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2012 Chevrolet Cruze repairs by problem area
Engine (53%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 198 repairs.
2012 Chevrolet Cruze repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 115 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Chevrolet Cruze
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| Chevrolet Cruze in Illinois, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | Rear defroster did not work. | ||
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cruze in Alberta, Canada Jul 2012 - May 2015 | |||
| Sep 201422940 mi | Wheels were losing finish. Dealer had the wheels refinished | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Mar 201422000 mi | PCV valve went unexpectedly. Showed a check engine light. Dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 201425400 mi | Problem not fixed yet: The interior smells like gas from the HVAC vents when vehicle is not moving. I have taken it to the dealership twice now. Will be taking to another dealership in near future. | ||
| Apr 201544000 mi | Still getting fuel odor into cabin. Power steering system going nuts | ||
| Jul 201546000 mi | Vehicle still had a leaking fuel odor into cabin. It also had intermittent A/C problems and would stop working until the vehicle was shut off. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Mar 201694000 mi | Leaking waterpump, covered under Powertrain warranty. Transmission cooler line leaking, replaced $250 | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Connecticut, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 201426000 miUS $2 | Front struts and shocks replaced under warranty | ||
| Dec 201435000 mi | Trunk release button | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 201210000 mi | electric seat motor malfunctioned, track replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| May 201320920 mi | Airbag control module replaced after intermittently signaling a defect | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Missouri, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 201445800 miUS $350 | Trunk button stopped working | ||
| Jun 201562000 mi | Coolant leak from upper water outlet fitting. | ||
| Sep 201575000 mi | Car threw a CEL. Autozone pulled 11 codes. Brought to dealer. Dealer diagnosed as missed or damaged PCV valve (or something similar). Entire intake had to be replaced. | ||
| Jan 201642500 mi | Noticed coolant on garage floor. Visually inspected myself determined to most likely be from water pump. Brought to dealer was confirmed to be pump was replaced under power train warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in New York, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 20138000 mi | When engine is warm from a previous run there would sometimes be a faint odor of gasoline or oil after a restart, lasting for 30 - 60 seconds. Dealer was unable to duplicate the problem on this visit. | ||
| Sep 201529000 mi | High-pitched humming sound after engine shutdown when A/C was in use. Dealer reprogrammed appropriate computer with software update, all appears well now. | ||
| Sep 202174000 miUS $200 | Broken tie rod -- one side only | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in South Carolina, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Feb 201428600 mi | Defective front struts replaced under TSB. Rear door threshold trim loose | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Texas, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201536000 mi | Replaced dealer installed pinstripe option. Pinstripe was peeling off in multiple places. Replaced hood release lever on interior of car. Part broken but still functional. Replaced right side sun visor. Vanity mirror cover broke off. Transmission jerks and RPM's vary considerably when at idle in drive. Known GM bulletin PM928ID. I will take back when problem occurs again. Load vacuum whistle noise reported when car is warm and outside temperature is warm. Problem has happened for many thousands of miles, sporadic. Will take back when problem occurs. | ||
| Nov 201661000 miUS $190 | Replaced the water pump, thermostat housing, and battery. | ||
| Dec 201661000 miUS $90 | Replaced heater hose and warranty replaced thermostat housing from previous repair. | ||
| Sep 201772000 mi | Turbocharger assembly replaced due to failure. Initially identified by a DTC P.0299. The cooling system reservoir cracked near the bottom hose. The component required replacement. | ||
| Jan 202276000 miUS $400 | Replaced intake because pcv valve went bad. | ||
