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Chevrolet Cruze 2013 Power Train Problems

113 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze - 19% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage113 complaints

113 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

13V452000Reported September 23, 2013 - 3,161 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 3,161 vehicles across all affected models.

14V151000Reported March 31, 2014 - 174,046 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 174,046 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine236Electrical System122Unknown 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.