2014 Chevrolet Cruze Engine Problems

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

216Engine complaints

30.9%Of all 698 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

ENGINE216 · 30.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM180 · 25.8%

POWER TRAIN94 · 13.5%

STEERING91 · 13%

Unspecified / other89 · 12.8%

Share of the 698 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze overview page.

What owners report

“LETTER FROM CONGRESSWOMAN COMSTOCK ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE CHEVY CRUZ ENGINEERING FAILURE OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10845494 — filed 03/07/2016

“CAR RANDOMLY WILL SHUTOFF/JERK AND RESTART, SIMILAR TO TURNING OFF THE KEY AND TURNING IT BACK ON IMMEDIATELY. ALL OF THE DASH LIGHTS CAME ON…”NHTSA complaint 10780430 — filed 10/07/2015

“LOOSES POWER WHEN SITTING AT LIGHT, DOESN'T QUITE SHUT OFF, CONSTANT BELT SQUEALING, ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON, TAKEN BACK TO DEALERSHIP ON 3/21/15 BECAUSE THE…”NHTSA complaint 10726005 — filed 06/18/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze: 216 of 698 complaints on file (30.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze have in total?

698 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 68 involved a crash, 17 involved a fire, 55 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.