2014 Chevrolet Cruze Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 2%of 703 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,240miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, 2% of the 703 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,240 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car was turned off for approximately 45 minutes. The door was opened and a buzzing noise was coming from the engine area. It lasted about 5 minutes. The same thing happened 5 more times. At that point, we had an appointment to be at. The issue has been handed over to the GM engineers. At this point, nobody knows what the problem is, we believe it could be a safety hazard. The only time we have driven the vehicle since that episode, was to take it over to the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10564599, filed 2014-02, 1,060 miles“While driving my newly leased 2014 chevy Cruze with the heat on to school I became dizzy, nausea and very disoriented. I pulled over and opened the windows took my hat and scarf off, within a few minutes I began to feel normal again. I preceded to start driving again only to have the same thing happen again. I called my mother to make her aware of what was happening when I drove my new car. She advised me to leave the windows open and to keep the heat off until we could get this car in for service. …”
NHTSA complaint #10563294, filed 2014-02, 2,400 miles“As of today, 9/15/22, I have had to replace my coolant housing system 3 times within one year. There is a crack that is constantly in it. Today, while I’m the highway traveling 75 mph, my car overheated and begin to idle on the highway putting myself and others at risk. It wasn’t due to coolant not being in the car, because it was filled this morning(9/15/22). There were no warning signs that my vehicle gave me. It wasn’t inspected since the last time I got the coolant housing fixed in June of 2022.”
NHTSA complaint #11484579, filed 2022-09“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle began jerking motions and misfiring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a cam shaft failure and diagnostic codes P0016, P0101. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000”
NHTSA complaint #11739364, filed 2026-05, 82,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was coolant leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11540283, filed 2023-08, 101,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10250503Feb 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10250272Jan 30, 2024This service bulletin provides a information and diagnostic steps/tips for vehicles that are slow to heat up in cold temperatures.
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10247192Dec 8, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 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…
- 10244273Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
218 complaintsElectrical system
187 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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