2012 Chevrolet Cruze Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 865 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,022miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the wheels of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 1% of the 865 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,022 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle turned off in the middle of taking a left turn. Caused the car to go off the road into a graded lot. At this point causing my tire to go flat and damaging the fender and passenger door. This is not the first time the car has turned off on me. I have had it in the shop 3 times in the 4 months that I have owned this vehicle and still nothing is resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10639184, filed 2014-09, 32,945 miles“I was driving to work around 6 am my dash board blinked off and on and showed an error traction control/stabilitrack. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer at least 3 times and they tell me when the vehicle is in their care it does happen. The last time I let them keep the vehicle for a 1 1/2 weeks and it happen the next day I drove it. Now I'm trying to figure out who is going to reimburse me for the rental I needed.”
NHTSA complaint #10629841, filed 2014-09, 39,100 miles“Blown turbo/oil cooling system. Replaced, $2050.00.,, coolant reservoir cracked/ replaced/with labor $200.00. Valve cover, inner crack(gasket crack) also, $175.00,, tire total flat(tried to fill with air) tire became flat within 1 minute,, had to buy new tire. $125.00/.. Coil pack replaced, $175.00,, battery(died), replaced $125.00// ocu/ replaced,$200.00// oil plug replaced $27.00 GM part. Partsdirect price with shipping $7.00 !!!, I reelly got the shaft on that 1 !! On star cover unglued & fell off,, other than all this, it is the most fuel efficient motor vehicle I have ever owned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10969596, filed 2017-03, 100,000 miles“My 2012 chevy Cruze suddenly developed vibration in the front end as well as pulling to the right. Pulled over to inspect it and found a large bulge in the sidewall on the front passenger side tire. I drove it to discount tire where they said it was not safe to drive and it needed to be replaced. They wont get into any warranty/defect issues they referred me to the chevy dealer for that. I did have them put the old tire in the trunk. When I got home I pulled it out to look at it and on the inside of the tire right where the bulge is the tire is cracked on the inside. Ugh! …”
NHTSA complaint #10577470, filed 2014-04, 22,253 miles“I just bought a 2012 chevy Cruze. At take off and turning around curves at low speed the steering and the wheels shake. I took it to the dealership. And couldn't find anything wrong with it but it continues to do it. Very upsetting that it is brand new and already having problems. I really like my car but wish it was fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10437369, filed 2011-11Related service bulletins
- 11026104Jun 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
- 11017016Mar 14, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss…
- 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.
- 11006282Jul 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
- 10253770Apr 18, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
- 10253526Apr 8, 2024This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
- 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…
- 10245250Oct 30, 2023This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
Wheels: 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 complaintsFuel system
52 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaintsAir bags
34 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
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