2012 Chevrolet Cruze Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 150about this part
- Share
- 17%of 865 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 150 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 17% of the 865 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 26 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.
“When I use the brakes and the air is on the car will not stop like it should. It keeps moving. I looked this up and it shows there is a recall on the brake booster vacuum pipe but because my VIN number doesn't match what you have predetermined that will have faulty parts chevy says my car doesn't have a recall. How exactly do you predict what cars will have faulty parts?”
NHTSA complaint #11210493, filed 2019-05, 116,000 miles“I've noticed this problem getting worse over the last month. When I'm backing up, I have to push really hard on the break peddle to get the car to come to a stop. Then today I started having the same problem while in drive and coming to a stop at a stop sign. I think the break booster or some component in the breaking system is faulty. Ive heard of a lot of other people having the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11340053, filed 2020-07, 149,000 miles“As I'm driving in the city of atlanta georgia my car chevy Cruze 2012 has many issues as the car being in motion as I press the brakes to come to a stop the brakes pressure gets and do not stop I found out did I have to tap on the gas again and then press the brake to get it to comply sort of scary almost causing a wreck every time”
NHTSA complaint #11150359, filed 2018-11, 130,000 miles“While parallel parking on a city street, brakes became unresponsive and I almost hit another car. I have had to have the brake booster pump replaced twice in two years and now it needs to be replaced again but dealer won't acknowledge that there is a known issue and because it is not involved in a recall, why I do not know, I must pay out of pocket. 3 booster pumps in 2 years but no recall???”
NHTSA complaint #11113184, filed 2018-07, 57,000 miles“Was backing out of my parking spot in apartment complex, brake assist failed to engage hard to stop required a lot of [unexpected] pressure on brake pedal. Almost backed into neighbors car, could have backed into a child. Brakes continued to operate in similar manner until I got to the street.. Issue seems to similar to chevy Cruze recall for 1.4turbo”
NHTSA complaint #10725179, filed 2015-06, 38,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V360000Aug 15, 2013General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with 1.4L DOHC gasoline turbo engines and 6T40 front wheel…Covers: Chevrolet Cruze 2011–2012
Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 13% |
| 2018 | 13 | 12% |
| 2017 | 19 | 9% |
| 2016 | 19 | 8% |
| 2015 | 18 | 7% |
| 2014 | 31 | 4% |
| 2013 | 50 | 9% |
| 2012 | 150 | 17% |
| 2011 | 75 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
268 complaintsElectrical system
196 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
137 complaintsElectronic stability control
108 complaintsSteering
103 complaintsOther or unknown
86 complaintsFuel system
52 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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