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severe 115 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
Of the 115 brakes complaints filed for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Of the 8 model years of Chevrolet Cruze we track for brakes problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 115.
Owners have filed 115 brakes complaints against 1 active recall — roughly 115 complaints per campaign.
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.
The vehicle sporadically will not stop despite flooring the brake while in reverse. Most recently, I pulled the parking brake, put the vehicle in park and then back into reverse gear. The problem corrected itself.
It's a meaningful issue. 115 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
Across the 98 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most brakes failures cluster between 21,198 and 80,000 miles, with the median around 45,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 21,198; a quarter make it past 80,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover brakes issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.