10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,467 miles

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problem #178

Mar 012023

Cruze

  • miles
I have a blown gasket which is causing my engine to run hot which i can-€™t afford because the cost of fixing is very high, Also could cause my transmission to blow, car constantly runs hot, also jerks very hard

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #177

Mar 052023

Cruze

  • miles
valve cover gasket had to be replaced at about 65,00 miles. Multiple leaks from various locations Water pump leaked engine coolant aat 75,000 miles.

- Kasota, MN, USA

problem #176

Jan 132023

Cruze

  • 127,830 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that soon after she purchased the vehicle while driving at an undisclosed speed, she noticed a white cloud of smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke by the reservoir tank. The contact also noticed a leak coming from engine. The contact then stated that she noticed a burning odor throughout the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that anti-freeze leaked from two separate unknown parts of the hose and at the same time, there was a burning odor at the rear passenger-€™s side tire. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger-€™s side brake failed and needed to be replaced. The rear passenger-€™s side brake was replaced however, the failure recurred three times. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a ticking sound in the engine. The check engine warning light intermittently illuminated. On a separate occasion, the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The contact stated that another vehicle was able to jumpstart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,830.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #175

Jan 112023

Cruze

  • miles
First incident. 4 hours into 8 hour road trip. Flashing check engine light. Stabilitrack failure. Misfire codes. Took it to 4 different shops in Las Vegas Nevada. Non would complete repair. Took it to dealer in Utah hour and 45 minutes away, jerking missfires loss of power and power steering, dealer offered to do repair for 1800$ :/. Repair completed. Drove 150 miles, codes popped back up to it into mechanic, reported coolant leak and misfires, replaced ign coil. Replaced spark plugs, fixed leaks. 1400$ 6 weeks later turbo seized, misfires shaking and in ability to drive faster than 35mph loss of power steering. Excessive coolant leak, repair 1170$ 3 weeks later misfire codes, loss of stabilitrack, and tc, replaced spark plugs, car is currently all over the road, pulls left then pulls right, car vibrates terribly when 55mph+ suspension in rear is almost completely defective, I can lift the car 3-€ with my bare hands-€¦ over active abs. 35mph no snow or ice, new brake pads 120 miles ago. Radio will turn on and off whenever it wants while driving. Car consistory idles between 750-1300* rpm. Car clearly has no sway bars. Horrible ticking and rattling noises. Chevy please buy back my car. I am concerned about my safety on a daily. Reach out to -€œCarvana for invoices, and contact me for the personal repairs cost-€

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #174

Sep 122022

Cruze

  • miles
While driving the light came one engine overheating a/c shut off. There was a leak of coolant. I was stranded on the side of the road. We had it brought to a mechanic. They repaired the problem. Within 3 days it started again, the mechanic thought it was a faulty part so replaced it. After a week it happened again. We had it repaired again. Now 2 months later it is happening again. Once again stranded on the side of the road This has happened 4 times in 2 months and looks to be a very common issue with a simple search online. Multiple parts replaced and still stranded9

- Milroy, MN, USA

problem #173

Dec 012022

Cruze

  • miles
Cracks in the diaphragm may have developed in the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) pressure regulator valve. This has caused my engine to run rough, especially when idle and have the engine trouble code for the fuel trim lean (PO171) displayed. I-€™ve noticed this recall in other 2013 Chevrolet Cruze but there is none for my VIN.

- Indian Trail , NC, USA

problem #172

Oct 142022

Cruze

  • miles
-€¢Catalytic Converter and yes -€¢It-€™s a health safety hazard for me and others to breathe in strong exhaustion -€¢Yes the problem was confirmed by two -€¢Yes the vehicle was inspected by mechanics -€¢Yes the check engine light

- Memphis , TN, USA

problem #171

Feb 282022

Cruze

  • 144,813 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated the vehicle was overheating and suddenly stalling. The contact had to wait a while for the vehicle to cool down before being able to restart the vehicle to continue driving. The contact stated that the overheating alarm and idle engine chime was audible. The contact stated that the message to turn off the A/C was displayed even though the A/C was not activated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the thermostat and 3 coolant temperature sensors and the housing. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,813.

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

problem #170

Feb 162022

Cruze

  • miles
Hi, I have had my car for a total of 8 years so far. It was bought used, in perfect condition in the beginning. Years passed and I have gained many problems down the road. First, the valve had to be replaced, spent a little under $1K, car worked well, until it started leaking coolant. Second, the car started to jerk back if you were passing at least 60mph. You go above 65-70, the car would jerk back to where it felt as if the whole bottom of the car fell off. You could press the gas pedal and it would barely go, it felt as if you were pushing the car with your own hands from the back, as if it lost power to move forward. Third, why does my coolant leak" Why is it that I have to put coolant in it at least every other week" The fan is EXTREMELY loud as well, as if it's overheating.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #169

Jun 102022

Cruze

  • miles
Since June 2021 have had this car in to the mechanic 7 times for engine coolant system. Each time it has been replace. Just 2 weeks ago it started to buck while driving. No matter what speed I am at. There are times where I am at a red light and it acts like it wants to stall out. When I proceed to go from a red light there are times where it takes a few seconds before it actually starts to go while the gas pedal is pressed.

- Depew, NY, USA

problem #168

Jun 022022

Cruze

  • miles
I just bought the car and it is over heating and the turbo is acting up high RPMs and not shifting correctly and shakes at 60 mph

- Waco, TX, USA

problem #167

Apr 282022

Cruze

  • miles
Engine overheating, lost power while driving on the highway, coolant leaking, car was repeatedly trying to start on it's own without pressing the start button or having foot on break (I was outside the vehicle), sounds like it starts to crank over but won't start, drained battery completely. Many others with same model and year having similar issues. This needs to be a recall for this car

- Emmaus, PA, USA

problem #166

May 132022

Cruze

  • miles
The car overheated constantly and was taken to a mechanic everytime. Mechanic tried a few things and to no avail. Warped head replaced and it continued to do it. Replaced the entire motor and the second motor now wont even start after it overheated. We had many people look at it and no one could figure out what the problem was. The car would turn off at times or lock up and you would have to pull off road https://www.cruzetalk.com/threads/engine-overheating-coolant-engine-not-starting.123329/ https://repairpal.com/have-2013-chevy-cruze-car-overheated-last-night-wont-start-help-please-593 https://www.vehiclehistory.com/questions/what-are-some-of-the-2013-chevy-cruze-overheating-problems-230053 https://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/cruze/2013/consumer-reviews/ According to a ranking of 87 Chevrolet generations by their reliability ratings on ChevroletProblems.com, the first-generation Chevy Cruze sedans from 2011 to 2015 ranked dead last. What Chevy Cruze problems make this car the worst Chevrolet model to buy? https://www.motorbiscuit.com/why-the-cruze-is-the-worst-chevy-vehicle-to-buy/ "Coolant leaks related to engine and lower transmission. Found immediately after warranty ran out. Later incident, coolant reservoir emptied resulting from a leak." Anonymous, WI (2013 Chevrolet Cruze LS 1.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/chevrolet/cruze/2013/reliability/#body_integrity

- Edison, GA, USA

problem #165

May 052022

Cruze

  • miles
With no warning my car started to overheat while traveling home from the Eden rest stop in NC two weeks ago. I have replaced my thermostat and radiator/overflow cap. I never had any warning to let me know that my car was starting to overheat. My check engine light never came on! And my car just shut off on me when leaving work this afternoon in the middle of 5 o-€™clock traffic on Eastchester Dr in High Point, NC. I noticed that I had no coolant and there was no sign of leaks anywhere!

- High Point, NC, USA

problem #164

Apr 132020

Cruze

  • miles
Multiple incidents of overheating spanning over the period of a few years now: Water pump, coolant housing, valve cover gasket, and most recently turbo charger coolant lines have all been replaced. Have not contacted manufacturer because the information everywhere says there are no recalls for this obviously very common problem! doesn't seem fair at all. This issue has left me stranded in traffic, on side of highways, having to call someone countless times, not to mention the repair and alternate transportation fees. I mean, what does it take to make something important enough to issue a recall for"!"!!

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

problem #163

Aug 052015

Cruze

  • miles
Water pump, cooling system. There-€™s a recall on this system already but not for my vin. The service bulletin describes 100% off issues im having yes manufacture will not help because my vin isn-€™t attached to service bulletin. Car over heat constantly, I-€™ve pretty much replaced the entire cooling system twice now. Airbags also faulty. The entire passenger side of vehicle was hit by fedex truck not long after being rear-ended and an adjuster claiming car 95% totaled, ( yet still ended up rebuilding it) no airbags deployed in both situations

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #162

Mar 212022

Cruze

  • miles
Vehicle is consistently overheating and needing replacement parts to prevent overheating. Sept 2019 Chevy replaced the water outlet housing. June 2020 Chevy replaced the water pump because car was overheating Now the head gaskets are damaged and car is unuseable. Vehicle is consistently overheating every year and needed repairs. Vehicle does fit the criteria for 2013-2014 Chevy Cruze recall, however the car does not have a turbo engine.

- Weatherford, OK, USA

problem #161

Dec 262021

Cruze

  • miles
Complete engine failure whole driving under normal conditions. Vehicle had all old changes. Engine blown at 98452 miles

- Lock Haven, PA, USA

problem #160

Jan 042021

Cruze

  • miles
Countless oil leaks - replaced the valve cover /gasket and solenoids and countless other parts to stop the oil leak when it was coming from the intake manifold PVC system - I even replaced the turbocharger.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #159

Feb 102022

Cruze

  • miles
The car keeps telling me it-€™s overheating but it is not and it-€™s leaking out antifreeze

- Bay Shore, NY, USA

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