How many suspension, wheels, and tire complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze have?

NHTSA lists 19 complaints in this category for the 2012 Cruze, which is 2% of the 865 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze suspension or tires?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2012 Cruze.

At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for this complaint area is 24,615 miles.

Did any of these suspension or tire complaints involve crashes?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and no fires linked to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2012 Cruze.

How does the 2012 Cruze compare to other years for this issue?

The 2012 Cruze had 19 complaints in this area (2% share), similar to 2011 (15 complaints, 2%) and 2014 (19 complaints, 3%), while later years like 2018 show a higher 8% share despite fewer total complaints.

2012 Chevrolet Cruze Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 2% of its 865 total complaints. Two crashes and no fires are linked to this area, with a median failure mileage of 24,615 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 19; 2% of 865
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 24,615 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Front suspension or strut components reportedly collapsed or gave way at low speed, in one case causing the vehicle to roll into a parked car.
Owners describe steering wheel and front-end shake or vibration when cornering or after extended highway driving.
Multiple owners report sidewall bulges or bubbles on factory-fitted Firestone or Goodyear tires, sometimes on all four tires.
Some owners report tire pressure loss or leaks that required pulling over to check pressure while driving.
Unexplained popping or abnormal noises from the wheel or brake area were reported, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause.
One owner noted the factory tire's speed rating was lower than the vehicle's top speed capability.

When 2012 Chevrolet Cruze suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 27, 2011, latest Apr 8, 2021.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2011 to Apr 2021; peak Sep 2014 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Cruze model year

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

20100 (0%)
201115 (2%)
201219 (2%)
201313 (2%)
201419 (3%)
20153 (1%)
20167 (3%)
20179 (4%)
20189 (8%)
20191 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels, and tire complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze have?: NHTSA lists 19 complaints in this category for the 2012 Cruze, which is 2% of the 865 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze suspension or tires?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2012 Cruze.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for this complaint area is 24,615 miles.
Did any of these suspension or tire complaints involve crashes?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and no fires linked to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2012 Cruze.
How does the 2012 Cruze compare to other years for this issue?: The 2012 Cruze had 19 complaints in this area (2% share), similar to 2011 (15 complaints, 2%) and 2014 (19 complaints, 3%), while later years like 2018 show a higher 8% share despite fewer total complaints.