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2012 Chevrolet Cruze steering problems

Owners reported steering problems in 105 complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 8% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
105 8% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
46,000 miles 90 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
8 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When steering problems show up

Steering complaints by mileage, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 46,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 16 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 19 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 33 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 8 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 4 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 7 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 1 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 1 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 46,000 miles
Based on 90 complaints that include mileage. 76% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles16
20k to 40k miles19
40k to 60k miles33
60k to 80k miles8
80k to 100k miles4
100k to 120k miles7
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles1
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles1

What the data shows

Of the 90 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 76% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire.

What owners wrote

On my way to work february 22 I had notice a strong burning smell and just assumed it was from something outside. So I just ignored it and continued my drive. Once I got to work I noticed that there was some light smoke coming from under my hood so I lifted it and checked to see if anything looked strange but I didn't notice anything. So I continue to drive for a few more days becoming accustomed to the smell and smoke. Mind you I check all my fluids once a week because I do alot of long distance driving.

Reported at 158,000 miles, March 2021 Fire

While driving to work I was signaling to switch lanes for my exit off the freeway. Began to merge and my steering wheel locked. Luckily it's wasn't for long and the freeway was not busy. However the fact that my newly purchased vehicle has a glitch is saddening. What's even worse theirs no maintenance light or check engine light, something to make the dealership believe their is a problem.

Reported at 50,020 miles, February 2015

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