2012 Chevrolet Cruze Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 52about this part
- Share
- 6%of 865 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,340miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 6% of the 865 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,340 miles. 2 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.
“Pcv valve cover gasket keeps having leak issues. In three years I have replace three pcv valve cover gaskets. I have talked with the Chevrolet dealership and they admit that it's a design flaw problem. This should have been a recall and I should not have had to purchase this three times and have it put on one each time.”
NHTSA complaint #11185526, filed 2019-03, 126,000 miles“After stopping at a stop sign, I attempted to proceed thru the intersection when the car starting missing and then stopped and would not start. Car was towed to progressive Chevrolet and they replaced the fuel pump control module. This is what they thought was the problem and it was not. I will open separate complaints for each incident with the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10575676, filed 2014-03, 44,286 miles“It keep saying A/C off due to high engine temp but it stay in cold n I got coolant sensor radiator sensor all fixed n it keep sayin the same stuff it's giving me a head ache wen I go for long drives to mall or store it pops on”
NHTSA complaint #11402534, filed 2021-03, 161 miles“The car says in the instrument cluster engine looses power and to service stabilitrac. Then I loose acceleration. I have to coast to the shoulder shut the car down and restart. It happens more often on the freeway which is super scary. This happens every time drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11060707, filed 2018-01, 76,000 miles“Brought my car in for what looked like intake seals and found out that the intake manifold manifold is cracked. I called many other auto repair places and found that this is a massive problem and can only be gotten from the dealer and I will be getting one of the last in this area at the cost of $450.00 plus time. The car started running ruff and has 9 different codes all relating to a lean condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10886171, filed 2016-07, 87,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V289000Jun 22, 2012General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through may 14, 2012. Attachment…Covers: Chevrolet Cruze 2011–2012
Related service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 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…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10234144Mar 20, 2023This informational 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.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
268 complaintsElectrical system
196 complaintsBrakes
150 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
137 complaintsElectronic stability control
108 complaintsSteering
103 complaintsOther or unknown
86 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.
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