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.
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.
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.