2013 Chevrolet Cruze: steering wheel locks up

Filed Jun 13, 2025 · Engine, Steering · 103,212 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle also lost motive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the electronic control unit module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,212. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 86,500 miles · OH

I was making a left turn and the steering wheel locked and the radio turned off, I barely made it before getting hit. The steering wheel unlocked and I turned into the first place I could. I turned the car off and tried to start it but the brake was locked and nothing was turning on when I pushed the button. Tried a few times and nothing. While sitting there for about 5 minutes the whole dash came on and I was able to start the car. The radio had been turning on and off a few times on this drive before this happened. But the radio has been doing this for some time .

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 45,000 miles · OH

Car shuts off completely.after 10 minutes will restart.steering locks up while drivng.stabli control comes on.loss of almost al l power.happen in driveway.while driving turning .loss of power so that car wont move.

Filed Jul 18, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 71,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. While driving 18 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the wrench warning sensor indicator illuminated. Shortly after, the steering wheel returned to normal and the contact regained control. In addition, other error warning indicators illumianted as the window rolled up and down. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 16, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · FL

While driving, power steering locked up, car turned off and then back on. The radio turned off and then back on and close driver window lit up. This has happened on 4 different occasions now. Steering locked up while on I-95. Radio on and off while turning onto highway and window message while car was stationary.

Filed May 9, 2017 · Driver assistance, Steering · 57,450 miles · OH

While driving on the highway steering locked up. Two day after power steering light and stabilltrak lights were on

Filed Feb 15, 2017 · Driver assistance, Steering · 55,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. While driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering and service stabilitrac warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Nov 30, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 25,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that the stability control warning indicator flashed, the radio shorted, and various warning indicators flashed. The steering wheel seized each time the failures occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to replicate and diagnose the failures. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Steering · 41,260 miles · FL · crash

Steering locked up while driving down road. Causing an accident. While driving at about 35mph. Steering wheel locked up on me and I could not turn at a curve causing me to slam on brakes and slid off of a dirt road into a ditch and tree lined area. Do have police report as well.

Filed Dec 4, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 12,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced under a safety recall related to the electrical system and the technician stated that the water pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The technician also informed the contact that the water pump housing was cracked and needed to be replaced, but was not repaired. When the heater was activated, an odor of antifreeze and fuel emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.

Filed May 29, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 39,592 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the engine stalled and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was able to restart after multiple attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,592.

Filed Apr 17, 2015 · Steering · 51,699 miles · DC

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet cruze. While driving at 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,699.