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2014 Chevrolet Cruze Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 61 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, 9% of its 702 total complaints for the year. Owners reported fuel odor, fuel leaks, and stalling, with a median failure mileage of 50,328 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Fuel System complaints
61
9% of 702
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
50,328 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a strong fuel odor inside the cabin after starting the engine, sometimes with visible fuel evaporation from the tank.
  • Some owners describe fuel leaking underneath the vehicle, in one case traced to rodent damage to the fuel lines.
  • Owners report the check engine light illuminating along with a need to replace the diesel fuel tank heater.
  • Some owners describe the engine failing to start for about two minutes after refueling, with the check engine light on and the vehicle stalling after sitting for a few minutes.
  • One owner described a fuel system failure that led to a fire after prior reports of engine power loss and a fuel odor near the fuel rails.

When 2014 Chevrolet Cruze fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 5, 2014, latest Aug 6, 2026.

2014 Chevrolet Cruze fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month4Nov 2014Nov 2016Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2022Feb 2024May 2025
61 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2014 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2017 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2014 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.

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 201143 (6%)
  3. 201252 (6%)
  4. 201332 (5%)
  5. 201461 (9%)
  6. 201523 (9%)
  7. 201637 (15%)
  8. 201715 (7%)
  9. 20187 (6%)
  10. 20191 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze have?
NHTSA lists 61 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, which is 9% of the 702 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze fuel system?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the Fuel System component on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze.
At what mileage do fuel system problems show up on the 2014 Cruze?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze is 50,328 miles.
Are fuel system problems on the 2014 Cruze linked to fires or crashes?
NHTSA data tied to this model year's complaints overall shows 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries, though not all of those are confirmed to involve the fuel system specifically.
Is the 2014 Cruze worse than other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2014 Cruze's fuel system complaints make up 9% of that year's total complaints, higher than the 5-6% share seen in 2012, 2013, 2017, and 2018, though 2016 had a higher 15% share.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.