Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 587 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V502000 Key May Be Removed When Not In Park/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V417000 Engine Block Heater Power Cord Damage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V372000 Driver's Front Air Bag Inflator Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V151000 Front Right Half Shaft may Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V452000 Front Right Half Shaft may Fracture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 212 complaints
- Electrical System 122 complaints
- Power Train 113 complaints
- Unknown or Other 75 complaints
- Steering 74 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 62 complaints
Of the 587 complaints on file, 54 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 587 complaints, owners report 32 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze has a below-average rating due to numerous complaints and several recalls, especially concerning the engine, electrical system, and power train. Common issues with these vital components suggest reliability concerns. Since the complaints span multiple systems, the vehicle may require frequent attention and repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | very common |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
| power train | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| air bags | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotations and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or stalling
- Electrical failures or warnings
- Unusual transmission noises
- Airbag warning lights
- Reduced braking efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.