2012 Chevrolet Cruze Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 86about this part
- Share
- 10%of 865 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 86 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 10% of the 865 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car jerked while driving it down the road then the service stablizer light come on then the check engine light. When I had it looked at it came back that the crankshaft position sensor was bad and needed to be replaced. After researching I noticed that several people had the same issue. If so many are having the issue why hasnt there been a recall done on this yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11210721, filed 2019-05, 8,334 miles“My engine is leaking oil and my transmission is slipping. After I filled up the gas tank one day the car jerked and the engine light never went off. I'm not sure why there isn't a recall on it when apparently these cars are notorious for these issues. Jack maxton told me some gear broke inside my transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #11329427, filed 2020-06, 120,000 miles“Burning oil smell started after an oil change. I have replaced the intake tubing that leads in the turbo because when I replaced the throttle position sensor in the turbo area, there was oil in the turbo intake. It has lost some power since I started experiencing the burning smell. It now smells like plastic burning since replacing the intake tubing/gasket.”
NHTSA complaint #11084971, filed 2018-04, 118,000 miles“5/1/2019 my radio started going on and off while driving home then on 5/2/2019 it started blinking stalibitrak on my gauge panel along with the radio going on and off. Is this something I need to be concerned with as my car is no longer under warranty and I'm not raking in the dough to have this on my plate along with the other issues with the car. I've only had this car for a year and a half.”
NHTSA complaint #11205529, filed 2019-05, 93,000 miles“My car jerked a few times before it stopped in moving traffic going 30 miles and without warning except clicking noises. I had my three grandkids with me. I coasted to get out of traffic. Was told my transmission went. Ii am the only owner, 68,000 miles on my car. I am highly upset. Please advise.”
NHTSA complaint #11098242, filed 2018-05, 68,000 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 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
268 complaintsElectrical system
196 complaintsBrakes
150 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
137 complaintsElectronic stability control
108 complaintsSteering
103 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.
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