2014 Chevrolet Cruze power train problems
95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the door locks were opening and closing independently. The contact stated that the instrument cluster was also flashing several unknown warning lights. The contact stated that the heater and the A/C were…”
filed May 27, 2025
“My 2014 Chevy Cruze has been having some major safety issues as of late. The powertrain has been one of the major components in this system that has failed. The engine has overheated 3 times in the last 3 months causing many safety concerns to others on the road as well as myself due to having to…”
filed Apr 14, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separateCampaign 14V151000 · Mar 31, 2014
- In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the…Campaign 14V092000 · Feb 21, 2014
- On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separateCampaign 13V452000 · Sep 23, 2013
Power Train problems in other Cruze years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 6 | 30% |
| 2018 Cruze | 23 | 21% |
| 2017 Cruze | 39 | 19% |
| 2016 Cruze | 31 | 13% |
| 2015 Cruze | 37 | 15% |
| 2013 Cruze | 112 | 19% |
| 2012 Cruze | 137 | 16% |
| 2011 Cruze | 193 | 26% |
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.