2014 Chevrolet Cruze engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle began jerking motions and misfiring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a cam shaft failure and diagnostic codes P0016, P0101. The…”
filed May 21, 2026
“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started to emit smoke from the head gasket and from underneath the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact contacted the dealer, and the dealer informed the contact that the…”
filed Apr 10, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cruze | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 Cruze | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 Cruze | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 Cruze | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 Cruze | 24 | 4% |
| 2012 Cruze | 44 | 5% |
| 2011 Cruze | 39 | 5% |
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.