I've had plenty of Chevrolet in the bay over the years, and the speed-control complaints on these don't surprise me. 1,847 on the NHTSA record across 152 model-year entries (2005–2025) is not a fluke. The complaints are spread across the lineup — no single model is doing all the work. That tells you it's an engineering or supplier pattern, not a one-off bad year. 8 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Chevrolet vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Average shop fix runs about $600 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 998 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 72,285 miles. If the car has ADAS, take a test drive that actually exercises it. False AEB triggers and adaptive-cruise drop-outs are common patterns.
Chevrolet cruise control problems
1,847 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Chevrolet vehicles for cruise control issues. See cruise control across all makes →
Worst-affected Chevrolet model-years for cruise control Top 25 by complaint volume
Common questions
How many Chevrolet cruise control complaints are on file with NHTSA?
1,847 complaints across 152 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Chevrolet.
Which Chevrolet model has the most cruise control complaints?
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu leads with 97 complaints in this category. Next: 2017 Malibu (96) and 2009 Impala (90).
What does it cost to fix Chevrolet cruise control problems?
Independent shops average $600 for cruise control repairs across the Chevrolet lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Chevrolet cruise control recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover cruise control issues on Chevrolet vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.