The steering wheel keeps locking up while driving fast/slow or turning. Everything shuts off, then back on and all codes flash. My car literally locks up, it’s really unsafe when I can’t control the vehicle. Almost hit another car, due to steering wheel locking up. Only thing I was told at the Chevy dealer house was there were no recalls. So they wouldn’t look unless they got to charge me. This issue started happening about five months ago. And I drive like a grandma.
2014 Chevrolet Cruze steering problems
93 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 54,000. 10 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 93
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 54,000
- crashes
- 10
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Linkages: tie rod assembly1
- Hydraulic power assist system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Cruze steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Steering
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.
- Risk
- Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 15386.
Recall number 15V442000 · Recall details
What 2014 Chevrolet Cruze owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
https://www.vehiclehistory.com/articles/2014-chevrolet-cruze-problems-range-from-overheating-engines-and-power-loss-to-infotainment-system-glitches-and-malfunctioning-turn-signals
Loss of steering cause to side collision into bridge at 70mph no air bags deployed and no seat belts locked cause bodily injuries
I financed my car through drivetime in june 2019 and from the time i got the car i have been having electrical issues. My car has also been in a really bad accident prior to me purchasing it and when i tried to return it. They just kept telling me to go to pep boys because I had a 60 day warranty to fix any issues. I should not have had to take my car to any mechanic if I got it from a dealership. I now have really mad transmissin issues and I havent even had the car for 3 years. I believe this company sold me a lemon and i dont know how to prove it. I dont have the money to fix all the issues.
My car often loses power unexpectedly in the middle of a turn in an intersection and once while exiting a busy road. Twice it has died upon arrival at destinations and yet the battery has indicated when tested as fully charged. The key indicator is the radio system turns off for a second or two and then automatically restarts and the car with it. When this occurs the car is unable to be driven as the wheel will not turn. I have informed the local Chevy dealership near me and test was done with no error codes reported. What I have had to do is remove the battery cable and replace it and it seems to make the car work for a little longer until it starts the process again with the radio. I had work done to repair the window motor and that is when I first notified Chevy (I will have to locate the date). I have given permission for my friend to drive the car and he has seen this occur with the radio but did not notice if the car shut down.
Power steering forums say there a recall my car and light is on. So is there ? Manufactured july 2013.
For about a year now my 2014 Chevy Cruze’s steering wheel will lock up for a few seconds while I am driving (at speeds up to 80MPH) - which is extremely dangerous. When this happens, several lights will then pop up on my dashboard and messages are shown saying “service power steering” “service traction control”. The radio turns off, the lights inside the car turn off, and the back up camera stops working. The engine light has been on and will not go off. I have already replaced the transmission and the starter as well as the fuel pump. I was told by my mechanic to just get rid of the car as it has way too many issues to even attempt repairing. I once ran over a curb and popped a tire when the steering wheel locked up. Every time I start my car there is a message that say “roll down driver window and roll back up” which I do not understand. This seems to be happening to several people. I am very disappointed and scared to be driving this car.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle radio will go in and out and the steering wheel would become hard to maneuver. The contact stated that it felt as if the vehicle had lost power however, the vehicle was still running. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where no failure could be diagnosed as the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that OnStar was also unable to diagnose the failure. The contact stated that the battery cables were replaced however, the failure continued. The contact stated that she believed that the dealer contacted the manufacturer as she was told by the dealer that they had spoken to an engineer. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
Several times the steering wheel mechanism locked up while driving and I was unable to steer it momentarily. During that time several warning lamp indicators intermittently illuminated, and the radio shorted, and the instrument panel flashed or blacked out. Also, there is a coolant leak. I have the vehicle at the dealership repair center and they haven’t reproduced the above problems, but did find a problem with a engine coolant leak from the water pump and a radiator hose in which they are repairing.
Questions about the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze steering
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze have steering problems?
Owners have filed 93 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2014 Chevrolet Cruze steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 54,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V442000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Cruze have bad steering?
The Chevrolet Cruze model years with the most steering complaints are 2012 (103 complaints), 2014 (93 complaints) and 2013 (74 complaints).
Other 2014 Chevrolet Cruze problems
Engine 235Electrical 188Transmission 99Driver assistance 79Airbags 77Fuel system 62Visibility 47Acceleration 39Brakes 31Lights 19Body 13Seat belts 11Suspension 11Wheels 8Seats 4Tires 3
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