2012 Chevrolet Cruze engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 312 complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 23% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 312 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 240 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 15
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 49 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 26 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 36 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 44 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 29 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 23 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 19 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 240 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 15 fires, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
I bought a 2012 chevy cruze received recall letter first of 10/13 was stated in letter no parts were available but when they were I would get it fixed free. I approached intersection my brake went to floor was t boned and total loss of my car this car has 6 airbags none of them deployed ..not getting anywhere with GM.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. However, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was leaking oil, along with several other undisclosed failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact attempted to contact the manufacturer; however, the manufacturer had not yet responded.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
- Electrical system 197 complaints
- Brakes 152 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 136 complaints
- Stability control 108 complaints
- Steering 105 complaints
- Fuel system 52 complaints
- Cruise control 51 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 43 complaints