2013 Chevrolet Cruze steering problems
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When I accelerate my rpm goes up but car dosent move as speed says and takes for me to let off the gas to speed up , and my steering when I turn it pulls away n it keep popping up service traction and going off”
filed Nov 9, 2025
“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle also lost motive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and…”
filed Jun 13, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cruze | 9 | 8% |
| 2017 Cruze | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 Cruze | 18 | 7% |
| 2015 Cruze | 24 | 10% |
| 2014 Cruze | 93 | 13% |
| 2012 Cruze | 103 | 12% |
| 2011 Cruze | 48 | 7% |
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.