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2014 Chevrolet Cruze

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Cruze years

Owner complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze are substantially higher than the model-year median of 250.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

483 reports with mileage · 219 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 217 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 187 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 97 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

70 crash reports17 fire reports38 injury reports

Suspension complaints

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Mileage unknown · May 1, 2022
Electrical SystemService BrakesSuspension

Power flickering and multiple errors lit up on dashboard including loss of stability control. Radio kept flashing on and off. Would show back up when pressed brake or regular car in motion. -- Looked up online and appears to be known negative battery cable --- which doesn't show on NHTSA recalls or errors to look out for.

NHTSA ODI #11462964

Mileage unknown · Sep 2, 2021
EngineForward Collision AvoidanceSuspension

I purchased this chevrolet cruze2014 in 2021 of november now I have an unsafe vehicle I have took it to have it looked at and now they want me to pay 1,600 for damages that I have not created tension belts and assembly problem and an oil pan that is cracked this also have struts and other suspension problems that need to be a…

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I purchased this chevrolet cruze2014 in 2021 of november now I have an unsafe vehicle I have took it to have it looked at and now they want me to pay 1,600 for damages that I have not created tension belts and assembly problem and an oil pan that is cracked this also have struts and other suspension problems that need to be address I will like to see if their is any way to have this problem taken care of so that it is not all on me I don't feel like getting into a dangerous car and kill myself or other people please help me my name is [XXX] phone number is [XXX] so that I may get these problems fix so I can have a decent car I purchased it from American car center and now they are giving me problems on fixing this car that they sold me with these problems INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ODI #11431503

Mileage unknown · Jan 22, 2021
SuspensionVisibility/wiper

MY 2014 CHEVY CRUZE LEFT WIPER SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING AND THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL ON IT. THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED JUST A FEW HOURS AND THE WIPERS WERE WORKING. *LN*JB

NHTSA ODI #11389490

102,805 miles · Jun 7, 2018
Electronic Stability Control (esc)EngineSuspension

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE FREEWAY AND NOTICED THE CAR WAS SWAYING AND WOBBLING ... I HAD GOT 4 BRAND NEW TIRES ABOUT A MONTH AND A HALF AGO SO I DIDN'T THINK IT WAS THAT. THE NEXT DAY, SAME THING DRIVING TO WORK BUT THIS TIME IN ADDITION TO SWAYING, IT WAS JERKING AND LOOSING POWER OR PUNCH AT TIMES WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCEL…

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I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE FREEWAY AND NOTICED THE CAR WAS SWAYING AND WOBBLING ... I HAD GOT 4 BRAND NEW TIRES ABOUT A MONTH AND A HALF AGO SO I DIDN'T THINK IT WAS THAT. THE NEXT DAY, SAME THING DRIVING TO WORK BUT THIS TIME IN ADDITION TO SWAYING, IT WAS JERKING AND LOOSING POWER OR PUNCH AT TIMES WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR. THE FOLLOWING DAY, SAME THING AGAIN, THIS TIME THERE WAS A WARNING LIGHT CHECK STABILITY TRAK, SOMETHING LIKE THAT. I ALSO NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. IT ALSO BEGAN JERKING EVEN MORE AND WHEN I PARKED IT, THE FAN WAS VERY LOUD AND RUNNING EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS NOT OVERHEATED. WHEN DRIVING HOME AND STOPPING AT LIGHTS, MY CAR JERKED MORE AND ONLY STOPPED TEMPORARILY WHE N IN PARKED OR IF I PRESSED ON THE GAS. I AM CONCERNED THE RECALLS FOR MY CAR WAS NEVER ADDRESSED, EVEN THOUGH IT IS "SAYING" NO RECALLS FOR MY VIN. WHAT SHOULD I DO? I AM NOT SURE I SHOULD DRIVE IT FAR BASED ON WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID HAPPENED TO THEM WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY OR LOOSING CONTROL THRU AN INTERSECTION.

NHTSA ODI #11100472

37,345 miles · Mar 12, 2018
SteeringSuspensionUnknown Or Other

HEAT WONT WORK IN COLD WEATHER. LOOKED UP AND SEEN TONS OF THE SAME YEAR AND MAKE WITH A RECALL FOR HEAT BLOCK. ALSO FRONT END AXEL SOUNDS LIKE IT WANTS TO SNAP. I CONTACTED CHEVY THEY WERE NO HELP. ITS OUR ONLY CAR RIGHT NOW AND WE HAVE A CHILD. NOT SAFE AS FAR AS IM CONCERNED.

