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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,811 miles

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Comments (Page 2 of 4)

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problem #49

May 292019

Cruze

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My vehicle has been having issues where it will take extra time to get it started up. When I finally do get it started, warning lights flash saying power steering system, the antitheft stays on, as well as the engine management light. I just had my car serviced not too long ago for a coolant leak on the engine hose. I have always kept up with oil changes as well as all other fluid levels checked regularly. I first began thinking it was the battery, however I have had the battery tested and it is still basically new.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #48

May 242019

Cruze

  • 76,000 miles
While driving, the engine suddenly stopped and messages appeared on dash about servicing air bag and power steering. Very dangerous as car was moving 45 mph and had to move to shoulder. Towed to dealer and was told it was negative battery cable. Happened again - towed it back to dealer and was told it was positive battery cable.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #47

May 142019

Cruze

  • 10 miles
I took my 2014 Chevy Cruze ltz to the Chevrolet dealers in 2 different occasions about 2 years apart. The same issue persists. I get all the electric systems to start blinking and turning off and on for a minute and a message appears saying "service stability control". the power steering goes off, and the breaks and the car keeps running so it is dangerous to drive. It caused the car battery to be damaged because the sulfuric acid evaporated and made the car stink so much like rotten eggs. I took it it under warranty they couldn't figure it out (I tested the battery independently and it was perfect-so it was the alternator), I took it again after warranty expired and still they just replaced the (replacement) battery again but I might be risking my life by driving this car which has the "stability" error at random times for a minute and then it disappears but at the dealers they say that they cannot test it unless it happens in front of them.

- Duluth, GA, USA

problem #46

Mar 292019

Cruze

  • 59,045 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving my car the radio dashboard will start flashing on and off on its own then when I put the car in park and turn it off the key is stuck in the ignition and the dashboard is completely black and the car will not turn on at all. 3/28/2019 around 11pm the car radio dash board was flashing and I turn my car off and it will not allow me to take the key out at all well some time through out the night the car turned back on because at 6am the lights where back on in my car by itself. The next morning I drive my car to school and it does the same thing with the dashboard and flashing on and off and it shuts off again, this time I get a jump start and the car is back working. The car also act as if it was going to shut off while driving it. But it has done this to me back on November 8,2018. I fear for my life driving this car beacuse you have no idea when the car will shut off while on the road. Someone has to do something about this issue because if some one die in a car accident and it is found to be electrical problems there is a big law suit coming. I am making this complaint just for that. We spends literally thousands of dollars on a car and when the car has a defect the consumers are messed over by the dealerships and whom ever makes the car. Then you have to have so many complaints in order for a recall or is it how many people have to die in order for someone to look and see that this car has electrical issues and will shut off on you at ant time.hello! it never fails the car starts giving you issue after the warranty has expired its like they have it program.I am complaining because they are avoiding the fact that this car has major electrical issues and how many complaints or lives will it take for a recall? my car was stationary, in motion, on the highway when this all happened. Ref#14V417000 the dealership replace the black cable but my car is still

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #45

Mar 242019

Cruze

  • 43,000 miles
Multiple dash and system failures resulting in stalls and loss of steering and power. Essentially locking up. Very dangerous conditions in traffic. Most recently dash indicating anti-thief deterrent system warning. These conditions have happened over the last full year. Dealer diagnosis was nill. I have been having to review public videos for help. May or may not be a negative cable battery issue but Chevrolet has yet to recall this! I am fearing for my safety.

