2013 Chevrolet Cruze Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 107 brake complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, 18% of that year's 586 total complaints, tied to 16 crashes and 6 injuries. The median mileage at failure was 52,000, and no recall is linked to this brake issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 107
- 18% of 586
- Crashes reported
- 16
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 52,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal suddenly failing to respond or going hard, requiring the emergency brake to stop the car.
- Some drivers describe the pedal becoming difficult to depress and not moving at all, leading to rear-end collisions at low speed.
- Several complaints describe brakes failing to engage entirely, sometimes more than once on the same vehicle, without the dealer able to duplicate the fault.
- A few reports mention the brakes locking up unexpectedly during a stop, contributing to a head-on collision.
- One complaint links brake failure to a broader loss of power and power steering while braking into a curve.
- Another report describes brake failure occurring while idling at a red light, just before the vehicle rolled into the car ahead.
When 2013 Chevrolet Cruze brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 2, 2013, latest Jun 25, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes 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 brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze?
- NHTSA lists 107 brake complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, which is 18% of the 586 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this model year.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2013 Cruze?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2013 Cruze is 52,000 miles.
- Did the 2013 Cruze's brake problems cause crashes or injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA data ties the brake complaints to 16 crashes, 2 fires, and 6 injuries.
- Is brake failure worse in 2013 than other Cruze model years?
- The 2013 Cruze's 107 brake complaints and 18% share are lower than 2012 (253 complaints, 29% share) and 2011 (147 complaints, 20% share), but higher than most later years like 2016 through 2019.