NHTSA ODI #11078645

Mileage unknown · Mar 23, 2015
Power TrainSuspension

CLASSIC CHEVROLET IN GRANBURY TX SOLD ME A 2014 CHEVY CRUZ THAT HAD A BROKEN AXLE AND WAS A OUTSTANDING RECALL. I TRIED TO RETURN CAR FOR THIS REASON BUT THEY WOULD NOT TAKE IT. THE CAR THEN SAT AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS WAITING FOR PARTS AND I ONCE AGAIN TRIED TO TURN CAR IN. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10701260

300 miles · Aug 18, 2014
EnginePower TrainSuspension

I FOUND A WHITE METALLIC GUNK ON DRIVEWAY. I WENT TO INVESTIGATE FOR LEAKAGE, AFTER DEALER HAD ONE WEEK AHEAD APPOINTMENT AVAILABLE. I FOUND RUST ON THE WELDS OF THE MUFFLER, RUST ON THE HANGER RODS FOR THE MUFFLER, RUST ON NUTS AND BOLTS THROUGHOUT THE UNDER CARRIAGE, RUST ON METAL PARTS OF THE DRIVE SHAFT, RUST ON THE BACK TIR…

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I FOUND A WHITE METALLIC GUNK ON DRIVEWAY. I WENT TO INVESTIGATE FOR LEAKAGE, AFTER DEALER HAD ONE WEEK AHEAD APPOINTMENT AVAILABLE. I FOUND RUST ON THE WELDS OF THE MUFFLER, RUST ON THE HANGER RODS FOR THE MUFFLER, RUST ON NUTS AND BOLTS THROUGHOUT THE UNDER CARRIAGE, RUST ON METAL PARTS OF THE DRIVE SHAFT, RUST ON THE BACK TIRE TRIMS, RUST ON THE ENGINE BLOCK, RUST ON THE SUSPENSION, RUST ON THE SHOCKS, AND THE LIST GOES ON, ON THE MANY MORE PARTS OF THE UNDER CARRIAGE. NOT JUST RUST BUT CORROSIVE RUSTING, THAT JUST DIDN'T START OVER THE LAST THREE WEEKS. DEALER HAD TO FAIL TO PUT CAR UP ON RACK UPON RECEIVING FROM CHEVROLET, AND FAILED BEFORE HANDING IT. THIS TYPE OF RUSTING HAPPENS ONLY AFTER MAYBE THREE YEARS OR MORE AT LEAST ACCORDING TO PEOPLE I'VE SHOWN THE PHOTOS TO, WHO KNOW CARS. DEALERSHIP HAS A GM EXPERT COMING IN TO EXPECT THE CAR. FEEL VERY UNSAFE DRIVING THIS CAR. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10625906

200 miles · Aug 10, 2014
Electrical SystemSuspensionCrashFireInjury

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2014 CHEVY CRUZE. ON THE WAY TO WORK FOUR DAYS AFTER PURCHASING IT, I WAS SIDE SWIPED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 55 MPH. MY VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO A SPIN, I HIT A CURB AND SNAPPED THE PASSENGER SIDE SUB FRAME, SPUN OUT, AND MY VEHICLE WENT UP INTO FLAMES. IT WAS ENGULFED WITHIN 20 SECONDS OF THE ACCIDE…

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I RECENTLY PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2014 CHEVY CRUZE. ON THE WAY TO WORK FOUR DAYS AFTER PURCHASING IT, I WAS SIDE SWIPED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 55 MPH. MY VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO A SPIN, I HIT A CURB AND SNAPPED THE PASSENGER SIDE SUB FRAME, SPUN OUT, AND MY VEHICLE WENT UP INTO FLAMES. IT WAS ENGULFED WITHIN 20 SECONDS OF THE ACCIDENT. I HAD TO KICK THE DRIVER DOOR OUR BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T OPEN. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO GET OUT OF THE CAR BEFORE BEING BURNED. THERE WERE NO DEATHS, I WAS THE ONLY OCCUPANT OF THE VEHICLE AND I WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WITH A MODERATE CONCUSSION, AND MULTIPLE BRUISES. HAD THERE BEEN ANYONE ELSE IN THE CAR, THE OUTCOME WOULD'VE BEEN DIFFERENT. THE VEHICLE HAD 200 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. I DON'T RECOMMEND BUYING A CHEVY, THEY ARE NOT SAFE VEHICLES. GM WILL NOT RETURN MY PHONE CALLS OR DO ANYTHING TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10621185

10,000 miles · Jul 28, 2014
Air BagsSuspension

2 MANUFACTURER RECALLS; FIRST FOR THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE NOT BEING SAFE, SECOND FOR A FAULTY AIR BAG SYSTEM. MY CAR WAS HELD FOR THE RECALL FOR 86 DAYS. UPDATED 4/24/2015 *JS

