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2012 Chevrolet Cruze: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

7Safety recalls
865Owner complaints to NHTSA
3Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2012 Chevrolet Cruze owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine268Most reports between 30k and 100k miles
Electrical System196Most reports between 30k and 80k miles
Service Brakes152Most reports between 20k and 80k miles
Power Train137Most reports between 20k and 90k miles
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)108Most reports between 40k and 90k miles
Steering103Most reports between 20k and 60k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Electrical System: IgnitionJul 2016 · Campaign 16V502000
  • Air BagsJun 2014 · Campaign 14V300000
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: StorageJun 2012 · Campaign 12V289000
  • Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2012 · Campaign 12V288000
  • Air BagsOct 2012 · Campaign 12V522000
  • Air BagsJan 2013 · Campaign 13V023000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power AssistAug 2013 · Campaign 13V360000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Air Bag Non-deploymentRQ13002 · opened May 2013 · closed Jul 2014
  • Chapman Chevrolet / Cruze Engine RecallAQ12002 · opened Oct 2012 · closed Oct 2014
  • Engine compartment firePE12010 · opened Mar 2012 · closed Jul 2012

Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.