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Chevrolet Cruze 2013 Electrical System Problems

122 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze - 21% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage122 complaints

122 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V502000Reported July 5, 2016 - 8,367 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 5, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 8,367 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine236Power Train113Unknown Or Other75Steering74Driver Assistance and Stability Systems67Brakes50
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.