2013 Chevrolet Cruze Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 6%of 587 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,796miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, 6% of the 587 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,796 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.
“While driving today, it began to rain, my driver side wiper was working, then 3 mins into it being on, it stopped. Car has ~87500k miles. I accessed the wiper arm linkage, and it had the driver arm bushing had worn out.”
NHTSA complaint #11376384, filed 2020-11, 87,500 miles“When driving I keep smelling an odor coming from the venting system when the heat is on. At times the odor is stronger than other times, and even nauseating at times. I keep telling dealership that it is a chemical smell. Finally after having my car in shop twice they said that chevy did a bulletin on a heating box and that it is too hot and needs to be replaced. We will see if that is what it is.”
NHTSA complaint #10567164, filed 2014-03, 15,000 miles“The windshield defrost does not work like it is supposed too. When I put it on defrost and the heat on full blast, it will only heat the passengers side of the vehicle and not the drivers side of the vehicle which is a huge safety concern. On the driver's side there is cold air coming out of the vents which prevents the drivers side of the windshield to not defrost. When I drive, it only seems to get worst so I pull over and try to scrape the ice off as best as I can so I can properly see. …”
NHTSA complaint #11283162, filed 2019-12, 104,000 miles“The windshield wiper linkage failed via a ball joint failure in the wiper mechanism. This caused the driver side wiper to become free moving, staying attached to the car. When it failed, it wound up getting pinned against the driver side door, forcing me to exit the vehicle via the passenger side. This failure occurred when I was driving through western md on interstate 68 near grantsville, md, during a light snow and salting operations were underway. I was using the wipers and washer fluid to keep the windshield clear of salt. …”
NHTSA complaint #11172127, filed 2019-01, 93,000 miles“The passenger wiper blade motor broke right after turning the wipers on, and will not move the wiper. The vehicle was stationary when the passenger side stopped working. The driver side wiper randomly stops working in the middle of driving at random times, on city streets, highways, ect.”
NHTSA complaint #11181988, filed 2019-02, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This 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.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 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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