Does the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze have a wiper recall?

No. NHTSA's related_recalls list for this Visibility & Wipers area is empty for the 2011 Cruze, even though several owners describe the same wiper linkage failure.

How common are visibility and wiper complaints on the 2011 Cruze?

NHTSA logged 26 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Cruze, which is 4% of that year's 732 total complaints.

At what mileage do wiper problems typically show up on the 2011 Cruze?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2011 Cruze is 82,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Which Cruze model years have the most Visibility & Wipers complaints?

Among Cruze model years listed, 2014 has the most with 43 complaints (6% share), followed by 2012 with 39 (5%) and 2013 with 28 (5%); 2011 has 26 complaints (4%).

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 4% of the 732 total complaints for the year. The dominant pattern is driver's side wiper failure at the transmission linkage, with median failure mileage of 82,000. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 26; 4% of 732
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 82,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Driver's side wiper blade stops moving mid-drive, often during rain, because the wiper transmission linkage separates from the bellcrank at a plastic ball-socket joint.
Loss of wiper function happens at highway speed in wet conditions, forcing some drivers to pull off the road due to blocked vision.
Interior windows fog and frost over in cold weather and owners say the defroster cannot clear the buildup quickly, blocking the view out the windshield and side windows.
Rearview and side mirrors are reported as loose, vibrating over bumps, or failing to adjust, reducing rear and side visibility.
Some owners describe the wiper failure as a recurring issue with the same plastic ball-socket part and ask for a recall, though none is listed.

When 2011 Chevrolet Cruze visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 19, 2011, latest Feb 16, 2021.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2011 to Feb 2021; peak Feb 2018 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Cruze model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20100 (0%)
201126 (4%)
201239 (5%)
201328 (5%)
201443 (6%)
20159 (4%)
20162 (1%)
20175 (2%)
20184 (4%)
20191 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze have a wiper recall?: No. NHTSA's related_recalls list for this Visibility & Wipers area is empty for the 2011 Cruze, even though several owners describe the same wiper linkage failure.
How common are visibility and wiper complaints on the 2011 Cruze?: NHTSA logged 26 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Cruze, which is 4% of that year's 732 total complaints.
At what mileage do wiper problems typically show up on the 2011 Cruze?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2011 Cruze is 82,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Which Cruze model years have the most Visibility & Wipers complaints?: Among Cruze model years listed, 2014 has the most with 43 complaints (6% share), followed by 2012 with 39 (5%) and 2013 with 28 (5%); 2011 has 26 complaints (4%).