2011 Chevrolet Cruze Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 96about this part
- Share
- 13%of 733 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 96 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 13% of the 733 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle was recalled for the valve cover gasket which may leak oil and drop down causing a fire. I was told by the dealership that this was fixed upon taken it to a mechanic because the oil was dripping down causing smoke and the part that it was dripping on was red hot which was the coil wire. Was in fact not fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11322420, filed 2020-04, 117,000 miles“The 'AC off due to high engine temp' warning keeps coming on, the AC won't work and the temp gauge goes back to zero. We have had the engine coolant temp sensor replaced and the radiator temp sensor replaced also and we are still having this issue! Along with the dash and power steering goes out randomly while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11337079, filed 2020-07, 160,000 miles“The car is hesitating after stopping whether its a light or sign also has while in motion which almost got me hit! !t1here is also a burning smell at times! I have had it looked at within the month and they said it was a sensor , no-one seems to know what to do ! Bou8ght this car from honda in anderson indiana!! Its had problems the whole time I've had it1 ill never buy another Cruze”
NHTSA complaint #11383175, filed 2020-12, 89,300 miles“Me and my kids were driving down the highway when my 2011 chevy cruise just lost power and my engine stopped working... It will not start up at all. Mechanic cant figure out why. I've got tons of sensors going out everytime I turn around and I am a mother of a disabled son. We were on at parkway going 65 to 60 MPH. It could have been very bad. It happened ed in madison ville ky”
NHTSA complaint #11205148, filed 2019-05, 150,000 miles“It's been one year and my chevy Cruze has overheated twice. The first time the thermostat was wrong along with the thermo pipe that needed to be replaced. And now similar issue is happening where my car smells funny, I turn the heat in and the car will start to over heat and never warm the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11172351, filed 2019-01, 50,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V502000Jul 5, 2016General 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…Covers: Chevrolet Cruze 2011–2016, Equinox 2010–2013, Malibu 2013–2016 +4 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 17% |
| 2018 | 14 | 13% |
| 2017 | 33 | 16% |
| 2016 | 59 | 24% |
| 2015 | 50 | 20% |
| 2014 | 187 | 27% |
| 2013 | 122 | 21% |
| 2012 | 196 | 23% |
| 2011 | 96 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
257 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
193 complaintsOther or unknown
80 complaintsBrakes
75 complaintsElectronic stability control
75 complaintsVehicle speed control
70 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsFuel system
43 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsEngine cooling
39 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology