2013 Chevrolet Cruze Reviews, Ratings & Specs
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Editor's Overview
With the 2013 Cruze, Chevrolet looks to edge out the competition by offering a fuel-efficient sedan with a more upscale look and feel but without a significant increase in price. If the Cruze's quiet cabin, smooth ride and numerous upgrades aren't enough to lure devout import buyers into Chevy showrooms, we're pretty sure the car's excellent fuel economy will do the trick.
Chevrolet Cruze Models & Trims
LS - $7,345 - $8,996
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System
- Heated Seats
- Sunroof
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Audio
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start (Optional)
- Keyless Entry
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
ECO - $7,547 - $9,224
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System (Optional)
- Heated Seats
- Sunroof
- Back-Up Camera (Optional)
- Premium Audio (Optional)
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start (Optional)
- Keyless Entry
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor (Optional)
- Cross-Traffic Alert (Optional)
- Lane Departure Warning
LT - $7,744 - $9,465
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System
- Heated Seats
- Sunroof
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Audio
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start
- Keyless Entry
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
1LT - $7,744 - $9,465
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System
- Heated Seats
- Sunroof
- Back-Up Camera (Optional)
- Premium Audio (Optional)
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start (Optional)
- Keyless Entry
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor (Optional)
- Cross-Traffic Alert (Optional)
- Lane Departure Warning
2LT - $7,744 - $9,465
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System (Optional)
- Heated Seats
- Sunroof
- Back-Up Camera (Optional)
- Premium Audio (Optional)
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start
- Keyless Entry
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor (Optional)
- Cross-Traffic Alert (Optional)
- Lane Departure Warning
LTZ - $9,681 - $11,830
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System (Optional)
- Heated Seats
- Sunroof
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Audio (Optional)
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start
- Keyless Entry
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor (Optional)
- Cross-Traffic Alert (Optional)
- Lane Departure Warning
Owner Reviews
Small silver car with transparent windows. Seats are comfortable.
Chevy Cruze: the built in features are really convenient to everyday living.
Great purchase, just a couple minor kinks.
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Crash Test Results: Front, Side & Rollover

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides consumers with information about crash protection and rollover safety
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a non-profit group which conducts safety testing beyond federal regulations. "Good" is the highest rating.
- Moderate Overlap Front G
- Side G
- Roof Strength G
- Driver-side Overlap Front M
Safety Features
- Brakes, 4-wheel antilock
- Traction control *
- StabiliTrak, stability control system *
- Daytime Running Lamps
- Air bags, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger, side-impact seat-mounted and roof rail for front and rear outboard seating positions includes Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
- OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, First Assist, Injury Severity Predictor, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Remote Ignition Block, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, Turn-by-Turn Navigation with OnStar eNav, Destination Download (requires navigation radio), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands Free Calling and available OnStar RemoteLink mobile app. (Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.) *
- Automatic Crash Response (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.) *
- Stolen Vehicle Assistance (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.) *
- OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.) *
- Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions, front height adjustable
- Safety belt pretensioners, driver and front passenger, dual
- Door locks, rear child security, power
- LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats
- Trunk emergency release handle
- Tire Pressure Monitor *
Long-Term Reliability
J.D. Power Ratings 2
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Safety Recalls (5)
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Power Train Mar 31, 2014Report Receipt Date:Mar 31, 2014NHTSA Campaign:14V151000Summary:General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with a 1.4L turbo engine, and manufactured between November 28, 2012, and March 7, 2014. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.Consequence:If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle with a fractured half shaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.Remedy:GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right half shaft, as needed, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. GM will send an interim letter to owners in May 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546. GM's number for this recall is 14079. This is an expansion of recall 13V-452. NOTE: Some vehicles subject to this recall were subject to the recall campaign initiated in 2013. Some of those vehicles were repaired using defective parts. Those owners will be advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles.
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Electrical System , Power Train Jul 5, 2016Report Receipt Date:Jul 5, 2016NHTSA Campaign:16V502000Summary:General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."Consequence:If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.Remedy:GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buiick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
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Power Train Sep 23, 2013Report Receipt Date:Sep 23, 2013NHTSA Campaign:13V452000Summary:General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with manual transmissions (MF3/MR5) and manufactured January 24, 2013, through August 1, 2013. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.Consequence:CONSEQUENCE: If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle with a fractured half shaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crashRemedy:General Motors has notified owners. Dealers will replace the half shaft assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300. This is General Motors campaign number 13276
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Equipment Jul 2, 2014Report Receipt Date:Jul 2, 2014NHTSA Campaign:14V417000Summary:General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.Consequence:Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.Remedy:GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14257.
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Air Bags Jun 26, 2014Report Receipt Date:Jun 26, 2014NHTSA Campaign:14V372000Summary:General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's front air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.Consequence:In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's air bag, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike and potentially seriously injure the vehicle occupants. Additionally, if the air bag does not inflate, the driver is at an increased risk of injury.Remedy:GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14305.