2014 Chevrolet Cruze: jerking or lurching

Filed May 21, 2026 · Engine · 82,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle began jerking motions and misfiring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a cam shaft failure and diagnostic codes P0016, P0101. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000

Filed Jul 10, 2024 · Electrical, Transmission · IN

Was parked on a slight incline with the car completely off and keys out of ignition. My daughter, her cousin and I exited the car and were walking in front of it. As we got in front of it my car made a sound like it was about to start. The headlights came on and the entire vehicle jerked forward a bit. It almost hit us.

Filed Oct 21, 2022 · Engine · HI

My vehicle has under 80,000 miles and the catalytic converter is already bad. Its causing engine issues and the vehicle to jerk forward when stopped.

Filed Mar 10, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · OH

This has occur more than a handful of times. This is the most recent one, I stopped at the gas station turned off my car and when I went to start it nothing was working no lights, no power anywhere. I wiggled the battery cable and it came back on but, I had to turn the key on and off multiple times for it to finally start. As I'm leaving the gas station I turn to the left and I have no power steering none whatsoever. Then it came back seconds later I was driving straight and the wheel jerked on its on and it said service power steering and once again I had no power steering. It went off moments later. When I got to my destination it lost all power again.

Filed Nov 18, 2020 · Transmission · OH

Vehicle may jerk violently during de-acceleration from expressway speeds. This condition may result in loss of control - especially during winter/ice like road conditions. To duplicate the issue: 1 - operate automatic transmission for at least 40 minutes at expressway speeds of approx 70mph 2 - when exiting expressway ramp the vehicle will downshift. 3 - sometimes during down shifting - there is a lurch or impact like feeling so intense that the driver may believe they were rear ended by another vehicle. This matter was brought to the attempt of gm dealers and gm corporate and they have failed to resolve the issue. Dealer 1 response was similar to "it's your driving habits" and "we reset the computer so it can re-learn how you drive". This failed to resolve issue. Dealer 2 response - we can duplicate the issue - then later we can't duplicate the issue. Dealer also advised they emailed gm for additional support. Gm states they never received the email. Vehicle has spent greater than 30 days in the shop for the transmission like issues. As a firefighter - it is my professional opinion that this condition may result in substantial harm to the driver or occupants of vehicle if this condition happens while operating the motor vehicle on ice or snow and possibly rain like conditions. Where it is my belief that such injury could result in death or grave bodily injury. This issue has happened on/off since 01/01/2019 from 68k miles to current miles of 98k. Gm/dealers have indicated that all vehicle software is up to date and there are no engine codes.

Filed Mar 10, 2020 · Fuel system · GA

This vehicle was bought brand new and is only 6 years old. Why am I having to replace the catalytic converter on this vehicle?!! I've been having problems with the car jerking and riding rough for over a year because the dealership (superior chevrolet in decatur, ga) swears there's nothing wrong with the car. Now all of a sudden that I no longer have a warranty, I need to replace the catalytic converter.

Filed Jan 22, 2020 · Engine · 88,527 miles · NV

Car shakes when at red light or jerks when pulling off.the engine also overheats.

Filed Dec 4, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 92,000 miles · ID

The page previous to this one would not let my check every box (3 max), the other things I would have checked that were affected are -lighting -speed control -steering -wiper -traction pictures show these two signals that pop up "service stabilitrak" and "service traction control". Whilst im driving some come things start to happen; the radio/ dash stereo will flicker on and off- all noise stops (any music or blinkers), the heater/ AC wil stop blowing if it is on. Sometimes when this happens my power steering will also go out, jerking the steering wheel while im driving, and happens alot when im turning (very scary). The dash will also flicker with ABS, brake, traction, lights. Some days it will happen very frequently ,other days it will only happen a couple times. I am uncertain what I am doing that is making it act this way. When I am at a stoplight, or drive thru and the same thing as above happens my engine will suddenly shut off while my windshield wipers activate out of no where- very startling (this has happened while my gear shift was in park and while im holding the brake in drive). This has happened multiple times and while in different situations, stationary, in motion, city street, highway, turning, going straight, braking, none of this has happened until a few months ago. Sometimes when I start my car in the morning to warm I come back outside and then engine had shut itself off. The traction does not seem like it is gripping to the road very well, winter has just started, and I am scared to drive it. I am going to get it checked out at a chevy dealership as soon as I get the money. I have just now had the car for a year, myself. Thank you.

Filed Sep 30, 2019 · Transmission · 22,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that the vehicle would not drive while in the reverse position and the vehicle jerked and vibrated when switching gears. The vehicle was towed to quincy chevrolet (2039 west jefferson st, quincy, fl), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-5538517686. The failure mileage was 22,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 36,000 miles · TN · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet cruze. When the vehicle was purchased, it experienced electrical failures and shut on and off. Also, the brakes skipped and the vehicle jerked when coming to a stop. The failures occurred while the vehicle was being test driven. Premier car sales llc (5425 elvis presley blvd, memphis, tn 38116) stated that the failures would be repaired before the sale was final. The dealer claimed that the vehicle was taken to an unknown chevrolet dealer for repairs. After the sale of the vehicle, the brake failure recurred and the contact returned to the dealer. The contact was informed to take the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer for repairs since it was under warranty. Before the contact could take the vehicle to a dealer, she was involved in a crash. While making a left turn in the rain, the vehicle shut off and slid into the side of a curb. The axles, rotor, spindle, and rims were fractured. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer to be diagnosed and they stated there were no recalls. The contact was referred to general motors. The contact bought new rotors, a new spindle, and rims and had them replaced by an independent mechanic. General motors refused to investigate the failure because repairs had been made; however, the brakes continued to malfunction. The failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 110,000 miles · CA

Unfortunately, this is the 3rd time that my 2014 chevy cruze has this issue. My engine light stays on while the stabilock service flashes on the dashboard; car jerks while either idle and/or stopped; a loud squeaking noise from under the hood (all these issues always start at the same time!!). I have taken my car to chevy dealerships and they have (supposedly) replaced the same part - sham cover (according to my invoices). I totally don't get why this is a not a recall issue. It is very frustrating to take my car in for the same issue, and of course, now that the warranty has expired, I'm sure it will be even more costly.... Which I really think it will be the same thing! (of course, I'm not a mechanic, but if I'm taking my car in for the same reason and they diagnose it and repair that same part; I'm beginning to wonder.... Why even charge me for a diagnostic test when your chances are it's the same issue!!) is this a part that only last a maximum of so many miles? I purchased the car in 3/2015; and the 1st time I received service for this issue was 6/29/2015, and then again 2/24/2017. I'm so confused!!! :( come on gm ~ help us out please!!

Filed Aug 9, 2018 · Engine · 130,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet cruze. While operating the vehicle, the check engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk and the engine would rev while stopped at a stop light. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 130,000.