2014 Chevrolet Cruze electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 187 complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 187 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 127 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 16 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 22 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 28 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 26 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 21 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 127 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 59,000 miles, and 52% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 8 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
I recently purchased a brand new 2014 chevy cruze. On the way to work four days after purchasing it, I was side swiped by another vehicle at 55 MPH. My vehicle was put into a spin, I hit a curb and snapped the passenger side sub frame, spun out, and my vehicle went up into flames. It was engulfed within 20 seconds of the accident. I had to kick the driver door our because it wouldn't open. I was lucky enough to get out of the car before being burned.
I have had repeated electrical issues with this car. It started with the radio shutting on & off on its own. Then the stabilitrack started flashing on. The first few times that was all it was, but in the fall of 2017, that sensor would come on & my brakes & steering were affected. In addition, the car will have moments where it blanks out just briefly while driving, usually noticed by the radio going off & on. I have also had the key get locked in the ignition.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
- Engine 233 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 96 complaints
- Steering 93 complaints
- Air bags 78 complaints
- Stability control 69 complaints
- Fuel system 61 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 47 complaints
- Cruise control 39 complaints