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2014 Chevrolet Cruze Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, 3% of its 702 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure was 9,645 miles, and the area is linked to 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries. No related recalls are listed for this component in the data provided.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
19
3% of 702
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
9,645 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Right front axle or half shaft fractured, in some cases severing the wheel from the axle while driving on the freeway.
  • Tires blew out with holes in the tread or sidewall, sometimes with a second tire failing the same way within weeks.
  • Tires developed repeated cuts or splits and lost pressure after driving and parking, even after balancing and rotation.
  • Tire pressure dropped repeatedly overnight from a bubble defect that could not be repaired and required tire replacement.
  • Underbody components including suspension parts, drive shaft, and muffler hangers showed rust and metallic residue found under the vehicle.

When 2014 Chevrolet Cruze suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 20, 2014, latest Aug 10, 2022.

2014 Chevrolet Cruze suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2014Aug 2014Nov 2014Apr 2016Mar 2018Jun 2018Sep 2021Aug 2022
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Aug 2022; peak Jul 2014 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2014 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.

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 201115 (2%)
  3. 201219 (2%)
  4. 201313 (2%)
  5. 201419 (3%)
  6. 20153 (1%)
  7. 20167 (3%)
  8. 20179 (4%)
  9. 20189 (8%)
  10. 20191 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels, and tire complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze have?
NHTSA lists 19 complaints in this area for the 2014 Cruze, which is 3% of the 702 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze suspension or axle problems?
The data provided lists no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 Cruze, though several owner complaints describe a right front axle issue.
At what mileage do suspension or tire problems usually show up on the 2014 Cruze?
The median mileage at failure among these complaints was 9,645 miles.
Did the 2014 Cruze's suspension or tire problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this component area shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries for the 2014 Cruze.
How does the 2014 Cruze compare to other years for this problem area?
The 2014 model's 3% share of complaints in this area is higher than most other Cruze years listed, which mostly range from 1% to 2%, except 2017 and 2018 which reached 4% and 8%.

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.