2013 Chevrolet Cruze Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 74about this part
- Share
- 13%of 587 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,809miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 74 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, 13% of the 587 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,809 miles. 4 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.
“At random times, my stereo will go blank, no sound, no blinker sounds, nothing. At the same time, the service traction control, service stabitrax will start flashing on and off. My power steering will cut off as well. This will happen a few times while driving then it will not happen again. Then randomly on a different day, it will happen again.”
NHTSA complaint #11406478, filed 2021-04, 55 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“There are times when the car will shut off while I am driving. The radio goes off and on, and the warning of check stability trac, I have video of this happening. I have taken it in many times and have been told that they cannot do anything about it because they can replicate what I am speaking about. This has happened on many occasions.”
NHTSA complaint #10650554, filed 2014-10, 15,000 miles“Steering locked up while driving down road. Causing an accident. While driving at about 35mph. Steering wheel locked up on me and I could not turn at a curve causing me to slam on brakes and slid off of a dirt road into a ditch and tree lined area. Do have police report as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10849912, filed 2016-03, 41,260 miles“Now just purchased the 2013 chevy Cruze second day everything shut down on me took it back and asked for a replacement car because something was wrong with that on explained and video tape it all but they sutton ford told me the car was just updating and its normal. I plead with them and they said no. …”
NHTSA complaint #10644447, filed 2014-10, 36,809 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 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…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
212 complaintsElectrical system
122 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
113 complaintsOther or unknown
78 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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