2014 Chevrolet Cruze steering problems
93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The steering wheel keeps locking up while driving fast/slow or turning. Everything shuts off, then back on and all codes flash. My car literally locks up, it’s really unsafe when I can’t control the vehicle. Almost hit another car, due to steering wheel locking up. Only thing I was told at the…”
filed Sep 15, 2025
“The electrical power steering goes in and out while driving. This issue is intermittent. Fuses and ground on electrical system have been check with no issues found.”
filed Jul 20, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification…Campaign 15V442000 · Jul 10, 2015
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% |
| 2013 Cruze | 74 | 13% |
| 2012 Cruze | 103 | 12% |
| 2011 Cruze | 48 | 7% |
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.