2014 Chevrolet Cruze: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Aug 6, 2026 · Airbags, Electrical · 14,302 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, a Chevrolet Impala crashed into the rear of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to fishtail and flip over several times and land upside down in the woods. The contact stated that the air bags deployed and exploded. The contact stated that the air bags obstructed the exit out of the vehicle. There was an unknown yellow warning light illuminated. There was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The driver was able to exit the vehicle through the rear window. The contact sustained injuries to the head, a gash on the leg, and had shrapnel embedded in the skin. Medical attention was provided. The driver was emotionally distraught. A Police report was filed. Upon research, the contact determined that the failure might be associated with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V372000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 14,302.

Filed Oct 29, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · CA

A engine always seems to run hot smells like it's burning constantly leaks coolant even after repairing electrical problems reoccurring smells like weird chemicals inside of the car when you turn on smells like gasoline and coolant this occurs every day

Filed Apr 14, 2021 · 135,000 miles · WI

When parking the car and shifting the gear selector to the p position, the vehicle fails to recognize the car is in park - an error message appears that states 'shift to park'. The car will not shut off as it doesn't recognize the car is in park. I have had no choice, but to leave the car running while I went into work since it would not allow me to turn it off. Also, when this happens I cannot park the car in my garage as the exhaust fumes fill the garage. The problem is sporadic and happens about 70% of the time that I drive the car.

Filed May 27, 2018 · Fuel system · 58,000 miles · NC

There are gas and exhaust fumes in the cabin. The condition is intermittent and subtle. Three different gm shops have examined the car in 2018. One has witnessed the gas smell but noted they could not find the source. The other two stated they could not replicate the fumes. We first noted odors when the car was purchased in 2014 but we did not realize what they were. The condition has intensified raising our concerns. We have also began to make connection to health issues. Our family's health has been affected.

Filed May 7, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · NC · 1 injury

Exhaust fumes entering air vents. Taken in to dealer several times and they cannot fix the problem. My daughter has been sick and we keep explaining to the that fumes have caused her to have pneumonia, sinus issues, dry eyes, sore throat, migraine headaches, sleepy driving and hours after driving, confusion, anxiety, nausea. The dealers mechanic solution is not to use AC or heat and keep windows open. My husband drove it 20 minutes in traffic and got sick when he reach the dealer for 3rd repair request in 2 months. Engineer from gm is looking at car may 2018. My daughters health is continuing to improve not driving the cruze. Not one person should be sick or die from a car that has a defect that cant be resolved.

Filed Mar 18, 2018 · Engine · 57,450 miles · CO

Turbo/ super charger for 2014 cruze lt gasoline engine has caused a check engine light there has been multiple reports for the 2014 cruze lt that the super charger cracks and leaks exhaust fumes into the turbo charger which restricts the turbine from functioning properly and normal cost just to buy the part is 800 usd to 1200 usd to purchase excluding install cost. The issue is internal which could only be classified as a manufacturer default and should be addressed as such.

Filed Jan 1, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,936 miles · TX · fire

Fuel system failure resulting in catastrophic engine fire. I purchased this vehicle brand new in april 2014. After complaining about engine power loss three months prior, I started smelling a fuel odor the week before thanksgiving, I immediately notified the chevrolet dealer about the odor, the dealer did inform me that a tsb was on gm dealer world in regards to the fuel rails possibly coming loose causing a fuel odor / hesitation. After careful examination of the vehicle there was no visible fuel liquid present on the engine or ground below the vehicle. The vehicle sat parked in the driveway for majority of the day, upon starting the vehicle to transport to the dealer three minutes after the vehicle burst into flames in the engine compartment, using a garden hose while calling 911 the vehicle became fully involved in the engine bay spreading into the passenger compartment. Once water contacted the engine bay the fire further spread indicating the fire was chemically based. The local fire department extinguished the vehicle using a foam water mixture. The vehicle was declared a total loss by insurance, I contacted gm customer support only to be stonewalled by the agent. I had over 10000 dollars in payments invested in this vehicle. Gm should have stepped up to the plate not the insurance. Not a surprise after the ignition switch discretions and deaths. Google chevy cruze engine fires this has happened several times before!!!!!!!!!!

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · MI

2014 chevrolet cruze. Consumer writes in regards to transmission shift problems. *smd the consumer stated it took a while, before the gears shifted properly. Also, at times, there was a smell of gas and coolant. The battery cables were corroded.

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Engine · FL

2014 chevrolet cruz ltz exhaust fumes/mold/antifreeze smells caused sickness, bad allergies, eyes, nose, lungs problems.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Fuel system · 7,300 miles · MI

Problem: smell of gas upon restart of vehicle. Summary; I had driven from chicago to brownstown, mi (which is a distance of about 250 - 300 miles) where I dropped someone off. Stopped for about 5 minutes, then started driving from brownstown to carleton. When leaving brownstown, I did accelerate a little more forcefully than usual to get away from tailgater, and continued the trip to carleton (total distance about 7 miles). Stopped at store for about 10 - 15 minutes for groceries. When I restarted the vehicle in carleton store parking lot, there was a distinct smell of gasoline. The smell dissipated after a minute, but I also opened the window to help with that. Today I googled cruze gas smell to see if any other people experienced the same thing, and I found several comments describing gas smell on restart of car. I am reporting this, only to bring it to your attention. I will be taking my cruze into the dealership soon for another issue with fluid leaking from car (received letter yesterday, and have observed same), and will report the gas smell. Although nothing has happened, a gas smell seems like a potentially serious problem. I am hoping the problem will be identified and fixed before a serious incident occurs.