2011 Chevrolet Cruze reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,112
- 80 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 256 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 67 reported crashes · 64 injuries · 4 deaths · 30 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#324
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
+804
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2009-2013
+839
median 274 complaints in 614 records
Top component share
23%
Engine: 256 complaints
What owners report fails — 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
- ENGINE 256
- POWER TRAIN 172
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 89
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 75
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 75
7 recalls on record for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
- NHTSA 16V502000 · 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing th
- NHTSA 13V360000 · 2013 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST A loss of braking assistance will require extra pedal force and/or distance to bring the vehicle to a stop, increasing t
- NHTSA 12V289000 · 2012 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEM THE FUEL TANK COULD COME LOOSE IN A CRASH, POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF
- NHTSA 12V288000 · 2012 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
- NHTSA 11V270000 · 2011 · STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR THIS COULD ALLOW THE SHAFTS TO SEPARATE, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY INCREASE THE RI
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2011 Chevrolet Cruze units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
NHTSA has 1,112 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (256 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Chevrolet Cruze units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (256), power train (172), electrical system (89), unknown or other (75). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.