2014 Chevrolet Cruze · symptom sheet
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early
- 28owner reports
- 36,000median miles
- 11involved a crash
Newest report Aug 14, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
28 of the 643 complaints on this car describe brake wear.
Tick what matches of 28 reports
What got replaced
Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the brakes covers the 2014 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 16,000 and 67,000 miles, from the 19 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“My transmission blew up. My airbags did not deploy. And neither of my brakes or emergency brakes worked. I was in a car accident where I hit another car in a tree and was admitted into the hospital as I am pregnant.”
Filed Aug 14, 2026
“ABS pump motor stuck X2 & is available for inspection. Brakes could potentially fail putting mine & other's safety at risk. Warning lamps were illuminated. This is the second time this has happened, pump motor was already replaced. There is a recall issued but not for my vehicle specifically. CAN BUS Communication issues.”
Filed Feb 3, 2025
“Power flickering and multiple errors lit up on dashboard including loss of stability control. Radio kept flashing on and off. Would show back up when pressed brake or regular car in motion. -- Looked up online and appears to be known negative battery cable --- which doesn't show on NHTSA recalls or errors to look out for.”
Filed May 1, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 11 of 28 reports involved a crash and 6 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 93 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 77 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 67 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 66 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 43 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 36 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 30 reports
- A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 25 reports