2013 Chevrolet Cruze Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 11%of 587 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, 11% of the 587 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,500 miles. 5 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 is a danger the engine power slows down when driving causing another to hit in the back power steering light displays, stabilize tract and engine power, I have already had one hit and run accident.I took car to Chevrolet dealership harbison rd columbia sc they just half repair it someone may die if car continue to power down.”
NHTSA complaint #11217617, filed 2019-06, 90,475 miles“The vehicle has been going to anti theft mode and took it in they found coolant reservoir leaking thermostat leaking along with the drive belt has coolant on it causing it to squeak according to Chevrolet car seems like when I'm driving it it feels like its moving fwd on it's on when I have my foot on brake at a complete stop. My car is at 143,000 miles on it”
NHTSA complaint #11091627, filed 2018-05, 143,000 miles“While I was driving, my stereo system would lose all power. My display on the speed display showed service stabilatrack . My ABS, brake and traction lights came on and continued to blink. I took it back to the place I bought it and they said it didn't trigger a code so they couldn't fix it. I have a video of what happened as well, but it didn't help.”
NHTSA complaint #10641306, filed 2014-10, 40,800 miles“This is a recurring issue that has been going on with my car since the lights came on the fist time. The dealership acts as if I don't know what I am talking about. I have wasted so much gas and I transport children with autism at times in va dc and md. I have consistently complained about the sticking throttle or engine misfire. Please I fear for the safety of my clients and my family.”
NHTSA complaint #10898517, filed 2016-08, 99,000 miles“I have two complaints on my vehicle, 1.several times the vehicle went into a loss of engine power mode where it was in an idle position with no ability to accelerate, the display showed loss of engine power, no stabiltrack and check engine light. The vehicle would transition to a loss of power mode on the main road, I had to turn the engine off, wait about 60 seconds and restart, my power was restored, this happened on 3 occasions. 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #10958749, filed 2017-03, 2 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
212 complaintsElectrical system
122 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
113 complaintsOther or unknown
78 complaintsSteering
74 complaintsBrakes
50 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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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