2013 Chevrolet Cruze Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 217,583 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 934 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16V502000 2016-07-05 8,367 affected
Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet…

Consequence

If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

EQUIPMENT 14V417000 2014-07-02 2,990 affected
Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet…

Consequence

Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number…

AIR BAGS 14V372000 2014-06-26 29,019 affected
Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's front air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's air bag, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike and potentially seriously injure the vehicle occupants. Additionally, if the air bag does not inflate, the driver is at an…

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14305.

POWER TRAIN 14V151000 2014-03-31 174,046 affected
Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with a 1.4L turbo engine, and manufactured between November 28, 2012, and March 7, 2014. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.

Consequence

If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle with a fractured half shaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right half shaft, as needed, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. GM will send an interim letter to owners in May 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet at…

POWER TRAIN 13V452000 2013-09-23 3,161 affected
Defect

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with manual transmissions (MF3/MR5) and manufactured January 24, 2013, through August 1, 2013. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.

Consequence

If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle with a fractured half shaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

General Motors has notified owners. Dealers will replace the half shaft assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300. This is General Motors campaign number 13276.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
210
8crashes7fires2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
117
4crashes2fires
POWER TRAIN
111
1crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
75
2crashes1fires
STEERING
74
4crashes1fires2injuries
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
62
5crashes1fires1injuries
AIR BAGS
49
32crashes1fires29injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
45
11crashes1fires5injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
37
4crashes1fires1injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
29
Total complaints934

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

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SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2026-06-02

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-06-02

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ENGINE · reported 2026-06-02

“The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact felt ill and pulled over to the side of the road. The contact stated that a passerby stopped and found the contact unconscious inside the vehicle. The ambulance was called to the scene,…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-02-07

“When I accelerate my rpm goes up but car dosent move as speed says and takes for me to let off the gas to speed up , and my steering when I turn it pulls away n it keep popping up service traction and going off”

STEERING · reported 2025-10-28

“When I accelerate my rpm goes up but car dosent move as speed says and takes for me to let off the gas to speed up , and my steering when I turn it pulls away n it keep popping up service traction and going off”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2025-10-28

“My car over heats at least over 300 degrees. Afraid that my vehicle is in danger of catching fire due to the high temperature causing tension belt and hose components to melt.”

ENGINE · reported 2025-09-03

“My car over heats at least over 300 degrees. Afraid that my vehicle is in danger of catching fire due to the high temperature causing tension belt and hose components to melt.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-09-03
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.