2012 Chevrolet Cruze Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 25 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 3% of its 865 total complaints that year. These complaints involve 6 crashes and 1 fire, with a median mileage at failure of 33,472. No recalls are tied to this specific area.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 25
- 3% of 865
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 33,473 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Owners report the front driver seat headrest support would not stay fastened and could not be adjusted to the occupant's height even after replacement.
- Some owners describe a strong coolant odor entering the cabin when the heater is used, tracing to the water pump area under the hood.
- Owners describe unrelated brake failures where the pedal did not stop the car at low speed, leading to rear-end crashes, sometimes filed under Structure & Body.
- One owner reported the vehicle shutting off mid-turn, causing loss of control and damage to the fender and door.
- Owners noted hail damage exposing concerns about the strength of the vehicle's steel body panels.
- Some owners reported increased highway wandering and buffeting at speeds of 75 mph and higher after an unrelated underbelly shield modification.
When 2012 Chevrolet Cruze body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 4, 2012, latest Mar 21, 2024.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Cruze model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze have?
- NHTSA lists 25 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, which is 3% of the 865 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Structure & Body issues?
- No, the JSON data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2012 Cruze?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is 33,472 miles.
- Did Structure & Body problems on the 2012 Cruze lead to crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
- How does the 2012 Cruze compare to other years for this issue?
- The 2012 Cruze had 25 Structure & Body complaints at a 3% share, similar to 2011's 23 complaints at 3%, while 2017 had a higher 11% share with 22 complaints.