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Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Traverse Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
29 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 33000 miles driven

The 2015 and 2016 have been reliable so far. But earlier model years were reliable when young, then worsened.
2016
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  29 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 33000 miles driven

The 2015 and 2016 have been reliable so far. But earlier model years were reliable when young, then worsened.
26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 39400 miles driven2015 Chevrolet Traverse Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 39400 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 54400 miles driven2014 Chevrolet Cruze Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 54400 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 59200 miles driven2014 Chevrolet Traverse Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 59200 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 65200 miles driven

Refreshed for 2013.
2013
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  26 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 65200 miles driven

Refreshed for 2013.
26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 87800 miles driven

The repair frequency was equally high for the 2011 earlier. Common problems with the PCV valve and water pump on the 1.4T engine.
2012
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  26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 87800 miles driven

The repair frequency was equally high for the 2011 earlier. Common problems with the PCV valve and water pump on the 1.4T engine.
39 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 89000 miles driven2012 Chevrolet Traverse
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  39 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 89000 miles driven
30 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 89300 miles driven2011 Chevrolet Traverse Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  30 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 89300 miles driven
32 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 103100 miles driven2009 Chevrolet Traverse Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  32 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 103100 miles driven

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Traverse Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Traverse reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Chevrolet Cruzes and Chevrolet Traverses with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Chevrolet Cruzes and Chevrolet Traverses that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Traverse lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Traverse have been recently.

To see how frequently Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Traverse problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Chevrolet Cruze

Chevrolet Cruze Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Chevrolet bad reliability history (see aveo) see full Chevrolet Cruze review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Chevrolet Traverse

Chevrolet Traverse Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I've owned several Chevys over the years. I have confidence in the brand. see full Chevrolet Traverse review