2014 Chevrolet Cruze engine problems
216 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine replaced turbo charger. Purchased the vehicle on 5/16 and a week later the engine light came on. Took the vehicle to AutoZone and received a code of P0299. Call the dealership and got no response from the salesperson so I made an appointment for 5/27. Problem was dismissed as the engine…”
filed Jun 17, 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.
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% |
| 2013 Cruze | 210 | 36% |
| 2012 Cruze | 267 | 31% |
| 2011 Cruze | 257 | 35% |
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.