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2011 Chevrolet Cruze vehicle speed control problems

70 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze cite vehicle speed control, 10% of all 733 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
70
10% of all complaints
Crashes
4
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the vehicle speed control

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and raising the foot off the accelerator pedal, the vehicle decelerated drastically. Additionally, the vehicle occasionally hesitated while accelerating and failed to immediately accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Occasionally, the vehicle lurched forward suddenly. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 129,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 9, 2026Vehicle speed controlODI 11762968
“As I was on the highway, I was unable to pick up speed without feeling resistance! After awhile I couldn’t go past 25 mph and my car eventually gave out before I made it home. I had to call a tow to have them tow me to my park lot! A couple days went by and my car was able to drive through the parking and park in different spots. I am not sure what the problem may be but I just bought this car and it has been causing unsafe issues for about a year now! Please help!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 27, 2021Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11445156
“The car cuts out and jerks (has no power) (no warning lights) when accelerating or staying at a steady speed with engine light coming on or flashing. I've reported to dealership. So far, Don't know the cause of problem.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 22, 2021Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11421801
“MANY OCCURRENCES OF PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR, AND THE CAR HAVING A DELAYED REACTION TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED COLLISIONS WITH OTHER VEHICLES WHEN COMING FROM A STOP IN A PARKING LOT ONTO A MAIN ROAD.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 23, 2021Power train, Vehicle speed controlODI 11404480
“WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR IT TAKES A MOMENT TO ACTUALLY GO WHICH HAS LEFT ME SITTING IN INTERSECTIONS ETC. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM SINCE IT IS A WIRE RELAY NOT A CABLE RELAY SO IT CAUSES A DELAY IN SENDING THE MESSAGE TO THE MOTOR.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 17, 2020Vehicle speed controlODI 11355524
“CRUZE CONTROL FAILS TO REMAIN SET AND TURNS OFF ON IT'S OWN RESULTING IN REDUCTION OF SPEED WHEN TRAVELING. REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL AND WON'T FASTEN, POSING A SAFETY HAZARD AND MAKING THE REAR SEATS UNUSABLE FOR PASSENGERS.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 31, 2020Seat belts, Vehicle speed controlODI 11352185

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Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.