2011 Chevrolet Cruze engine problems
257 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“i’m unsure if the person i bought this vehicle from had the codes wiped before selling to me, but there were NO lights on dash for 3 days after minimal driving only to work and back, then all of a sudden the check engine light came on, and in the info box it would pop up saying “service stability…”
filed Jun 19, 2026
“I purchased my car in 2020 and have had this issue recently come up. I have coolant that is vanishing from my car but not dripping to the floor. I've learned since then that there was a recall on my car for my water pump which causes this exact issue which has caused a related check engine light to…”
filed May 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 12V288000 · Jun 22, 2012
Engine problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 5 | 25% |
| 2018 Cruze | 27 | 25% |
| 2017 Cruze | 73 | 36% |
| 2016 Cruze | 100 | 40% |
| 2015 Cruze | 98 | 39% |
| 2014 Cruze | 216 | 31% |
| 2013 Cruze | 210 | 36% |
| 2012 Cruze | 267 | 31% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.