P0299 on Chevrolet Cruze
Turbocharger/Supercharger A Underboost Condition
Methodology: Reviewed against the SAE J2012 generic DTC definition and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns, then scoped to Chevrolet Cruze context without treating complaints as confirmed diagnoses.
Sources: SAE/OBD-II definitions, manufacturer service information, and public reliability reports (including NHTSA where applicable).
- SAE J2012 Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions — Generic diagnostic trouble code definition reference for P0299.
- NHTSA recalls, complaints, and manufacturer communications — Used to check public owner complaint context, recall status, and safety-related manufacturer communications by VIN or vehicle.
Limits: Guidance is informational and may not match every model-year or revision. Confirm with the official manual and diagnostics before replacing parts. For safety-critical or electrical work, use a qualified technician.
What P0299 Means on Your Chevrolet Cruze
P0299 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Turbocharger/Supercharger A Underboost Condition. This code relates to the fuel injection system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.
Real Chevrolet Cruze Owner Reports
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
"My 2013 chevy cruze lt has an issue with the turbocharger. it appears to be a very common issue among chevy cruzes. the code i believe it gives is p0299. while the acceleration and power always seemed off since prior to the incident, the first time the check engine light came on was at about 71,400."
"Engine light came on , auto zone ran it and code p0299. states it the turbo/ super charger underboost. 81,000 miles. i have only had this vehicle 18 months. i don't race around town in it."
"Getting code p0299 turbocharger underbost. the turbo charger was found to have a crack in the housing. when the car had 45,000 miles it the oild feed line exploded and had to get replaced, this was about 2 years ago when the oil feed hose had to get replace."
"No warning turbo failure that cases vehicle to lose power suddenly i was on freeway when engine light came on and a engine power reduced warning came on went to auto zone and they said it was a p0299 have seen a lot of info on the internet net saying that the turbo has gone out this is bad when your"
"Cat was sputtering and stalling after i had the oil changed and air filters checked. i got it diagnosed and the codes given were p1101 p0299 p0171 p0106 i was coming to a stop at the light when i noticed some squealing or whirring under the hood. i opened the hood and the engine is like ..."
All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Common Causes on Chevrolet Cruze
Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
What To Do Next
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