2013 Chevrolet Cruze electronic stability control (esc) problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car kept saying "ac off due to high engine heat" even though my car was not reading hot while driving down the road. Then the car would start smoking and blow a hose and liquid would be everywhere. I had a brand new thermostate put in and it still does the same thing. Also a previous recall…”
filed Oct 21, 2020
“While my son was driving the car on the highway the engine started to smoke. He pulled over and turned off the car. He waited 10 mintues and started the car to head back home. When he arrived home liquid was leaking out the car and the car had smoke coming from the engine. At this time the check…”
filed Sep 21, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cruze | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 Cruze | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 Cruze | 16 | 6% |
| 2015 Cruze | 30 | 12% |
| 2014 Cruze | 69 | 10% |
| 2012 Cruze | 108 | 13% |
| 2011 Cruze | 75 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.