2011 Chevrolet Cruze Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 80about this part
- Share
- 11%of 733 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,379miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 80 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 11% of the 733 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,379 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Takata recall, I have a 2011 chevy Cruze. My turbo is having underboost failure and needs replaced. I can no longer increase speed while driving on the road to pass cars or go up hills, I have seen several other chevy cruzes with the same year been recalled for the same problem. When I typed my VIN number in nothing popped up. So why doesn't my car qualify ?”
NHTSA complaint #11094088, filed 2018-05, 66,000 miles“The chrome plating on both the front driver and passenger interior door handles started to peel off which created sharp edges on the handles in which I and others have cut ourselves on. I had to chip some of the chrome plating off and wrap the handles with tape to prevent myself and my kids from getting cut on the peeling chrome finish.”
NHTSA complaint #10874606, filed 2016-06, 45,000 miles“This happened twice: I was going down a mountain in southwestern va, where I am from, and it was like the brakes were grabbing. I could feel it in the brake peddle, steering wheel, and floor. I thought they were not going to stop me. We pulled the front tires to check the brakes and rotors, and they are both fine..the passenger with me could feel it too both times.”
NHTSA complaint #10733683, filed 2015-07, 58,000 miles“I have several issues with this car I have a mechanic looking at it now and I can give you a detailed report of every thing he finds wrong with it when he is done I do know that I loss engine power in the middle of the street while waiting to turn at a light”
NHTSA complaint #11185751, filed 2019-03, 133,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 9% |
| 2018 | 24 | 22% |
| 2017 | 31 | 15% |
| 2016 | 43 | 17% |
| 2015 | 46 | 18% |
| 2014 | 92 | 13% |
| 2013 | 78 | 13% |
| 2012 | 86 | 10% |
| 2011 | 80 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
257 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
193 complaintsElectrical system
96 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 31, 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