general problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze

16 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze based on all problems reported for the 2013 Cruze.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2025

For the airbag the car was sold to me without a working airbag. It’s in the steering wheel (I have been told this by a Chevrolet dealership) and the part that is broken is the part that will make it inflate in case of crash. This is scary to me. I was just in my first (and hopefully only) accident a month before in a more steely car and while no airbags were deployed it still hurts. The second issue is with the fuel pump or sensor - the coding is very unsure but the dash (including the mechanical gauge) says the car will go from half tank to empty on an 8 mile drive. It has no leaks on the underside and I had it into the mechanic twice. The second time because it stumbled and stalled at a stop light. Before dying - half tank. August 6th they just scanned it with their computer I got no paperwork from them. On the 15th I didn’t get any paperwork either. I will include the shop’s number.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2022

I wanted to file this because I feel this a safety concern. My vehicle has always been kept up on maintenance. One day out no where it started acting up my 2013 chevy Cruze LS. I had a shop come back after they did a diagnostic that is was a faulty throttle body sensor and pcv. I have issues with it shutting off and I’ll have to coast it to stop. What I’m not understanding how can there be recalls for my vechicle same problems same make/model but it’s not showing my vehicle matching up with my VIN #. I do have all the supporting documents and paperwork stating these issues.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/21/2021

The contact was riding in a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at unknown speed, the driver crashed into another vehicle from the driver side to the other vehicle rear passenger side due to unable to focus. The contact mentioned the front passenger and the front side passenger air bags was the only air bags that deployed. The contact stated that she was the only one sustained a right wrist, thumb and a burnt arm injuries that needed medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The contact was aware that the vehicle was damage. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was informed the air bags was takata air bags and the injuries was caused by the air bags. The approximate failure mileage unknown.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/03/2021

Air bag passenger rear impact sensor failed. Discovered due to warning light. Component replaced at dealership. Vehicle has 25,360 miles on it.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/21/2020

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving approximately 68 mph, the driver's and passenger's side side-curtain air bags inadvertently deployed, without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was not involved in a crash. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The vehicle was taken to american Chevrolet (4742 mchenry Ave, modesto, CA 95356, 209-575-1606) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was no merit for a claim for restitution. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted by email however, no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Ah.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2019

Drove to work in the morning as usual with no check engine lights, car sat in the parking during the day went out to drive home at the end of the day and the air bag trouble light in on. Took car the gm dealership to have the code diagnosed and dealership informs me that the airbag and connecting airbag harness will need to be replaced due to the fact the airbag will not recalibrate and is not communicating with the computer.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2019

My car is a danger the engine power slows down when driving causing another to hit in the back power steering light displays, stabilize tract and engine power, I have already had one hit and run accident. I took car to Chevrolet dealership harbison rd columbia SC they just half repair it someone may die if car continue to power down.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2018

2013 chevy Cruze collided with another vehicle going 30-40mph head on. No air bags were deployed . Air bag service light is now on.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the while driving approximately 65 mph the air bags erroniously deployed after driving over an object in the road. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer columbia Chevrolet cincinnati, ohio who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000. Jft.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/09/2018

Car has been returned to dealer for repairs concerning the motor and electrical systems. They have not been serviced outside of the dealership. Car frequently quits and has to be jumpstarted.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2015

Water pump, cooling system. There’s a recall on this system already but not for my VIN. The service bulletin describes 100% off issues im having yes manufacture will not help because my VIN isn’t attached to service bulletin. Car over heat constantly, I’ve pretty much replaced the entire cooling system twice now. Airbags also faulty. The entire passenger side of vehicle was hit by fedex truck not long after being rear-ended and an adjuster claiming car 95% totaled,( yet still ended up rebuilding it) no airbags deployed in both situations.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2015

Airbag information light says 'airbag off' when my 105-pound wife occupys the seat. The local dealer tells me you have to weigh 130 pounds to activate the airbag.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2014

Traveling on the interstate about 60mph, car in front of me slammed on their brakes, I did the same but did not have enough time as it only took a split second and I had rear-ended the car in front of me still going approximately 55-60mph. My head hit the steering wheel because no air bags ever deployed. I suffered cervical straightening of the c spine and strain, which resulted in tests to rule out brain bleed. Severe headache and swelling of my head eventually eased 4-5 days post accident.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2014

We were driving home on a highway at dark when we hit a black angus bull which was approximately 1000 pounds. Immediately after we hit it, it rolled up onto the passenger side and crashed thru the windshield injuring myself (the passenger in the front). My husband was driving and we also had two passengers in the back of the car but they were not injured. I had multiple facial injuries and glass chard injures and was taken by ambulance to a hospital where I was inpatient for 10 days, 5 of those in intensive care. The most severe of my injuries were fracture of my orbital floor, fracture of my nasal bone, fracture of my malar and maxillary bones, open wound to my lip and multiple bruises and cuts. All four of us were wearing our seat belts and out of 10 airbags that the car had, not one went off. The front end of the car was severely damaged and we lost power to the car as soon as we hit the cow (no flashers, lights, etc) our car was totaled and we now have multiple medical bills to account for. Our concern was that we bought the car new and it was advertised as having ten airbags for safety. After hitting a 1000 pound bull at 60 mph, why did not one air bag go off?.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2013

My daughter was driving my car to my place of work. Snowy day,making a right hand turn, going very slow to turn, she started sliding. My car slid sideways, the drivers side rear tire hit curb, all airbags opened except drivers steering wheel. She sustained head and neck injury. Transported to hospital by ambulance with neck collar on, nothing broken. Out of work for 2 weeks, immobile with back pain. I was without my car for a month, waiting on parts from gm to repair rear axle and rest of the airbags.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2013

Just a short time after I bought this car, which I love, I hit a deer. I was going 45 mph at the time and the impact did $10,000 damage but the air bag did not go off. Thankfully I was not hurt and I was wearing my seat belt. To this day the car just isn't the same.


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