- Franklin, VA, USA

problem #44

Mar 012019

Cruze

  • miles
I had the car for almost 4 years and some warranty has expired. Now I'm experiencing lots of problems. First it was coolant leak, radiator, water pump, thermostat and now the head gasket are out called dealership & GM and they say the can't do nothing about it. Currently still paying for a for the car and have not received no help for either parties mention above. I will like to know if this car is in the lemon law or if someone can help me. Thank you

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #43

Feb 042019

Cruze

  • 108,038 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The steering wheel sticks when I am driving. It's extremely noticeable when driving on the highway or making turns. The electrical system comes on and off when the vehicle is operational. All of a sudden my radio will go on and off and the air conditioner and the heater will stop working. I have 5 children and 3 still at home and I'm afraid to drive my car but unfortunately it's all we have.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

problem #42

Jan 052019

Cruze

  • 12 miles
When the vehicle comes to a stop the headlights start to glitch, the radio goes off and a warning for the stabilitrak comes on as well as a power steering warning. Once the car comes to a stop intermittently it will go completely dead and the negative battery cable if tapped on will cause the vehicle to come back on with no issue. Battery has been replaced as new but issue still occurs

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #41

Dec 062018

Cruze

  • 45,000 miles
Stabilitrak vendor keeps coming on. When I'm driving and make a turn, my car seems as if it's gliding. My breaks skip, especially when hitting a bump and they act as if they don't want to stop. My car cuts on and off in traffic, I've almost died several times while turnning. Completely shuts off, steering wheel locks up and all. My car is now wrecked due to these defects. It was raining, I was turning, car got to gliding and sliding, breaks went out and my car lost control! I almost flipped! I just bought the car! pictures in my phone

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #40

Sep 012018

Cruze

  • 75,000 miles
Vehicle is experiencing severe issues with the power when vehicle is in motion. On several occasions I have been driving down the road and the vehicle will all of a sudden, without warning shut down multiple essential components - including power steering, headlights, radio will go in and out, display screen will go off, turn signals, etc. Pretty much anything that takes power will fail. However the vehicle will still remain on (and not in aux mode) and acceleration will not be affected. Around the time that these issues began a warning light for stabilitrack came on the dash board and several more warning lights have come on since. This has occurred when vehicle has been on city streets and freeway including as I have been negating a turn. This has caused an extreme safety hazard as I have almost lost control of vehicle and run off the road or hit other vehicles head on during the failure.

- Pleasant Hill, CA, USA

problem #39

Oct 172018

Cruze

  • 63,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving, the vehicle loses power and you have to put the car in neutral and restart. I have taken the car to greatwood auto in sugar land a few times and they are not able to find a problem.

- Richmond, TX, USA

problem #38

Oct 172018

Cruze

  • 69,000 miles
While driving my radio starts to flash on/off, stabilitrak, check engine light flashes on the dashboard. While making a left turn the steering wheel became stiff. If I didn't have control of my car I would've hit the curb and/or another car. All while my kids were in the vehicle. I have read other complaints dealing with the same issue, why hasn't this been issued as a safety recall yet"??"

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #37

Oct 092018

Cruze

  • 45,000 miles
I was in motion / driving making a right turn on a city street, used my turn indicator and the radio shut off as well as the dashboard flashed the traction control alert. I have not had this situation happen before but it is very concerning.

- San Dimas, CA, USA

problem #36

Aug 312018

Cruze

  • 110,000 miles
Unfortunately, this is the 3rd time that my 2014 Chevy Cruze has this issue. My engine light stays on while the stabilock service flashes on the dashboard; car jerks while either idle and/or stopped; a loud squeaking noise from under the hood (all these issues always start at the same time!!). I have taken my car to Chevy dealerships and they have (supposedly) replaced the same part - sham cover (according to my invoices). I totally don't get why this is a not a recall issue. It is very frustrating to take my car in for the same issue, and of course, now that the warranty has expired, I'm sure it will be even more costly.... which I really think it will be the same thing! (of course, I'm not a mechanic, but if I'm taking my car in for the same reason and they diagnose it and repair that same part; I'm beginning to wonder.... why even charge me for a diagnostic test when your chances are it's the same issue!!) is this a part that only last a maximum of so many miles? I purchased the car in 3/2015; and the 1st time I received service for this issue was 6/29/2015, and then again 2/24/2017. I'm so confused!!! :( come on GM ~ help us out please!!

