2012 Chevrolet Cruze exterior lighting problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Service Bulletin Number: 14311B, Date: June 2015, Service Bulletin: SB-10057574-8899 CONDITION On certain 2011–2015 model year Chevrolet Cruze vehicles, the negative battery cable terminal clamp may have an insufficient crimp at the battery negative terminal. Over time, the internal resistance…”
filed Jun 24, 2021
“Passenger headlight will not keep low beam/high beam on even with new bulbs, changed socket connectors, problem seems to reappear, happens while driving and stationary”
filed Feb 25, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cruze | 5 | 5% |
| 2017 Cruze | 12 | 6% |
| 2016 Cruze | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 Cruze | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Cruze | 18 | 3% |
| 2013 Cruze | 11 | 2% |
| 2011 Cruze | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.