2014 Chevrolet Cruze Problems, Recalls & Reliability
1,103 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, alongside 10 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 96/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 68,159 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 2018–2019.
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Where 2014 sits among all Cruze years
What owners report
“Nox position 1 sensor went bad. It was recalled on other chevy cruze diesel vins but mine was not recalled and it went bad i took it to the dealer for a check engine light and they told me it was a nox sensor but that it was not recalled on my vin so it was not covered”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Cruze
“I was at a stop light and had "reduced engine power," "service stabilitrak," come on and the radio went dead and the dash lights went dead too. I am really concerned about this happening on the highway at speed.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Cruze
“I tried to put my car in drive, but the engine would rev and i was not able to move forward. The d on the dashboard would just blink. I had to turn the car off and back on to make it stop.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Cruze
“My vehicle takes too long to accelerate. The engine light came on. When checked the code that came up was the turbo.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Cruze
“Power steering forums say there a recall my car and light is on. So is there ? Manufactured july 2013.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Cruze
“Airbags did not deploy during accident. After accident; car displayed service airbags . Head hit windshield”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Cruze
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 703 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 57,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 29,000 and 80,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (10)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators may rupture at the inflator weld joint. This recall is an expansion of Recall 23V-674.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or…
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…
Fix: 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…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014.…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's front air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's…
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…
Fix: 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…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the…
Fix: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may…
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…
Fix: 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.…
Technical service bulletins
1,917 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze drew 1,103 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 96/100, scored against the model's worst year (2012).
What are the most common 2014 Chevrolet Cruze problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze are engine (233 complaints), electrical (205), and other (163).
At what mileage do 2014 Chevrolet Cruze problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Chevrolet Cruze problems around 57,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 29,000 and 80,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze have recalls?
10 recall campaigns apply to the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.