| Jun 202278000 miUS $120 | Passenger side front window regulator broke. Replaced window regulator. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Washington, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Nov 201327400 miUS $20 | Bad battery cable, was "extra resistive" | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Texas, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201359000 mi | The car ran hot. Chech engine light came on. stop car.took it to dealer and was told thermostat housing need replacing. Car has been normal since. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Connecticut, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Reduced Engine Power light after running out of gas. May also be associated with TSB PIE-0210. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Texas, United States Sep 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Dec 201335000 mi | There was a defective part associated with the brake assist, some signs of failure. Replaced that under warranty after a recall was issued. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Iowa, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 201229000 mi | Trunk rods became loose and rattled while driving down the road. Became a nasty vibration until the clips were replaced that held them up. | ||
| Jan 201329000 mi | Musty smell when run AC. Found mold growing in the AC lines, had to flush the system and then replace the cabin air filter. They also installed a blow by device which seems to be working because the smell is completely gone. | ||
| Aug 201337000 mi | AC System was completely rebuilt along with the heater core. Mold was found to be growing in the system again, so this was the next step since they had already flushed the system with a bleach compound previously. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2013 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Aug 201332000 mi | Leak from transmission case bolts When filling the car with gas, the gas pump would shutoff then the fuel would immediately overspill from the filler neck. Dealership found the cause as a broken fuel limit valve in the gas tank. Replaced gas tank. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201623200 mi | Turbocharger went bad. | ||
| Jul 202169542 miUS $2770 | Car lost power on the highway. Catalytic Converter bad/plugged. Turbocharger failure - might have been caused by bad work from 1st dealer service | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Jul 201312800 miC $200 | When reversing the brakes would fail, the pedal went right to the floor. Dealer had to replace the Vacc Brake hose/switch. Maintenance wise, tires rotated, oil change, greased brakes. | ||
| Dec 201421080 mi | Took the vehicle in for the factory rear speaker replacement. A recall issue was also solved. | ||
| Jul 201523040 miC $201 | The manual trunk release button no longer worked. The switch was broken. Had to be replaced. There was a recall on the ECM, was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201836580 miC $334 | Engine coolant was leaking. The leak was found and repaired.. Water outlet housing was replace. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| May 201316100 mi | steering rack and motor replaced | ||
| Dec 201322000 mi | Steering binding/sticking | ||
| Jan 201413000 mi | Steering binds/sticks at speeds over 45 mph | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Michigan, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201677000 mi | Oil pan leak | ||
| Jun 201797000 mi | Oil leak | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Alberta, Canada Dec 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201774214 miC $1000 | Engine Valve Cover Replacement. Damaged or missing PCV Valve. Exhaust Manifold and a couple of seals had to be replaced as well. | ||
| Jun 201877500 miC $500 | New Waterpump Leaking Exhaust Camshaft Actuator Seal Engine Oil pan leak Left front axel leak | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Illinois, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 20111000 mi | 9 speaker premium Pioneer sound system is defective. All sound comes from the front of the vehicle. As you try to fade and balance the sound towards the rear all you do is loose volume. Bass must be set low to avoid vibration from rear. | ||
| Mar 20124000 mi | Pioneer 9 speaker premium sound system still not working right.New dealer agrees but GM tech won't give him a fix. GM customer service was a dead end and they closed the case as customer very disatified check back in 6 months if recalled? | ||
| Aug 20125000 mi | Red insert for RS emblem peeling off. Steering wheel squeaks. Hi speed causes whistle thru air conditioning system. | ||
| Aug 20138000 mi | Gas cap would not click when closed. Dealer replaced. (Other unresolved issues were reported through the repair history form.) Took car for test ride (this is the second time) and could not replicate whistle noise. It usually happens at about 40 to 50 mph after about 10 miles with the air conditioning on. tried changing settings and adjusting vents with no luck. Gas cap would not click when closed. Dealer replaced. Seats uncomfortable on longer runs. Sore back. Doesn't seem like there is enough cushion. Dealer said you got the RS Sport version which gives you a harder seat.I don't know about that. Upgrade Pioneer 9 speaker premium sound system is junk. After 2 years still no recall. This is one big GM engineering mistake that is being swept under the rug. They should be ashamed to put this product in one of their cars. | ||
