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We buy Chevrolet Cruzes from every year, 2011–2019, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Chevrolet Cruze by year
The Cruze is a compact car sold from 2011–2019 with engines including 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 44 recalls and 3,721 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | 26–32 | 7 | 732 |
| 2012 Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | 26–32 | 7 | 865 |
| 2013 Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | 26–32 | 5 | 587 |
| 2014 Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | 26–32 | 10 | 702 |
| 2015 Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | 26–32 | 4 | 252 |
| 2016 Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | 26–34 | 4 | 250 |
| 2017 Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | 31–37 | 2 | 201 |
| 2018 Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | 31–37 | 3 | 109 |
| 2019 Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | 31–37 | 2 | 23 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Chevrolet Cruze problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Cruze, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Chevrolet Cruze: questions
How much is a junk Chevrolet Cruze worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Cruzes with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Chevrolet Cruzes that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2011–2019), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Chevrolet Cruze year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2012 Cruze (865). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, electrical system and power train.
Which Chevrolet Cruze year has the most recalls?
The 2014 Cruze has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 10. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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