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2013 Holden Cruze Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

Model Years

All 200520092010201120122013201420152016

In the 12 months to November 2026, 555 2013 Cruze were advertised for sale. Most had 105,000 to 190,000 km on the odometer.

Known Cruze problems

Check which apply to a 2013 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 Six-speed automatic failures 6-speed automatic, 2009 to 2016
  2. 2 Coolant leaks and overheating petrol engines, 2009 to 2016
  3. 3 Cracked cylinder heads and oil in the coolant 1.8 petrol, 2009 to 2016
  4. 4 PCV valve and rocker cover vacuum leaks 1.8 petrol, 2009 to 2016
  5. 5 Ignition coil pack failures and misfires 1.8 petrol, 2009 to 2016
  6. 6 Cracked turbo intake and boost pipes 1.4 and 1.6 turbo, 2011 to 2016

Money owing and write-offs on the 2013 Cruze

4% had money owing
9% were recorded as written off

Of about 70 used 2013 Holden Cruze checked on Carify since November 2023. Every Cruze checked: 4% had money owing and 6% were written off. Every car checked: 9% had money owing and 13% were written off.

These are cars people chose to check before buying, so they are not a share of every Cruze on the road. Money owing is what was registered against the car on the day it was checked.

Check a Cruze for money owing and write-offs

Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 2013 Cruze yet.