| Dec 201310000 mi | Silver plastic trim on face of steering wheel broke off at lowest end or wheel pulling away from wheel when you grabbed it in the act of steering. When changing gears drive to reverse or vice versa car rolls 6" opposite of what you shifted before engaging gear requested. | ||
| Mar 201411000 mi | Water pump blew. It was replaced. | ||
| Sep 201413000 mi | Above 45 MPH with a/c on any setting a whistle will occur. Has to be a hot day and starts after about 10 miles. Dealer can not duplicate whistle again so no repair done. I have it recorded twice on my phone. To dealer thats not good enough. | ||
| Mar 201516000 mi | Voluntary recall for gears in steering column. Steering felt stiff lately, and always had a squeak. Voluntary recall problem with connection on negative battery terminal causing dash information problems. | ||
| Jun 202136000 miUS $1000 | all the lifters were replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Quebec, Canada Nov 2011 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jun 20139300 mi | CEL light plus vibration at startup | ||
| Jul 201414460 mi | trunk release button defective. replaced under warranty | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Missouri, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201650500 mi | Camshaft cover had a ruptured PCV diaphragm. Replaced camshaft cover | ||
| May 201860000 miUS $68 | Brake Assist Vacuum Micro Switch was leaking. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Michigan, United States Jan 2012 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Mar 20122000 mi | Left rear door was not aligned properly. Dealer repaired | ||
| May 20123100 mi | Wire connecting accelerator to engine computer came loose. Warning light was on and the engine power was drastically reduced. Speed was limited to approx 40 mph. The connector was repaired under warranty without a repeat since. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201635000 miUS $210 | The plastic ooolant overflow tank had a hairline crack causing minor coolant loss. The tank was replaced. | ||
| Nov 201641700 miUS $98 | Minor coolant leak where engine outlet assembly joins upper radiator hose. Replaced engine outlet assembly | ||
| Jul 201749000 miUS $918 | Check engine light on; surging at idle. Replaced intake manifold, emissions check valve, and valve cover. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Michigan, United States Mar 2015 - May 2020 | |||
| Apr 201567000 mi | Replaced the valve cover, they said it was a problem with a sensor (I assume PCV), but was obviously deeper than that. Apparently replaced the same item as last time - PCV. Car is good now. | ||
| Sep 2016100000 mi | Faulty rear main seal replaced PCV valve, again | ||
| Jan 2018130000 miUS $267 | Leaking coolant hose and fitting. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Connecticut, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 2012 | Replaced a broken sun visor. | ||
| Mar 201439000 mi | Safety recall for power brake booster. I did occasionally lose power brake boost when my Cruze was sitting in traffic for a while, but I had to wait for parts to be available before I could get the recall repair done. | ||
| Jul 201678700 mi | The car developed a rough idle, and the check engine light came on. It needed a replacement valve cover to resolve the issue. | ||
| Jun 2017100000 mi | Water pump and air filter replacement. The water pump was leaking, and needed to be replaced. It was covered under an extended warranty for this particular part. | ||
| Jul 2017101000 mi | The dealership reported that the engine had a small oil leak | ||
| Dec 2017106000 miUS $500 | New front brake pads and rotors. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Michigan, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Sep 201227000 mi | Loosing coolant slow leak at water pump bolts | ||
| Apr 201455000 mi | Check engine lamp on, set code p0299 turbo under boost Dealer replaced turbo due to worn wast gate pivot on turbo Covered under warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in New Jersey, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Sep 201338000 mi | Bushings worn. REPAIRED ON service bulletin | ||
| Apr 201447000 mi | Valve cover gasket leaking vacuum sending codes | ||
| Nov 201462000 mi | Turbocharger needed to be replaced | ||
| Jun 201573000 miUS $380 | Throttle position sensor broke | ||
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cruze in Ohio, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 201430000 mi | Water pump replaced | ||
| Feb 201662400 mi | PCV valve, and manifold replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in North Carolina, United States Jul 2013 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jul 201316000 mi | A/C compressor replaced | ||
