2012 Chevrolet Cruze transmission problems
The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has 138 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
138
Transmission complaints
10%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE AS THE CONTACT WAS EXITING THE VEHICLE AND CLOSING THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE THEN CRASHED INTO A TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze have?
NHTSA has 138 complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze transmission — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.