Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Cruze.
The 2010 Chevrolet Cruze launched the nameplate's decade-long run with what remains its cleanest reliability record, logging just two owner complaints and zero recalls—issues filed under the airbag system representing the entirety of the data. That floor is especially notable when set against the model's subsequent arc through 2019, which crested at 864 complaints in 2012 and quickly reshaped any early impressions of the vehicle's dependability. For a researcher, the inaugural year functions as the quietest data point in a far more turbulent series, useful for context precisely because it sits so far from the pattern that followed.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Cruze of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2LT Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4 | 8.00 sec | 16.40 sec | 138 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Eco Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4 | 8.00 sec | 16.30 sec | 138 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Eco Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4 | 8.40 sec | 16.60 sec | 138 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | LTZ Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4 | 8.90 sec | 17.00 sec | 138 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | LTZ RS Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4 | 9.00 sec | 16.90 sec | 138 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | 2LT Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4 | 9.20 sec | 17.10 sec | 138 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | LS Sedan 1.8L I-4 | 9.40 sec | 17.20 sec | 136 hp | FWD |
| 2012 | Eco Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4 | 8.10 sec | 16.20 sec | 138 hp | FWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2010 Chevrolet Cruze shows an unusually low baseline of 2 consumer complaints, zero recalls, and no investigations, with 278 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) – the smallest complaint count across the 2010‑2019 span. Starting in 2011, complaints surge dramatically to 731 and remain elevated (864 in 2012, 585 in 2013, etc.), while recalls and investigations also appear, indicating that later model years experienced more reported problems and corrective actions. The TSB count rises steadily from 278 in 2010 to a peak of 1919 in 2014 before gradually declining, suggesting that early‑year issues were largely addressed through service bulletins rather than formal recalls. Because 2010 sits at the low‑end of both complaints and recalls, it implies fewer documented consumer issues compared with subsequent years, though the high number of TSBs hints at underlying service‑related concerns. **Takeaway:** 2010 is a comparatively clean year from a complaints and recall standpoint, making it a reasonable choice for a used purchase, provided the buyer verifies that any TSB‑related fixes have been performed.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 278 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT3271Q | 2026-04-01 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel… |
| PIP6104 | 2026-03-09 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and… |
| PIP4902V | 2026-03-09 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into… |
| PIP4902U | 2026-01-08 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into… |
| PIT5214G | 2025-11-20 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.