2014 Chevrolet Cruze consumer reviews

I saved and bought a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze brand new, my first ever new car at the age of 41, thinking the lower price point then Hondas and Toyotas may pay off. I completed all maintenance and repairs on time and through the dealer. Although I quickly realized how inconvenient it was to not be able to pop the trunk from the driver's seat while the car was running (e.g. when picking up someone with luggage from the airport), how it was impossible to get rear-facing car seats installed if the driver was taller than 5' 6", and how there was no integrated garage door opening system, the first couple of years were fine and those issues were minor. Thus, I bought a second 2014 Cruze rom a private party for my two college student sons to share while they were away. Just a few years later, both of the turbos went out on both 2014 Cruzes. I replaced nearly every component on both cars except the transmission and engine, some under warranty, then others not as the cars aged. Ultimately, the car I bought brand new failed in 2023 with a cracked cylinder and had to be sold for scrap when the car had about 110,000 miles and was just going on 10 years old. The remaining Cruze my sons used to drive was reclaimed when they left school and younger siblings used it occasionally. I then put it back into full time service as my only vehicle to replace my other Cruze when it died. The second 2014 Cruze has also been such a problem despite only reaching 140,000 miles in Apr 2026 The turbo just needed replacement again (second replacement), I've had to replace two water pumps, the PCV (?) cover has cracked at the bolts so it's had to get sealed, the air intake failed and had to be bypassed, it goes through batteries much faster than any other vehicle I've owned, and many other issues. I save and buy my vehicles in cash and with other life circumstances don't have a lot of money to get a new car. I've kept thinking, "this $1500 repair would be less than three months of $600/mo car payments," so I keep repairing it, but I am realizing now I should have cut my losses much earlier after the first one died. It just feels like one dying at 110,000 miles and the other on the constant brink of death at 140,000 miles is really poor quality. I will never buy another Chevrolet but will stick with the more reliable Hondas and Toyotas I've owned years ago.

Car sux dont buy pay too much for a xxxxty car then it just breaks down cost too much for the repairs do not buy

Bought a diesel version with 40k miles, has been bullet proof I average 50mpg! Drives nice and has every thing I could want for a daily commuter! 190k going strong

from what I'm seeing other people report, the 1.4 turbo is the problem. I have the LS 1.8 and yes I have replaced the water pump but it was not driven hot so it did not damage the head gasket or block. it has 180,000 miles on it and runs like a new one. the comfort and handling makes up for the lack of power although it has enough. it's not a Camaro or a Corvette but it's a xxxx good Car.

This car and almost every other one has an issue where the Infotainment Screen will go out and the Power Steering goes out and Traction Control and Stabilitrak will stop working AS YOU ARE DRIVING! What is fun is when you are rounding a curve or pulling out in front of traffic and the Steering goes out. This needs to be a recall ASAP. Very Dangerous

I have owned my Cruze for about two years now with no problems. I have driven this car back and forth to work and around town multiple times, with no issues. I have the LS trim with the 1.8. I can say the LS trim lacks many features, but still provides easy to use technology and a comfortable ride.

Is the worst car I had, you need a big fat wallet to repair this xxxx, glad is not under production any more. Cavalier was a real good car, even the cobalt, but the Chevy Cruze is the worst Chevy car, is an insult for consumers, beware with this trash car, and if you have love by yourself, don't buy this kind of cars, the 1.4 engine is a big piece of xxxx.

I got this car with 76k on it and it now is close to hitting 200k and is showing no signs of giving up. I do have the '14 LT model. I have, however, followed the maintenance schedule included the necessary tune-ups, transmission flushes, oil changes, and part replacements. There is nothing that has been replaced that is not surprising considering how many miles have been put on the car. The car has not disappointed me and has run as expected. It has also been run all over New England and a good portion of the East Coast and through most terrains. It has handled just as well in the rough Northern NY winters as it does in the summers. I would gladly buy this car again.

I used this car as a daily driver and bought it with 11,000 miles on the clock. These things are known for issues but with the proper maintenance you get a lot less of those it’s been a great car to me and hasn’t actually given me any of those issues so far. I love it.

Bought 2014 with 10K miles. Great until about 60K. Turbo failure. Constant Check Engine Light on and when scanned gives a host of possibilities for the failure. Some cheap, some expensive. At 130K miles, still fighting the check engine light with the common P0420 and P0299, emissions and boost respectively after changing a host of parts. Limping my kid through college and this one is gone!