2014 Chevrolet Cruze · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 66owner reports
- 80,000median miles
- $2,000median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jun 17, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
379 of the 643 complaints on this car are about the engine. 66 of those describe misfire.
Tick what matches of 66 reports
Misfire on other Cruze years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2018.
What this problem usually is
These reports start with the check engine light. Many describe the engine running rough or shaking at idle, a P0300-series code, or a catalytic converter code. A worrying number say the light was flashing. Owners often list ignition coils or spark plugs already replaced, and the light coming back afterward.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the sensor (15 reports), the catalytic converter (12 reports), the ignition coils (3 reports) and the spark plugs (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the engine cover the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
All 10 recalls on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Cruze
Chapman chevrolet / cruze engine recall. Closed oct 20, 2014.
Engine compartment fire. Closed jul 19, 2012, led to recall 12V-288.
None of these investigations covers the 2014 model year.
What owners paid
9 of the 66 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $700 to $3,010.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 50,528 and 99,961 miles, from the 48 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 32 service bulletins or notices for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce ...
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to ...
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
28 more on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze page.
What owners wrote
“Both catalytic converters and O2 Sensor's have been replaced and Iâm still getting a check engine light. Along with a multitude of other parts that Iâve had to replace. Like the turbo, gaskets, sensors multiple times⦔
Filed May 4, 2026
“According to my car being diagnosed the fuel pump needs replaced. The car is available for inspection. A warning signal is on my dash board, its the check engine light that is on.”
Filed May 5, 2025
“I have this code p0324 and I replaced the whole knock sensor including the wiring with it and the code still pop up, my car is Chevy Cruze 2014 LTZ 1.4 L4 Turbo. Yesterday I went to dealer to program it and they did program the PCM and later in the evening, the check engine light pop up again with the same code but the car run fine. I seriously want to know what else can cause the issues!!”
Filed Apr 29, 2025
“Vehicle has a faulty catalytic converters had the check engine light on got it tested the p0420 code issued.”
Filed May 18, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 66 reports involved a crash. 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. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 93 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 77 reports
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 71 reports
- Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on 71 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 67 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 43 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 36 reports
- Turbo failure or loss of boost 34 reports
- Windshield wipers stop working 32 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 30 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 28 reports
- A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 25 reports