The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze has 585 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag first generation (2009-2016) issues:.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 6 Cruze model years we track, complaint volume runs from 109 (2018) to 864 (2012). With 585 complaints, the 2013 Cruze sits about the same asthe 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. …
equipment:electrical
Campaign 14V417000General 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; C…
power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Campaign 14V151000General 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, t…
air bags
Campaign 14V372000General 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.
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 2013 ranks against the rest.