2013 Chevrolet Cruze Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 78about this part
- Share
- 13%of 587 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,445miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 78 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, 13% of the 587 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,445 miles. 2 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.
“The locks keep locking & unlocking, sometimes after getting the feeling that the car was bumped, which it wasn't. Lately it almost stalls then accelerates too quickly & makes a revving sound. I'm not driving it right now. The bumping & locks on & off happen while driving or while stopped.I can't give a date. It's been happening for couple of months. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11255047, filed 2019-09, 145,000 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“For some reason when I drive my car it starts shaking sometimes it happens when I start driving or when I brake I tried to find the problem and it looks that it is the drive shaft. I though that it is something that only happened to me but I found out that there are more cars involved in that but my chevy Cruze 2013 looks like it is not not one of those. What can I do about it ?”
NHTSA complaint #11164984, filed 2019-01, 61,500 miles“My ignition key broke off during driving. The car was shut off and I could have died by hitting the railing. I called my local dealership and the service lady said she has seen this happen many times. The keys metal broke off. The keys are made of some kind of cheap metal. This is a safety hazzard. Please help those on the road avoid a catastophy.”
NHTSA complaint #10993411, filed 2017-06, 34,000 miles“I have a 2013 chevy Cruze 1.4l turbo. The past month or so when I am driving on an incline or hill it loses power and the traction control light and stability control light comes on and the check engine light flashes. About a week ago I was coming home from class and my car lost power and almost got smashed by a semi and today it lost power and almost got rear ended. Have had several mechanics look at it and they can find the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11406347, filed 2021-04, 138,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
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- 11022084Aug 14, 2025This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
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 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
212 complaintsElectrical system
122 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
113 complaintsSteering
74 complaintsElectronic stability control
62 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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