2013 Chevrolet Cruze engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 234 complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 234 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 143 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 24 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 15 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 21 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 20 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 24 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 18 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 143 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 7 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact called on behalf of her son who owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated while her granddaughter was parking the vehicle, when she saw smoke coming from the hood. The contact stated the driver was not aware if any warning lights were illuminated. The driver exited the vehicle and when opened the hood, she saw fire and sustained burns on her right hand. The contact stated the drivers stepfather was able to extinguished the fire with water hose.
While my son was driving the car on the highway the engine started to smoke. He pulled over and turned off the car. He waited 10 mintues and started the car to head back home. When he arrived home liquid was leaking out the car and the car had smoke coming from the engine. At this time the check engine light was on. GM had sent a recall notice in the mail (n202299080), a couple of days prior. I called them on monday and they told me to take it to a dealer.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
- Electrical system 122 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 113 complaints
- Steering 74 complaints
- Stability control 62 complaints
- Brakes 50 complaints
- Air bags 49 complaints
- Cruise control 39 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 34 complaints