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P0300 on CHEVROLET CRUZE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2015, 2017, 2018

What P0300 Means on Your CHEVROLET CRUZE

Real CHEVROLET CRUZE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"11/14/17 ' pm check engine light (cel) 11/15/17 ' honda dealer referred to chevrolet dealer due to 'proprietary code' 11/16/17 ' 60191 miles - chevrolet dealer performed sublet repairs - intake manifold replacement 7/10/18 - 74,958 ' am started rough; service stabilitrack, traction control, & cel"

— 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE • Filed 11/14/2017

"Car very suddenly started having slow acceleration, and vibration felt during acceleration. Check engine light on with StabiliTrak warning message on dashboard. Rough idle and vibration felt in cabin. Difficulty accelerating at traffic light and car seemed to almost stall at one point."

— 2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 06/28/2023

"Purchased new in 2019 – 32k miles - Oil changes every 6 months. Lightly driven, no modifications, all original engine components and tune. Engine developed a significant miss. Several warnings on Stabilitrak, ABS, and P0300."

— 2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE owner • STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE • Filed 12/20/2024

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0300 on CHEVROLET CRUZE

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2015
1
2017
1
2018
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0300 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026