Two problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze based on all problems reported for the 2011 Cruze.
I own a 2011 chevy Cruze. It has 67,000 miles. About a month ago, I started to notice a feeling of my steering taking on a mind of its own. So just last week, I went and got new brakes, rotors, tires, front end alignment, balance. Cost a pretty penny, but needed for safety. I had them check for front end issues that might be related to steering problems. They said the front end was tight. Tyrods, ball joints, axle, etc. This confirmed to me, that the steering issue was from the steering column. There is also a crunching sound in the steering, when turning wheel from a parked position. Well the still has steering issues. On the straight away, it feels like the tires are independently turning. I then have to turn the steering wheel to compensate and correct. This in turn causes, over turning. The tires and the steering wheel are not working together. This makes me so scared to drive this car. I have a small passanger, daily. I also drive on a 50 mile trip once or twice a week. Please help.
A squeak has developed in the steering column. Although gm has received complaints about this, they have done nothing to issue any recalls. There are tso's on this since other owners have complained but they do nothing. No car with 23,000 miles should have bad bushings or other problems with steering unless there are defects.