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Chevrolet Cruze 2011 Steering Problems

48 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage48 complaints

48 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

11V221000Reported April 6, 2011 - 2,100 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 2,100 vehicles across all affected models.

11V270000Reported May 6, 2011 - 128,911 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 128,911 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine296Power Train193Electrical System98Driver Assistance and Stability Systems79Brakes77Unknown Or Other75
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.