2011 Chevrolet Cruze Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 7%of 733 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,215miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 7% of the 733 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,215 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Takata recall. Recently while driving, my car will randomly say service stabilitrak or service traction control whenever I turn the wheel backing up but wasn't affecting the car in any way as far as I could tell. My headlights would also flicker at the same time so I figured it had to be something electrical. Yesterday while turning onto a different street and today while driving straight down a street I lost power steering.”
NHTSA complaint #11195510, filed 2019-04, 114,500 miles“Was parked in front of an establishment and was unable to remove ignition key or move the gear shift up and down. I was able to remove the overdrive box in front of the gear shift so I could shift the car into gear and drive home, however, because the car was not recognizing the gear shift was in park I was still unable to remove the ignition key when I got home so the car's battery died. …”
NHTSA complaint #10561390, filed 2014-01, 73,000 miles“While driving my new 2011 chevy Cruze on highway 10 in minnesota, with out any warning or any other indications the steering wheel fell off in the hands of the driver. We crossed several lanes of traffic and finally got the car stopped just inches from hitting the guardrail.”
NHTSA complaint #10392252, filed 2011-03, 1,609 miles“As I was driving down the street my car did a shift as I was approaching the light.me and my husband look at each other and stated what was that I processed to make a left turn and park my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10692895, filed 2015-03, 27,576 milesRelated recalls
- 11V270000May 6, 2011General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through april 21, 2011. The bolt attaching the…Covers: Chevrolet Cruze 2011
- 11V221000Apr 6, 2011General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet cruze vehicles. During manufacturing the steering wheel could have been improperly fastened and…Covers: Chevrolet Cruze 2011
Related service bulletins
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
257 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
193 complaintsElectrical system
96 complaintsOther or unknown
80 complaintsBrakes
75 complaintsElectronic stability control
75 complaintsVehicle speed control
70 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