2012 Chevrolet Cruze recalls

7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

16V502000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallAs such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft…ElectricalFree replacement8,367unitsJul 201614V300000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallThe driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.Air bagsFree replacement32KunitsJun 201413V360000 · General Motors LlcService Brakes, Hydraulic recallIn the affected vehicles, the pump may not activate, resulting in an intermittent reduction or loss of brake assist.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement293KunitsAug 201313V023000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallThe driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.Air bagsFree replacement4,167unitsJan 201312V522000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallThe driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.Air bagsFree replacement2,949unitsOct 201212V289000 · General Motors LlcFuel System, Gasoline recallAttachment welds for the fuel tank strap secondary brackets may have been omitted.Fuel systemFree repair53KunitsJun 201212V288000 · General Motors LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallSpilled or dripping oil (such as after an oil change) may collect in the engine shield (bellypan) near hot engine or exhaust…Engine & powertrainFree repair413KunitsJun 2012