2011 Chevrolet Cruze

$1,200
from
97
listings
$1K–$10K
price range
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Low$1,200
High$10,001
From$1,200
Avg Mileage128,093 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 97 active dealer listings as of

Safety

6 recalls documented. Verify all are completed before signing

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Trims

All Trims Combined
From$1,200
$1K–$10K
97 listings128,093 avg miles
Diesel
From$1,900
17 listings|$2K–$12K
Eco
From$3,000
47 listings|$3K–$14K
LS
From$819
562 listings|$819–$20K
LT
From$600
1,498 listings|$600–$20K
LTZ
From$775
143 listings|$775–$13K
Limited LT
From$6,600
4 listings|$7K–$11K
Premier
From$5,495
119 listings|$5K–$16K

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Pricing

Price Trend

+112.5%
$760$2K$3K$4K$4KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$1,700
3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

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Chevrolet Cruze Safety & Reliability

High Concern

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze's high safety profile includes 6 recall campaigns and 728 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

6
Recalls
728
Complaints
38
Crashes
20
Fires
Recall Findings
11V2730002011-06-05
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 6, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 27, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, 'TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT,' AND FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE LINKAGE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, THE PRNDL SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE DRIVER COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER TO PARK AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, BUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT BE IN PARK.

THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER THE DRIVER HAS EXITED THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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12V2890002012-22-06
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 14, 2012. ATTACHMENT WELDS FOR THE FUEL TANK STRAP SECONDARY BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED.

THE FUEL TANK COULD COME LOOSE IN A CRASH, POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

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11V2210002011-06-04
STEERING

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES. DURING MANUFACTURING THE STEERING WHEEL COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED AND MAY DETACH FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.

SHOULD THE STEERING WHEEL DETACH FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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12V2880002012-22-06
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 31, 2012. SPILLED OR DRIPPING OIL (SUCH AS AFTER AN OIL CHANGE) MAY COLLECT IN THE ENGINE SHIELD (BELLYPAN) NEAR HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST SYSTEM SURFACES. AS A RESULT, THE OIL AND THE ENGINE SHIELD MAY IGNITE AND BURN.

EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

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11V2700002011-06-05
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 21, 2011. THE BOLT ATTACHING THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.

THIS COULD ALLOW THE SHAFTS TO SEPARATE, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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13V3600002013-15-08
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with 1.4L DOHC gasoline turbo engines and 6T40 front wheel drive automatic transmissions and equipped with an electric vacuum pump to provide supplemental vacuum for brake assist, when needed. In the affected vehicles, the pump may not activate, resulting in an intermittent reduction or loss of brake assist.

A loss of braking assistance will require extra pedal force and/or distance to bring the vehicle to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has accumulated 728 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine120
02Power Train98
03Unknown Or Other41
04Service Brakes39
05Electrical System24
728 total across 1 model years (2011–2011)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Cruze Fuel Economy

26–32mpg combined
·
22-28city
·
34-40hwy
·
$1,350-$1,700/yr

With 5 configurations tested, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze ranges from 26 to 32 MPG combined. That's a 6 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Cruze Eco - Manual 6-spd
32mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
28 city40 hwy~$1,350/yr-1/10 Poor
Cruze Eco - Automatic (S6)
30mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city37 hwy~$1,450/yr-1/10 Poor
Cruze - Manual 6-spd
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city35 hwy~$1,500/yr-1/10 Poor
Cruze - Automatic 6-spd
28mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city35 hwy~$1,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Cruze - Automatic (S6)
26mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city34 hwy~$1,700/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

35States

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 8% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2011.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. There are 6 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?

NHTSA shows 6 recall campaigns for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?

You'll get between 26 and 32 MPG combined from the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?

ENGINE problems top the list with 728 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2011 compare to other Chevrolet Cruze years?

The 2011 sits at a specific point in the Chevrolet Cruze lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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