NHTSA ODI #10616973

2,400 miles · Jul 17, 2014
SuspensionWheels

I AM A VERY FRUSTRATED MOTHER WITH THIS VEHICLE PURCHASE. I PURCHASED A CHEVROLET CRUZE FOR MY SON AS A GIFT FOR HIS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION FEBRUARY 2, 2014. A MONTH LATER THERE WAS A STOP ON SALES BECAUSE OF THE DANGEROUS RECALL FOR THE FRONT AXLE RIGHT HALF THAT CAN BREAK. THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING IN THE DEALER FOR 2 MONTHS…

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I AM A VERY FRUSTRATED MOTHER WITH THIS VEHICLE PURCHASE. I PURCHASED A CHEVROLET CRUZE FOR MY SON AS A GIFT FOR HIS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION FEBRUARY 2, 2014. A MONTH LATER THERE WAS A STOP ON SALES BECAUSE OF THE DANGEROUS RECALL FOR THE FRONT AXLE RIGHT HALF THAT CAN BREAK. THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING IN THE DEALER FOR 2 MONTHS AND I AM MAKING PAYMENTS ON A VEHICLE THAT WE CANNOT EVEN USE. I KNOW IT IS NOT THE DEALERS FAULT , IT IS THE GMC MANUFACTURING COMPANY. I KNOW SOMEONE NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS. THIS IS A DISGRACE TO OUR COUNTRY. HOW CAN ONE OF THE BIGGEST CAR COMPANIES IN THE UNITED STATES BE SO IRRESPONSIBLE? AFTER ALL THE BAILOUT MONEY THAT WAS GIVING TO THEM OUT OF OUR TAX DOLLARS. I DO NOT EVEN FEEL SAFE FOR MY SON TO DRIVE THAT CAR ANY MORE EVEN IF THEY REPLACE THE PARTS. I WOULD PROBABLY NEED TO GET A SECOND OR THIRD OPINION. WHAT AM I MY SUPPOSED TO DO TRADE IN THE CAR FOR WHAT? FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT HAS MORE RECALLS. IT LOOKS LIKE ALL OF THE GMC VEHICLES HAVE RECALLS. WE PURCHASED THE CRUZE BECAUSE IT WAS ECONOMICAL ON GAS AND LOOK I HAVE A FRUSTRATED TEEN THAT IS STARTING COLLEGE IN LESS THAT A MONTH AND CANNOT DRIVE HIS BRAND NEW CAR. I KEEP GETTING MESSAGES ABOUT OTHER RECALLS, THE RECENT ONE WAS THE DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I CAN DO TO FEEL BETTER. I CALLED GMC ASKED TO TALK TO A SUPERVISOR AND WAITED AND WAITED AND THEY WASTED MY TIME BECAUSE NO ONE WANTS TO HEAR A MOTHER COMPLAINING ABOUT HER CHILD'S SAFETY. IF EVERYONE WOULD DO THEIR JOB CORRECTLY, NO ONE WOULD BE HAVING THESE PROBLEMS. I REALLY HOPE SOMEONE IS HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL OF THIS. HOW CAN THEY REPLACE THE PARTS WITH USED PARTS? I REALLY HOPE THAT ALL OF US BEING AFFECTED BY THESE GET SOME INCENTIVE TO KEEP OUR CARS AND TO HELP US TO EASE OUR FRUSTRATION. I AM REALLY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SON'S SAFETY. HELP!!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10611231

Official recalls

10

25V764000 · Air Bags:side/window

Nov 6, 2025

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252530830. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 23V674 and 23V870.

23V870000 · Air Bags:side/window

Dec 21, 2023

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators may rupture at the inflator weld joint. This recall is an expansion of Recall 23V-674.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232425640.

23V674000 · Air Bags:side/window

Sep 20, 2023

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232408490.

16V502000 · Electrical System:ignition; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Jul 5, 2016

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 Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Consequence & remedy

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.

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Electrical System:ignition

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 Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

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.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

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 Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

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.

15V442000 · Steering

Jul 10, 2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15386.

14V417000 · Equipment:electrical

Jul 2, 2014

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 Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.

Consequence & remedy

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 for this recall is 14257.

14V372000 · Air Bags

Jun 26, 2014

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 & remedy

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 increased risk of injury.

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.

14V151000 · Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft

Mar 31, 2014

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 & remedy

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 1-866-694-6546. GM's number for this recall is 14079. This is an expansion of recall 13V-452. NOTE: Some vehicles subject to this recall were subject to the recall campaign initiated in 2013. Some of those vehicles were repaired using defective parts. Those owners will be advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles.

14V092000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

Feb 21, 2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.

13V452000 · Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft

Sep 23, 2013

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 & remedy

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.

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NHTSA investigations

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