2013 Chevrolet Cruze Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 9%of 587 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,870miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, 9% of the 587 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,870 miles. 12 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.
“I was slowing down for stop light and vehicles in front of me. The vehicles in front of me stopped suddenly, and I pressed on the brake pedal, but the vehicle wasn't slowing/stopping; I then pulled the emergency brake handle and my vehicle stopped, but unfortunately it was too late. I was at least 3-5 car lengths away from the vehicle in front of me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10730582, filed 2015-06, 21,000 miles“I bought a 2013 chevy Cruze a year ago. The brakes fail when car is in reverse and the brake pedal gets hard. It happens intermittently but I've taken it to the dealership twice and they couldn't find anything wrong. I'm afraid for my son to continue to drive this vehicle. There are no recalls but an internet search says there are many brake problems with all cruzes. Not happy I made this purchase and will be trading this in if the next service appt doesnt find anything wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #11101780, filed 2018-06, 53,000 miles“Best way to describe what happened was when I was sitting at the stop sign behind someone, with foot on the brake pedal, my car went forward about a foot or so, no gas acceleration from myself, I don't know if the gas was auto controlled, but I felt like I wasn't pushing on the brake enough even though I was, I did some investigating and I read online that other people have been having similar issues with their 2013 chevy Cruze.”
NHTSA complaint #10515067, filed 2013-06, 800 miles“Since purchasing my car it has done strange things with what I thought was the breaks. When stopping at a light etc.. The car will jump forward.. Sometimes only once and others it does it over and over until I accelerate again. I took it to the dealership where I purchased it. David maus in sandford fl. The service tech took a ride with me.. He stated that he's heard this from other chevy Cruze owners and it's just what these cars do. It did demonstrate the jumping, thrusting forward while the service tech was driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11003990, filed 2017-07, 200 miles“While driving the car on an off ramp the display panel showed 3 warning light, ABS, traction control, and brake. The communication panel, where the speed and all communications about the car are given, then said reduced engine power and my car slowed down and my power steering stopped working. The panel then also said service stabilitrak and service traction control. It has happened more than once since I bought the vehicle and the dealer replaced the the ECM a few years ago and it hasn't fixed the issue as it still occurs. The most recent event happened last week.”
NHTSA complaint #11176001, filed 2019-02, 82,301 milesRelated 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 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
212 complaintsElectrical system
122 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
113 complaintsOther or unknown
78 complaintsSteering
74 complaintsElectronic stability control
62 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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