| Jan 201439800 mi | Water leak in trunk | ||
| Feb 201534100 mi | PCV valve/valve cover replaced due to vacuum leak and check engine light. | ||
| Sep 201540000 mi | Sway bar links replaced Intake manifold/PCV valve cover replaced | ||
| May 201648000 mi | Water pump replaced | ||
| Sep 201652000 mi | Dual-mass flywheel replaced for knocking noise Axle seal replaced | ||
| Oct 201652000 mi | Transmission replaced for knocking noise. Still not fixed. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018193000 miUS $30 | Coolant overflow tank was cracked and leaking....purchased replacement from dealer and replaced....simple procedure. | ||
| Feb 2018198000 miUS $100 | electronic throttle body was causing check engine light...code thrown indicated incorrect throttle sensor position being detected....not unheard of for the # of miles on the vehicle....fairly simple replacement procedure with the proper tools available | ||
| May 2018208500 miUS $200 | Replaced front rotors and pads. Changed oil the weekend before and discovered that they needed to be replaced. Rear shocks replaced....208000 on the originals...no complaints there....rear tires showed some inner chopping upon inspection the week before while doing an oil change and tire rotation. Parts totaled to about $200 delivered from Rock Auto. Pretty straight forward maintenance repairs. | ||
| Jul 2018212000 mi | Known issues with Cruze PCV system which is built into the valve cover...bad design. This is something that was replaced about 60k miles ago as well. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Indiana, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 201430000 mi | The built-in OnStar telephone seems to operate a microphone gain level too low. The telephone is difficult to control with voice commands and the person on the other end cannot hear me well. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Oklahoma, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 201436300 mi | Strut mount failure, resulting in a "clunky" or "rattle" type sound over bumps. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Iowa, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 201585000 mi | Water pump leaking coolant. Cam solenoids replaced under warranty as there was a small oil leak. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2022 | |||
| May 201318300 mi | Outside trunk release switch inoperable. Replaced by dealer. | ||
| Nov 201331600 mi | Had the Cruze "sticky steering" problem. When correcting at freeway speeds, steering feels like it sticks briefly and then feels normal. | ||
| Jul 201577000 mi | PCV Valve bad, replaced valve cover (PCV is integrated with cover). Car was idling rough/surging and CEL was on. | ||
| Sep 201698000 mi | Turbo problem common to Cruzes. Wastegate not closing all the way leading to low boost condition. Replaced under powertrain warranty. | ||
| Mar 2022175000 miUS $380 | Oil leak, replaced VVT solenoids and seals, and front crank seal. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Georgia, United States Apr 2012 - Oct 2023 | |||
| Nov 201333900 mi | Engine idle fluctuating hi and low. Replaced CAM cover. Dealer had seen one other one and knew exactly what it was. | ||
| Mar 201681000 mi | Waterpump leaking | ||
| Sep 201694000 mi | Erratic idle. Camshaft cover replaced under manufacturer's warranty | ||
| Oct 201694700 mi | Water outlet leaking | ||
| Mar 2022169000 miUS $65 | Cam shaft cover gasket | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Ohio, United States Apr 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 201532000 mi | Car has the pioneer sound system and the rear speakers developed a rattle. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Arizona, United States Apr 2012 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Jan 201322100 mi | CEL, valve cover CEL, valve cover | ||
| Apr 201453800 mi | covered under warranty...valve cover | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Michigan, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 201318500 mi | The rear trunk lid release touch switch was working/releasing eradicatically. It would always release when key fob truck release button was activated. Elec check found a short in the wire harness & this was replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Maryland, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Oct 201232300 mi | Thermostat and H20 pump replacement | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Alabama, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201526000 mi | Engine Light illumination resulted in performing work for a known problem, previously subject to a recall. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Georgia, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201336000 mi | Driver door catches when opening, power door lock does not operate (intermittent). Per Dealer: Found left front door lock/actuator binding. R+R lock and installed correctly. | ||
| Jul 201475200 mi | Water pump leaking. Repaired under drivetrain warranty. | ||
| Apr 201599200 mi | PCV valve and valve cover replaced under powertrain warranty | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Minnesota, United States May 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 201562500 mi | Check Engine light came on. Replaced leaking hose. Found Cam shaft cover had warped. Replaced with new part. Covered under extended warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2012 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Mar 201324000 mi | Steering sticks on center at freeway speeds Leaking water pump replaced during second of three trips for steering. Steering gear was replaced to resolve earlier problem | ||
| Jun 201571000 mi | Transmission bearings failed due to fluid underfill from the factory. Complete transmission was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201697000 miUS $345 | Failed wheel cylinder | ||
| May 2017107000 miUS $700 | Vaccuum leak at timing cover. Replaced cover Parking brake cable jammed, unable to release brake | ||
| Feb 2018114000 miUS $338 | Cracked coolant outlet was replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in North Carolina, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201436000 mi | Occasional "speedometer flare" at stop. | ||
| Dec 201667000 miUS $100 | Leaking coolant. Dealer replaced housing and 1 hose under power train warranty, but charged me for a 2nd hose, clamps, and shop time. | ||
| Aug 201775000 mi | Check Engine Light, code P0299 "turbo under boost". Dealer replaced charged air cooler and charged air cooler inlet pipe under powertrain warranty | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in New York, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Mar 201311000 mi | drivers side rear door was misaligned at the factory causing the leading edge of the drivers side quarter panel along that end to become sandblasted. Tech realigned door, scheduled for paint at a later date. Complained of a coolant smell coming from the front of vehicle. Tech examined and pressurized cooling system but could not duplicate symptom. Logged the issue for later reference should it occur again. | ||
| Jun 201321000 mi | the car was taken to a Dodge dealer owned by the same person that owns the Chevrolet dealer for repair. Only half the work was completed as the body tech did not address the rocker/lower front door area the paint was blasted off of. | ||
| Sep 201327000 mi | Finished up the warranty paint repair started earlier in the summer (2013). Repair was satisfactory and car looked great. | ||
| Feb 201440700 mi | Outer trunk latch release (above license plate) failed. Would not open trunk when depressed. Dealer scheduled me the next day, got the car in early, replaced defective part. Issue remedied. | ||
| Oct 201451000 miUS $25 | received letter from GM concerning coolant loss since new. Informed dealer, dealer refilled coolant overflow. I still have concerns due to a strong coolant smell from under hood after normal operation. | ||
| Sep 201577000 mi | external trunk release failed. Second time since I took ownership. PCV system failed tripping the Check Engine Light. Codes revealed system that failed. Part was replaced under GM powertrain warranty. | ||
| May 201693000 miUS $25 | Engine was starting funny & as a result, throwing a "Service Theft Deterrent System" warning light. Technician cleared code, checked grounds, but could not duplicate the problem. Car continues to do this occasionally. | ||
| Jun 201694000 mi | The PCM threw a P0299 code (turbocharger underboost)twice. The technician diagnosed that the turbocharger had failed. Replaced the entire turbo assembly. | ||
| Aug 201698000 mi | had difficulty with the charging system. I had forgotten there was an existing campaign concerning the negative battery lead failing. Called the dealership and they brought the car in, replaced the negative lead and the car has been fine. | ||
| Dec 2016105000 miUS $145 | actuator for heater ranger selector failed. this was a follow-up repair to the heater range selector failure. Parts were ordered/delivered. The new actuator parts were different, much heavier design. | ||
| Feb 2017108000 miUS $1200 | repaired an ongoing problem with the Cruze and its sandblasting issues. Had rockers, lower door and quarter panels on both side repaired/repainted. Add a different clearcoat to slow blasting issue. | ||
| Apr 2017110000 miUS $49 | throttle position sensor failed on the throttle body... failed while on a roadtrip. Diagnosed once home as a P2135 code (throttle position sensor failure). Scheduled a trip to the dealer and informed them I was clearing the code as I needed the car in the week in between scheduling and visit. Replaced throttle body sensor with one off a low-mileaged, damaged intake manifold. Seems to be working so far. | ||
