2014 Chevrolet Cruze · symptom sheet
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy
- 36owner reports
- 65,600median miles
- 3involved a crash
Newest report Jul 20, 2023 · checked Oct 2, 2026
81 of the 643 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 36 of those describe power steering loss.
Tick what matches of 36 reports
Power steering loss on other Cruze years
No other Cruze model year has enough reports of power steering loss for a sheet of its own. See every Cruze year.
What this problem usually is
Power steering loss is the steering wheel suddenly going heavy, usually with a warning on the dash. Nearly six in ten complaints in this group mention a warning light or message, and almost two thirds mention driving or highway speed rather than parking.
What got replaced
Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the steering system covers the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.
All 10 recalls on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 50,000 and 76,000 miles, from the 26 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 11 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 technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure for reprogramming power steering control module due to a notchy or stick/slip feeling in the steering wheel near the center position.
This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE TO CORRECT THE CONDITION OF A NOTCHY OR STICKY FEELING IN THE STEERING WHEEL NEAR THE CENTER POSITION.
7 more on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze page.
What owners wrote
“The electrical power steering goes in and out while driving. This issue is intermittent. Fuses and ground on electrical system have been check with no issues found.”
Filed Jul 20, 2023
“Power steering forums say there a recall my car and light is on. So is there ? Manufactured july 2013.”
Filed Aug 6, 2022
“This morning, I was making a right turn into a neighborhood when I hit a small hole in the road and the car turned off. It alerted me that it was power steering and airbags. Now when I drive into my driveway it may turn off because of the curb, when I turn into work it may turn off because there is a small area where the road has small holes.”
Filed May 21, 2021
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 3 of 36 reports involved a crash and 5 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. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
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- 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
- Check engine light or misfire 66 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 43 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