2014 Chevrolet Cruze Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

91Steering complaints

13%Of all 698 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE216 · 30.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM180 · 25.8%

POWER TRAIN94 · 13.5%

STEERING91 · 13%

Unspecified / other89 · 12.8%

Share of the 698 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE POWER STEERING AND SERVICE VEHICLE STABILITY TRAC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY, AND…”NHTSA complaint 10806243 — filed 11/23/2015

“WHILE DRIVING AT 65-70 MPH ON STRAIGHT AND LEVEL HIGHWAY, STEERING WOULD DEVELOP A "STICKY OR DEAD SPOT" ON CENTER WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A…”NHTSA complaint 10703627 — filed 04/03/2015

“WHEN MAKING A SLIGHT CORRECTION ON THE HI-WAY THE STEERING WHEEL FEELS AS IF IT BINDS AND THE AFTER A SHORT TURN OF THE WHEEL…”NHTSA complaint 10703556 — filed 04/03/2015

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze have steering problems?

Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze: 91 of 698 complaints on file (13%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze have in total?

698 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 68 involved a crash, 17 involved a fire, 55 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.