with 10; the cleanest is 2019 with 2.
- Model years
- 9
- Total recalls
- 44
- Worst year
- 2014
- Cleanest year
- 2019
2011–2019
10 recalls
2 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Chevrolet Cruze | 2 | |
| 2018 Chevrolet Cruze | 3 | |
| 2017 Chevrolet Cruze | 2 | |
| 2016 Chevrolet Cruze | 4 | |
| 2015 Chevrolet Cruze | 4 | |
| 2014 Chevrolet Cruze | 10 | |
| 2013 Chevrolet Cruze | 5 | |
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 7 | |
| 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 7 |
What gets recalled most on the Chevrolet Cruze
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION6
- AIR BAGS5
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT4
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW3
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE3
- STEERING3
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT2
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER2
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST2
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.