2014 Chevrolet Cruze electrical system problems
184 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact stated that the key-fob failed to lock and unlocking of the failed intermittenly. The key fob was the original manufactured key fob. The dealer had been contacted, and the key fob was reprogrammed. The failure persisted. The dealer was contacted again, and it was diagnosed that the…”
filed Jun 1, 2026
“On May 25, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m. Central Time, after the vehicle had been operated under normal conditions and subsequently parked, a fire originated within the vehicle’s engine compartment and/or under-hood area. Personnel from the Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the scene and…”
filed May 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016…Campaign 16V502000 · Jul 5, 2016
Electrical System problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 3 | 15% |
| 2018 Cruze | 14 | 13% |
| 2017 Cruze | 33 | 16% |
| 2016 Cruze | 58 | 23% |
| 2015 Cruze | 49 | 20% |
| 2013 Cruze | 121 | 21% |
| 2012 Cruze | 196 | 23% |
| 2011 Cruze | 96 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 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.