2013 Chevrolet Cruze Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 5%of 587 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, 5% of the 587 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I smelled gas leaking and when I looked under the hood with the engine running I saw gas spraying the back of my car. It appeared to be leaking from the hose where the connecter was next to what may be the fuel filter. This car is 5 years old with 30,375 miles. I was told the part is on the national back order list with no ideal when it will be available.”
NHTSA complaint #11118978, filed 2018-08, 30,375 miles“Starting smelling a very strong smell everytime I would turn on the heater and air. Had this smell one time before and cost me right at $700.00 dollars to fix. Now this is going to cost me right at $1500.00 dollars to fix. The smell is making me sick to my stomach. Can't beleive this is happening.”
NHTSA complaint #11383546, filed 2020-12, 114,445 miles“Starting at 20-30k miles, service stabilitrak would come on and check engine light would blink for 30 seconds. After shutting of the car the service light would go off. Each time I took it to a dealership the code was clear and they weren't able to find out what was wrong. I got charged for $180 for checking up and not having a problem once. All the other times I brought in the vehicle they found something wrong and didn't charge me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10852509, filed 2016-03, 25,000 miles“The car has some kind of electrical problems. The check engine light goes on and I take the car back to the dealer and get problems fixed, and within a month the check engine light comes on again, and there are new problems with the car. When those problems get fixed, the check engine light comes on again within a month. This is a cycle that keeps going. The check engine light comes on at different times, usually while driving. I believe the electrical system is causing cascading failures in different systems.”
NHTSA complaint #11385527, filed 2020-12, 40,000 miles“I had my spark plugs changed the day before on the 7/06/2018 as I was driving on highway to take my granddaughter to central state university my car started to sound like a bird when I press on the accelerator it started to singing. So I made it back home, but sound it had picked up, so I called back to machanic and they told me to bring it back in and they checked and said it was my water pump I believe. Because of where it was dripping. They told me what it will cost to get it fixed, they told me to keep some water in as well antifreeze. …”
NHTSA complaint #11112943, filed 2018-07, 70 milesRelated 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 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
212 complaintsElectrical system
122 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
113 complaintsOther or unknown
78 complaintsSteering
74 complaintsElectronic stability control
62 complaintsBrakes
50 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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