2013 Chevrolet Cruze Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 7%of 587 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, 7% of the 587 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 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.
“Car looses speed can't give it gas has no pull! Once you take it out of gear and put back in drive, works fine. Lights flicker on and off, on radio. Bought car in february with 49.000 miles on it drove to store came back out of store car was completely dead! Made no sound, checked battery everything, 5 min later started rite up. This car does not feel safe to me, I wish I could return it.”
NHTSA complaint #11100714, filed 2018-06, 49,000 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 miles“When driving the car it loses power we had it put on a computer to diagnose the issues and its the turbo. However ive seen there is recalls for this. We have bought this car used with only 54,000 miles on it. We had one recall fixed already that the dealership we got it from was once fixed because of this issue. However I don't believe that and now im not believing this was fixed either. We have had nothing but issues with this car and its getting ridiculous”
NHTSA complaint #11080139, filed 2018-03, 74,000 miles“My vehicle looses power, engine leaks, have a number of different problems with the key in the switch....the vehicle started smoking and caught on fire than looses power all the time. I am afraid to drive this car because I travel with my family I have three children.”
NHTSA complaint #10747079, filed 2015-08, 53,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
Vehicle speed 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
62 complaintsBrakes
50 complaintsAir bags
49 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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