How common are fuel system complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze?

NHTSA lists 32 fuel system complaints for the 2013 Cruze, which is 5% of the 586 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for fuel system issues on the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze?

No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls listed for this fuel system complaint area.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2013 Cruze?

The median mileage at failure among reported fuel system complaints is 58,000 miles.

Did fuel system problems on the 2013 Cruze cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA records one crash linked to this complaint area and no fires or injuries.

How does the 2013 Cruze compare to other years for fuel system complaints?

The 2013 Cruze had 32 fuel system complaints (5% share), lower than 2014's 61 complaints (9% share) and 2016's 37 complaints (15% share).

2013 Chevrolet Cruze Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 32 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, 5% of its 586 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 58,000 miles. One crash was linked to this area, no fires or injuries, and no related recalls are on file.

Fuel System complaints: 32; 5% of 586
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 58,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of acceleration or the vehicle failing to respond to the throttle while the check engine light comes on, sometimes recurring on multiple drives.
Some describe the engine stalling or dying while moving, including at highway speed, then restarting after coasting.
Several report fuel odor and visible fuel spraying under the hood near a hose connection or fuel filter.
One owner reported the intake manifold failing around 58,000 miles, causing hard idling and poor acceleration.
A few describe unexpected rapid acceleration during low-speed maneuvers that resulted in a crash.

When 2013 Chevrolet Cruze fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint May 16, 2013, latest Aug 20, 2025.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2013 to Aug 2025; peak Aug 2018 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Cruze model year

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

20100 (0%)
201143 (6%)
201252 (6%)
201332 (5%)
201461 (9%)
201523 (9%)
201637 (15%)
201715 (7%)
20187 (6%)
20191 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze?: NHTSA lists 32 fuel system complaints for the 2013 Cruze, which is 5% of the 586 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for fuel system issues on the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze?: No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls listed for this fuel system complaint area.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2013 Cruze?: The median mileage at failure among reported fuel system complaints is 58,000 miles.
Did fuel system problems on the 2013 Cruze cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA records one crash linked to this complaint area and no fires or injuries.
How does the 2013 Cruze compare to other years for fuel system complaints?: The 2013 Cruze had 32 fuel system complaints (5% share), lower than 2014's 61 complaints (9% share) and 2016's 37 complaints (15% share).