2013 Chevrolet Cruze Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

210Engine complaints

35.9%Of all 585 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE210 · 35.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM117 · 20%

POWER TRAIN111 · 19%

Unspecified / other75 · 12.8%

STEERING74 · 12.6%

Share of the 585 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze overview page.

What owners report

“JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING OUR CRUZE, IS HAS FAILED TO START ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. AFTER 2 OR 3 KEY TURNS, IT DOES START…”NHTSA complaint 10615790 — filed 07/23/2014

“MY SISTER AND I RENTAL A CAR IT STOP ON THE INTERSTATE,WE WAS STUCK FROM 830PM UNTIL 530AM,NO HELP FROM BUDGET.”NHTSA complaint 10596565 — filed 06/06/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD DECELERATE TO 30 MPH. THE CONTACT…”NHTSA complaint 10594782 — filed 05/29/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze: 210 of 585 complaints on file (35.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze have in total?

585 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 54 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 32 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.