2014 Chevrolet Cruze Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 187about this part
- Share
- 27%of 703 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 187 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, 27% of the 703 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved and 8 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While idling at a traffic light I notice the engine overheated - idle engine came on. This has happen on a numerous of occasions. I've taken it in to be checked but everything works fine. It continues to do this at least once a week now. There has to be a recall for because I've researched and found that many other chevy Cruze owners have the same problem happening to them.”
NHTSA complaint #11395043, filed 2021-02, 121,000 miles“Car will randomly turn off while driving. Sometimes it s full engine and power failure and sometimes it is just engine failure and accessories still stay on . This has happened since the car was new and has been looked into by several chevy dealers in my area. Autonation told me he had several other chevys that did the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #11320437, filed 2020-04, 200 miles“While I was driving my car will say roll driver window up and down. Then it lost power steering for a few seconds. Parked it at my house went to start it and it lost all power but the flashers stayed on. It has happened twice in the passer two weeks. I talked to another person that had the same car and theirs did the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #11361253, filed 2020-09, 114,990 miles“The car has started starting and shutting off on its own. It's very dangerous since it stated doing this in my attached garage while I slept. My wife is scared of carbon monoxide poisoning. I also fear pumping gas could be dangerous if it started while doing so. I've read online it's very common on the Cruze. I contact GM and they aren't covering it without a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11057867, filed 2018-01, 80,000 miles“When I drive the lights on the inside with go off and my car stops while driving or taking turns. One time I opened the hood and touch a hose or hire and it came back on. Sometimes I have to try and turn the key while it stops while driving and restart it in the middle of a highway or turn.”
NHTSA complaint #11327072, filed 2020-06, 58,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V502000Jul 5, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the…Covers: Chevrolet Cruze 2011–2016, Equinox 2010–2013, Malibu 2013–2016 +4 more
- 14V417000Jul 2, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013…Covers: Chevrolet Cruze 2013–2014, Sonic 2012–2014, Buick Verano 2013–2014 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017252Mar 28, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 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.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009170Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 17% |
| 2018 | 14 | 13% |
| 2017 | 33 | 16% |
| 2016 | 59 | 24% |
| 2015 | 50 | 20% |
| 2014 | 187 | 27% |
| 2013 | 122 | 21% |
| 2012 | 196 | 23% |
| 2011 | 96 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
218 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
98 complaintsSteering
93 complaintsOther or unknown
92 complaintsAir bags
77 complaintsElectronic stability control
69 complaintsFuel system
62 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology