# Used 2012 Chevrolet Cruze prices

> The average asking price for a used 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is $5,757, with 120,188 miles on average, across 303 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/chevrolet-cruze/2012) · [all Chevrolet Cruze model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/chevrolet-cruze.md)

- Average asking price: $5,757 (median $5,500)
- Average miles: 120,188
- For sale now: 303
- Average days listed: 102 (of 271 with a listing date)
- Price move over 15 days: -$118 on average (−1.3%); 18% of 22 cars cut their price

## 2012 Chevrolet Cruze prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Illinois | $5,309 | 134,625 | 27 | 134 |
| Florida | $5,411 | 117,121 | 27 | 117 |
| Ohio | $4,680 | 124,580 | 25 | 74 |
| Virginia | $5,780 | 105,807 | 17 | 131 |
| Michigan | $4,703 | 144,646 | 16 | 50 |
| California | $6,369 | 94,485 | 16 | 62 |
| North Carolina | $5,668 | 124,138 | 15 | 74 |
| Pennsylvania | $6,569 | 101,838 | 14 | 73 |
| Texas | $5,607 | 130,954 | 11 | 147 |
| Indiana | $5,969 | 114,961 | 11 | 93 |
| New Jersey | $5,221 | 107,989 | 10 | 55 |
| Washington | $5,698 | 112,365 | 9 | 88 |
| Minnesota | $5,523 | 141,532 | 9 | 62 |
| Missouri | $5,844 | 122,762 | 9 | 34 |
| Colorado | $5,341 | 117,336 | 8 | 118 |
| New York | $8,672 | 62,560 | 7 | 222 |
| Iowa | $6,655 | 147,270 | 7 | 53 |

## Other Chevrolet Cruze years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/chevrolet-cruze/2019.md) | $10,679 | 93,751 | 279 |
| [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/chevrolet-cruze/2018.md) | $10,221 | 96,308 | 568 |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/chevrolet-cruze/2017.md) | $9,556 | 102,543 | 769 |
| [2016](https://ottoquest.com/models/chevrolet-cruze/2016.md) | $8,404 | 106,922 | 434 |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/chevrolet-cruze/2015.md) | $7,154 | 112,794 | 444 |
| [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/chevrolet-cruze/2014.md) | $6,712 | 115,741 | 675 |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/chevrolet-cruze/2013.md) | $6,213 | 118,498 | 268 |
| **2012** | $5,757 | 120,188 | 303 |
| [2011](https://ottoquest.com/models/chevrolet-cruze/2011.md) | $5,592 | 123,132 | 181 |

## Recalls · 7

NHTSA, this model year.

- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) (Jul 5, 2016): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK.  Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore,  2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox  2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- AIR BAGS (Jun 6, 2014): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 1, 2011 to June 11, 2012.  The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST (Aug 15, 2013): General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with 1.4L DOHC gasoline turbo engines and 6T40 front wheel drive automatic transmissions and equipped with an electric vacuum pump to provide supplemental vacuum for brake assist, when needed.  In the affected vehicles, the pump may not activate, resulting in an intermittent reduction or loss of brake assist.
- AIR BAGS (Jan 24, 2013): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles.  The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
- AIR BAGS (Oct 31, 2012): General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (Jun 22, 2012): GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 31, 2012.  SPILLED OR DRIPPING OIL (SUCH AS AFTER AN OIL CHANGE) MAY COLLECT IN THE ENGINE SHIELD (BELLYPAN) NEAR HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST SYSTEM SURFACES.  AS A RESULT, THE OIL AND THE ENGINE SHIELD MAY IGNITE AND BURN.

## Used 2012 Chevrolet Cruze prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 2012 Chevrolet Cruze?

Used 2012 Chevrolet Cruzes for sale at U.S. dealers ask $5,757 on average (half ask less than $5,500), across 303 cars. The cars for sale have 120,188 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### Where is a used 2012 Chevrolet Cruze cheapest?

Among states with at least 10 for sale, Ohio has the lowest average asking price, $4,680 across 25 cars with 124,580 miles on average, and Pennsylvania the highest, $6,569 across 14 with 101,838 miles on average. Part of a gap between states is mileage and trim, not the state.

### How long are used 2012 Chevrolet Cruzes for sale?

The 271 for sale with a listing date have been listed 102 days on average. A car listed much longer than that, or one whose price has already been cut, usually leaves more room to negotiate.

### Are used 2012 Chevrolet Cruze prices going down?

Over the last 15 days, the 22 cars for sale at both ends of that window changed their asking price by $118 on average (−1.3%), down, and 18% of them cut their price.

### How does the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze compare with the 2011 and 2013?

The 2012 asks $5,757 on average with 120,188 miles; the 2011 asks $5,592 with 123,132 miles, and the 2013 asks $6,213 with 118,498 miles.

### Does the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze have recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns that cover the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. Repairs are free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN with NHTSA before you buy to see whether its recalls were fixed.

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Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

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