2011 Chevrolet Cruze Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 193about this part
- Share
- 26%of 733 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,718miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 193 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 26% of the 733 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,718 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“When taking off from stopped position the car jerked and would not shift to second, without tapping the gas peddle. After pulling into where I live, I stopped and tried to drive forward but it would not move only in reverse would the car move. The car is in the shop now. Still don't know what is wrong. I will never buy another chevy Cruze.”
NHTSA complaint #11071821, filed 2018-02, 127,000 miles“The vehicle shut down while driving, warning, battery savings mode came on. Vehicle was towed, has not since started back up. Key's will not remove from the ignition. I believe it is due to faulty wiring causing the electrical system to short out, although, I am uncertain.”
NHTSA complaint #11375361, filed 2020-11, 134,000 miles“While driving in town I took off from a stoplight and my car all of sudden did not have drive, it just revved. Could not get it to move forward at all. Car never shifted right to begin with. We had reverse gear but no forward. Changed transmission and TCM and the car will move but continues to rev to high. Cannot drive the car the way it is. Car only has 55000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10925343, filed 2016-11, 55,000 miles“I have been having several issues lately that are not covered under warranty with my car. Power train issues, stability issues, sensor issues. These issues have happened on and off and some have been fixed before and they keep getting worse. The car starts shaking really bad when I am driving. It does not feel safe.”
NHTSA complaint #10916613, filed 2016-10, 154,000 miles“The Cruze sputters or hesitates when braked or idling, the service traction control, services stabilitrak came on along with a flashing check engine light. I loose power and feel like I'm needing to press a lot harder on the gas to accelerate.”
NHTSA complaint #11317469, filed 2020-03, 131,468 milesRelated recalls
- 11V273000May 6, 2011General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 6, 2009, through april 27, 2011 and equipped with an…Covers: Chevrolet Cruze 2011
Related service bulletins
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010651Oct 10, 2024This service bulletin informs the technician of an alternate lift procedure that has been developed when the lift plate does not fit the top of the transmission case for 6T30…
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | 35% |
| 2018 | 23 | 21% |
| 2017 | 39 | 19% |
| 2016 | 31 | 12% |
| 2015 | 38 | 15% |
| 2014 | 98 | 14% |
| 2013 | 113 | 19% |
| 2012 | 137 | 16% |
| 2011 | 193 | 26% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
257 complaintsElectrical system
96 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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