NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
702 reports40,000 miles · Aug 7, 2017
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT FUEL INFORMATION. THE CONTACT RAN OUT OF FUEL TWICE DUE TO THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT TOOK 48 HOURS BEFORE THE GAUGE WAS ACCURATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WEST HERR CHEVROLET OF WILLIAMSVIL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT FUEL INFORMATION. THE CONTACT RAN OUT OF FUEL TWICE DUE TO THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT TOOK 48 HOURS BEFORE THE GAUGE WAS ACCURATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WEST HERR CHEVROLET OF WILLIAMSVILLE (LOCATED AT 8040 TRANSIT RD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221 (716) 406-6151) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
NHTSA ODI #11013410
40,000 miles · Aug 3, 2017
Fuel/propulsion System
LETTER DATED 2/17 SAYING THAT ACCELERATOR PEDAL COULD BREAK OFF AND ENGINE WOULD STALL. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE VEHICLE BE REPAIRED UNDER MANDATORY RECALL. UPDATED 09/14/2017*JS THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A STATUS UPDATE ON THE VEHICLE'S RECALL. UPDATED 09/20/2017*JS
NHTSA ODI #11012704
83,000 miles · Aug 1, 2017
EnginePower Train
"TAKARA RECALL" MY 14 CHEVY CRUZE TURBO WHEN OUT, THERE IS A RECALL ON SOME OF THE 14 CHEVY CRUZE BUT THE CUT OFF DATE WAS IN MARCH AND MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN JUNE. CAR HAS TOTALED LOSS OF POWER AND STARTING TO SMELL OIL BURNING
NHTSA ODI #11012042
4,800 miles · Jul 26, 2017
Visibility/wiper
AT AROUND 4,800 MI MY FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW WAS ROLLED DOWN AND UPON TRYING TO ROLL UP, IT FAILED TO DO SO. ABOUT 1 WEEK LATER, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW DID THE EXACT SAME THING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL BOTH WINDOWS UP IN THE CLOSED POSITION. DURING COMMON FREEWAY DRIVE THE REGULAR SHAKING CAUSES THE WINDOWS TO OPEN SLIGHTLY, TH…
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AT AROUND 4,800 MI MY FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW WAS ROLLED DOWN AND UPON TRYING TO ROLL UP, IT FAILED TO DO SO. ABOUT 1 WEEK LATER, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW DID THE EXACT SAME THING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL BOTH WINDOWS UP IN THE CLOSED POSITION. DURING COMMON FREEWAY DRIVE THE REGULAR SHAKING CAUSES THE WINDOWS TO OPEN SLIGHTLY, THIS IS NOT THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, DURING ONE SPECIFIC DRIVE, THE DRIVER WINDOW SLIPPED OUT OF THE REAR WEATHERSTRIPPING AND THE TOP REAR CORNER OF THE WINDOW WAS PROTRUDING UP AND OUT. THE CONCERN OF MY DRIVERS' WINDOW GLASS FLYING OUT WAS SCARY AND I HAD TO HOLD IT IN PLACE WITH ONE HAND AND DRIVE WITH THE OTHER UNTIL IT WAS SAFE TO PULL OVER AND TRY TO PLACE IT BACK IN. IF I WERE TO LEAVE THE WINDOWS DOWN, IT SIGNIFICANTLY RAISES THE POSSIBLY OF THEFT. I FEEL THIS IS A GOOD CONCERN TO REPORT AS I WAS AFRAID FOR MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ON THE ROAD.
NHTSA ODI #11010671
49,925 miles · Jul 22, 2017
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING TRYING TO ACCELERATE CARS HESITATES THAN DRIVES NORMALLY DEALER CLAIMS CAR IS FINE WAS CHECK BY THEIR MECHANIC BEFORE BEING SOLD. WHEN DRIVING ON FREEWAY TO CHANGE LANES CAR HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. FEELS LIKE POWER IS DELAYED.
NHTSA ODI #11010077
67,000 miles · Jul 17, 2017
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Steering
WHILE DRIVING MULTIPLE TIMES THE "SERVICE POWER STEERING" MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASH. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME TIGHT AND AS I TURNED THE CAR JERKED OUTWARD ALMOST CAUSING ME TO HIT OTHER VEHICLE. ALSO THE MESSAGE "OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER WINDOW" APPEARS FREQUENTLY. THE RADIO AND SPEEDOMETER FLICKERS ON AND OFF AT TIMES. I BEL…
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WHILE DRIVING MULTIPLE TIMES THE "SERVICE POWER STEERING" MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASH. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME TIGHT AND AS I TURNED THE CAR JERKED OUTWARD ALMOST CAUSING ME TO HIT OTHER VEHICLE. ALSO THE MESSAGE "OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER WINDOW" APPEARS FREQUENTLY. THE RADIO AND SPEEDOMETER FLICKERS ON AND OFF AT TIMES. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE BUT THE THE SPECIFIC AREA IS UNKNOWN. ANOTHER INCIDENT OCCURRED THAT CAUSED THE CAR NOT TO START ON 7/172017
NHTSA ODI #11006034
14,999 miles · Jul 10, 2017
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN ENGINE CONTROL STOP/START SYSTEM. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE CONTROL STOP FEATURE ACTIVATED. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RETURN TO THE START MODE. THE CONTACT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN ENGINE CONTROL STOP/START SYSTEM. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE CONTROL STOP FEATURE ACTIVATED. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RETURN TO THE START MODE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DON LEDFORD AUTOMOTIVE (LOCATED AT 4595 N. LEE HIGHWAY, CLEVELAND, TN 37312, TEL: (423) 709-8643) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO FAULT CODE PRODUCED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,999.
NHTSA ODI #11003994
Mileage unknown · Jul 9, 2017
Electrical System
THE BATTERY BEGAN INTERMITTENTLY DYING AFTER RECALL SERVICE. CAR WAS TAKEN BACK IN & I WAS ADVISED THAT THE BATTERY REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. IT'S 3 YEARS OLD...
NHTSA ODI #11003899
35,750 miles · Jun 29, 2017
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
CAR SHAKES WHEN BREAKING AT HIGH SPEEDS, CAR SOUND SYSTEM SHUTS OFF AND BLINKED NOISES STOP. ABS, EBRAKE LIGHT, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COME ON. SCREEN BEHIND WHEEL DISPLAYS "SERVICEABLE STABILITRAK" AND "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL" MESSAGES. VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND BRAKES ARE USUALLY BEING PRESSED. SHAKING OF VEHICLE HAPPENS …
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CAR SHAKES WHEN BREAKING AT HIGH SPEEDS, CAR SOUND SYSTEM SHUTS OFF AND BLINKED NOISES STOP. ABS, EBRAKE LIGHT, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COME ON. SCREEN BEHIND WHEEL DISPLAYS "SERVICEABLE STABILITRAK" AND "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL" MESSAGES. VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND BRAKES ARE USUALLY BEING PRESSED. SHAKING OF VEHICLE HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY AND MESSAGES AND LIGHT APPEAR WHILE ON CITY STREETS.
NHTSA ODI #11002115
51,000 miles · Jun 23, 2017
Electrical SystemPower Train
NO CRANK OR START 13 BODY CONTROL MODULE CODES,CONTROL MODULE BAD OR WIRING SHORT.
NHTSA ODI #11000795
Official recalls
10Nov 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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