2011 Chevrolet Cruze: Problems & Reliability
NOT FLAGGED2011 Chevrolet Cruze: NOT FLAGGED — 0 owner complaints.
The Chevrolet Cruze isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2011 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 4th of 11 model years from 2009 to 2019.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2009–2019 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
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NHTSA complaints
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Service bulletins
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Recall campaigns
2011 Chevrolet Cruze recalls
No recall campaigns are on federal record for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
2011 Chevrolet Cruze service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 1,657 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2011 — close to the 1,329 of the median Cruze year from 2009 to 2019. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (338), engine & cooling (228), powertrain / transmission (148). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2011 vs. the year before and after
From the 2010 to the 2011, owner complaints stayed at zero. The 2012 that followed stayed at zero.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cruze | BEST | 0 | 278 | 0 | — |
| 2011 (this page) | — | 0 | 1,657 | 0 | — |
| 2012 Cruze | AVOID | 0 | 1,815 | 0 | — |
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Nearby Cruze years with a better rating: 2010.
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FAQ
Is the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
2011 Chevrolet Cruze: NOT FLAGGED — 0 owner complaints. The Chevrolet Cruze isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2011 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 4th of 11 model years from 2009 to 2019.
What are the most common 2011 Chevrolet Cruze problems?
Owner complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze aren't concentrated in one component; 1,657 manufacturer service bulletins are on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze have?
No recall campaigns are on federal record for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. Recall status is VIN-specific, so still check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the model is ranked on complaint and bulletin volume until the verdict engine scores it. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.