The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has 731 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag first generation (2009-2016) issues:.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 6 Cruze model years we track, complaint volume runs from 109 (2018) to 864 (2012). With 731 complaints, the 2011 Cruze sits abovethe model's median of 585.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
electrical system:ignition
Campaign 16V502000General 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. …
power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Campaign 11V273000GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 6, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 27, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR …
fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Campaign 12V289000GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 14, 2012. ATTACHMENT WELDS FOR THE FUEL TANK STRAP SECONDARY BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEE…
steering
Campaign 11V221000GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES. DURING MANUFACTURING THE STEERING WHEEL COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED AND MAY DETACH FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.
Overwhelmingly negative sentiment for the first-generation Cruze (model years approximately 2009-2016), with widespread reports of severe and frequent mechanical failures leading to high ownership costs and frustration.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Cruze. See the full Cruze owner picture and every model year.
Used Cruze listings typically run $7,900–$10,775 across 2012 to 2019 model years.
Compare every Cruze year side by side to see how 2011 ranks against the rest.