- Hawthorne, CA, USA

problem #35

Jul 282018

Cruze

  • 63,000 miles
Car was stolen left front end was damage. Paid 2500 for repair. Pick up car 07/27/2018. The was in the shop 03/2018. They the car back to me no air bags. No front for cover on the sterring wheel. They want to pay another $279 for air bags. Now their a sound coming from under the car. I just don't have extra money insurance did pay off because I was not driving the car. The car do drive the same it keep cutting off. The speed is 20 to 40 it wontt go any higher and the engine is not shutting off. The is trying to zoom fast on its on. Iam really scare.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #34

Jul 012018

Cruze

  • 99,961 miles
For a little over a year, I have experienced the radio shutting off and on, stabilitrak showing as needing service, the car shuddering, and the check engine light coming on. I have brought the car into a mechanic 3 times to determine what may be causing the check engine light to come on, and 3 times the computer says air intake. I have had just about everything changed, check engine light goes off, I drive for about 30 minutes, and it comes back on. Over $700 in replacement parts and labor, and still the problem persists. Today 7/1/2018, I drove down to have the oil changed and for the first time, the engine light has not come on, but now the car does not want to start and sounds like the starter or the battery is dying. This is above and beyond the most frustrating car problem I have every had, and I can't seem to find anyone capable of answering the problems with this car. The electrical problems spring up in the middle of nowhere while driving in town, and it seems to be okay for a few days if you mess with the battery cables, but they have already been replaced once and the problem is back!!!

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #33

Jun 182018

Cruze

  • 54,000 miles
I have had repeated electrical issues with this car. It started with the radio shutting on & off on its own. Then the stabilitrack started flashing on. The first few times that was all it was, but in the fall of 2017, that sensor would come on & my brakes & steering were affected. In addition, the car will have moments where it blanks out just briefly while driving, usually noticed by the radio going off & on. I have also had the key get locked in the ignition. Yesterday, 6/17/18, I went to start my car in a parking lot & several sensors came up, battery charging system, stabilitrack, & power steering. Car would not start, I kept shutting off the radio, & it would come back on. Car rested for 2 hours & then started again. Once driving, the steering was not right. Took a quarter of a mile of driving before the steering wheel did not pull 1/4 of the way to the left on its own. I have taken this car into the dealer with all of these complaints except the incident yesterday. Their solution has been new battery and new battery cables-twice. In the fall of 2017, I mentioned seeing similar issues online & they dismissed it. I just called about the 6/17/18 issue & I am getting the run-around from them.

- Merriam, KS, USA

problem #32

Jun 042018

Cruze

  • 102,805 miles
I was driving to work on the freeway and noticed the car was swaying and wobbling... I had got 4 brand new tires about a month and a half ago so I didn't think it was that. The next day, same thing driving to work but this time in addition to swaying, it was jerking and loosing power or punch at times when pressing on the accelerator. The following day, same thing again, this time there was a warning light check stability trak, something like that. I also noticed the check engine light on. It also began jerking even more and when I parked it, the fan was very loud and running even though the car was not overheated. When driving home and stopping at lights, my car jerked more and only stopped temporarily whe N in parked or if I pressed on the gas. I am concerned the recalls for my car was never addressed, even though it is "saying" no recalls for my VIN. What should I do? I am not sure I should drive it far based on what others have said happened to them when driving on the freeway or loosing control thru an intersection.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

problem #31

May 012018

Cruze

  • 49,000 miles
2014 Chevrolet Cruze is flashing traction control light and radio is turning off intermittently while in motion. This started around May 1, 2018 and now has occurred on 4 separate occasions. There are currently no recalls for this problem and needs to be addressed with General Motors.

- Eccles, WV, USA

problem #30

May 062018

Cruze

  • 40,000 miles
I've noticed a problem electrical because bluetooth pauses during use. Windshield wipers fluid not reaching windshield. Horn stopped working. Key lock control stopped working. All has to do with electrical. Noticed brown rust on inside of driver side back wheel. Passenger front tire continues to deflate.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

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