| Jun 2017116000 miUS $442 | RF wheel speed sensor failed. When tech pulled the assembly apart, the top of the sensor was sheered off. Suspect that something had failed inside bearing assembly. Ordered bearing assembly. Upon removal, the spacer between the end of the CV shaft had self-destructed, sheered the wheel speed sensor and sent shrapnel into the inboard section of the wheel bearing. Replaced. | ||
| Aug 2017125000 miUS $744 | the PCV system failed again (first failure at around 65,000 miles). This failure took the intake manifold with it. Car was almost undriveable. Throwing miscellaneous codes, tripping the throttle control... Had to replace the PCV system and entire intake manifold. This failure was at around 119,000 miles. | ||
| Jan 2018129000 miUS $146 | the engine oil cooler seals have been leaking for at least a year. reached a point where they needed to be repaired. Was a titanic pain of a job. Was estimate 3.5 hours. Took almost 5 hours. Car stayed at dealer overnight and I was issued a loaner. wiper actuator assembly snapped in the -15F weather. Had to replace the entire actuator assembly. | ||
| May 2018133000 miUS $63 | both parking brake cables had failed due to corrosion. Cable sheathing had failed between body grommet and hub allowing water inside. Had to replace. Parts were $25.00 apiece. While the drums were off, brake inspection showed rear brakes with very little wear. | ||
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cruze in Alabama, United States May 2015 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Sep 201539000 miUS $550 | Water pump finally went completely. Leaked since new. | ||
| Apr 201645000 miUS $579 | Evaporator valve failed. Bumper has to come off to replaxe it. | ||
| Nov 201652500 miUS $1 | The odor of burning antifreeze has been with this vehicle since it was new. Sometimes the dealer tops off coolant, other times I have. Except for the catastrophic water pump failure at about 40,000 miles the coolant loss is always gradual | ||
| Dec 201652000 miUS $685 | Water pump failed again. Just as is 2015. This time other parts broke from overheating. water tank, coolant channel. | ||
| Sep 201766000 miUS $1400 | brake booster in addition to cooling fan and radiator. no warranty coverage left. will never buy another Chevrolet. | ||
| Feb 202295000 miUS $200 | MAF sensor and 02 sensor | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Michigan, United States Mar 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 201533000 mi | Replace thermostat under powertrain warranty | ||
| Sep 201752000 mi | Thermostat replaced under powertrain warranty | ||
| Mar 201855000 mi | Replace cracked thermostat housing. Housing is plastic. Dealer replaced free under service bulletin. | ||
| Nov 202077000 miUS $600 | Replace water pump. | ||
| Jan 202177000 miUS $650 | Replace engine oil cooler. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Colorado, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2016 | |||
| May 20125000 mi | Musty smell from vents when A/C is on | ||
| Dec 201325000 mi | Seal around shifter was coming apart. Rear license plate light bulb burnt out. | ||
| Jun 201431000 mi | Engine was overheating, found water outlet adaptor was leaking. Replaced water outlet adaptor assembly. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in New Brunswick, Canada Feb 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jun 201314260 mi | Musty odor when ac used. Replaced heater box under dash. | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Washington, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Nov 20123300 mi | Tilt and telescope bolt loose | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze in Florida, United States Jun 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Oct 201435300 mi | Trunk release switch on outside of car stopped working. Replaced under factory warranty. | ||
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cruze in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 201689000 miUS $50 | A/C compressor failed. | ||
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 161hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cruze in Great Britain Dec 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201666700 mi£200 | Radiator leaking and had to be replaced | ||
| Dec 201668000 mi | Hose disconnected on acceleration and power dropped off. Hose then re-connected but disconnected again immediately on acceleration. Garage didn't discuss issue or admit this was caused by previous repair but they repaired without charge. | ||
| Feb 201775000 mi£40 | DIesel Particulate Filter (DPF) warning lightproof kept coming on. Took to a DPF specialist. They concluded DPF was fine, but ECU diagnosis revealed some anomalies. Since then been doing more motorway driving and fault has not repeated. | ||
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet Cruze in Alberta, Canada Sep 2012 - Jan 2016 | |||
| May 20158060 mi | Fixed small oil leak, under warranty | ||
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