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2013 Chevrolet Cruze fuel/propulsion system problems

29 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze cite fuel/propulsion system, 5% of all 587 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
29
5% of all complaints
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the fuel/propulsion system

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“For the airbag the car was sold to me without a working airbag. It’s in the steering wheel (I have been told this by a Chevrolet dealership) and the part that is broken is the part that will make it inflate in case of crash. This is scary to me. I was just in my first (and hopefully only) accident a month before in a more steely car and while no airbags were deployed it still hurts. The second issue is with the fuel pump or sensor - the coding is very unsure but the dash (including the mechanical gauge) says the car will go from half tank to empty on an 8 mile drive. It has no leaks on the underside and I had it into the mechanic twice. The second time because it stumbled and stalled at a stop light. Before dying - half tank. August 6th they just scanned it with their computer I got no paperwork from them. On the 15th I didn’t get any paperwork either. I will include the shop’s number.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 20, 2025Air bags, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11681926
“Thermostat keeps alerting me that it's overheating, while constantly guzzling anti-freeze and water. There's no obvious leak, completely dry under the car. The car will shut its self off.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 21, 2023Unknown or other, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11518275
“The 2013 Chevy Cruze is prone to overheating and there is always a coolant leak or something related to the coolant/antifreeze that is leaking or not correct. My Chevy Cruze has been leaking coolant profusely and so has my friends who had a Chevy Cruze as well. It is truly a pain to continuously refill the coolant so that the vehicle will not overheat. A recall needs to be in place immediately. I’ve heard this same story on Chevy Cruze a way too many times.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 17, 2023Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11517399
“I have replaced the pvc valve cover 3times and the engine coolant housing 4 times with in 2years. The vehicle still leaks coolant even though all hoses connections and reservoir has been replaced. The ground cable has been replaced twice. The car warning dash comes on saying "service traction control" abs? The radio shuts off as well as all stereo lighting. When vehicle is at a stop it sometimes kicks, I thought I got tapped from the back that's how much of a jolt it does but no vehicle behind me. It's also sluggish when taking off.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 30, 2023Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11504477
“Countless oil leaks - replaced the valve cover /gasket and solenoids and countless other parts to stop the oil leak when it was coming from the intake manifold PVC system - I even replaced the turbocharger.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 15, 2022Unknown or other, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11452058
“The whole head shot off while driving. Now the car is making a farting noise when I accelerate or if u sit idle for longer than 15 mins. No oil leak but I’m using an additional $200 in oil between oil changes”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 6, 2021Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11428069

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