Chevrolet Cruze years to avoid
The Chevrolet Cruze years to avoid are 2012, 2011, 2014, 2013 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2010 is the cleanest year on record.
5,763
Total complaints
26
Recall campaigns
2010–2019
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Cruze years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | High complaint rate | 1,353 | |
| 2011 | High complaint rate | 1,115 | |
| 2014 | High complaint rate | 1,096 | |
| 2013 | High complaint rate | 934 |
Every Cruze year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 28 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 166 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 295 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 391 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 383 | 4 | |
| 2014avoid | 1,096 | 10 | |
| 2013avoid | 934 | 5 | |
| 2012avoid | 1,353 | 7 | |
| 2011avoid | 1,115 | 7 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Cruze years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Cruze years to avoid are 2012, 2011, 2014, 2013. The cleanest year on record is 2010.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Cruze?
By complaint volume, 2010 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Cruze years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Cruze have?
Across all model years, the Cruze has 26 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 5,763 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.