10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,939 miles

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problem #41

Apr 022023

Cruze

  • miles
Leaking coolant underneath the vehicle

- Desoto , IL, USA

problem #40

Feb 262023

Cruze

  • miles
coolant leaking on drivers side of engine.

- Ashland City, TN, USA

problem #39

Jan 272023

Cruze

  • miles
I was driving down the hill and my car came out of gear the road was slick so I couldn't hit my breaks I had to crash into the ditch to keep from going over the mountain. My airbags did not come out my car is not drivable.

- Bickmore, WV, USA

problem #38

Jan 142023

Cruze

  • miles
Antifreeze leaking

- Cassville, MO, USA

problem #37

Feb 032022

Cruze

  • miles
Reduced engine power & service stabilitrek. Service Engine light came on, and I had reduced power on the highway in the fast/passing lane with people behind me, this issue caused my car to suddenly slow down about 30mph, causing cars behind me to slam on their brakes and cut in front of other cars to the slow lane to avoid rear ending

- Green Bay, WI, USA

problem #36

Oct 082021

Cruze

  • miles
On many occasions the car would be at a stop and start shaking violently, then it would stall out no matter where I was. The engine light came on so I went to see what it was, at first I thought it was the air filter, changed that, then it was the mass airflow sensor changed that then it started doing it again, then it was the O2 sensor and it worked for a day or 2. Now if the AC is on it shakes violently again and if I am at a stop it still will stall out.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #35

Sep 212021

Cruze 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Check engine light came on with radiator emblem showing with message Engine Hot AC Off. Towed to Orr Chevrolet, said it was water outlet bad. Paid $460 to repair. I think 2015 cruze should b covered under January 2015 Special Coverage, since water outlet falls under engine coolant leak pertaining to water pump Special Coverage.

- Fouke, AR, USA

problem #34

Jan 272021

Cruze

  • 83,195 miles
The check stabilitrak light and engine light comes on it loses engine power wont go over 3mph. It has happened while driving down the road at 55mph on a busy hwy. Also my radio screen that controls the backup camera and other settings has went black. I had a mechanic run diagnostics on it and 33 different codes popped up so they told me more than likely it's an ECM issue and it has to be repaired at the dealership

- Wilmer, AL, USA

problem #33

Dec 032020

Cruze

  • 70,000 miles
My car has been shaking, low idle, when at a stop light I have to put it in neutral and push gas pedal to keep it from staling. When light turns green it won't go even though I am pushing the gas pedal. I'm to scared to drive it anymore. I have had to get it fixed too many times to count.

- Marion, OH, USA

problem #32

Jul 142020

Cruze

  • 109,000 miles
Had to replace the catalytic converter and my engine light came back on and it's showing that that is still an issue. A mechanic told me this has been a common issue with other Chevy Cruze.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #31

Sep 202020

Cruze

  • miles
Purchased this vehicle in 2017. Since then, I have had nothing but problems with it. I have needed to replace the radiator, fan, coolant system, and turbo. Now, there is an oil leak in the engine. This car is truly a lemon. I purchased the Chevy Cruze based on its reputation. I am beyond disappointed and will not be purchasing a Chevy vehicle in the future.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #30

Aug 012020

Cruze

  • miles
Turbo charger

- Mcdonough, GA, USA

problem #29

Jun 262020

Cruze 4-cyl

  • miles
The car shakes and turns off while driving the transmission stalls when you drive the power steering locks and when you brake the car shakes like crazy and the RPM is down to 2-3 I was with my new born baby while the car shut off in the middle of an interstate and we almost got hit by a semi and the dealership refused our buisness

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #28

Feb 192020

Cruze

  • 54,116 miles
My driver's side window has been serviced twice for being stuck. Either it won't roll back up or it won't roll down. I have my car serviced by a Chevy dealer. The window is currently stuck all the way down. This would be the third time that thos has occured. It is only affecting my driver window. All other windows open and close without and issues.

- Edison, NJ, USA

problem #27

Jan 102020

Cruze

  • miles
The car overheats whenever the air is turned on. Replaced thermostat and had the radiator replaced. No resolution.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #26

Dec 202019

Cruze

  • miles
Driving to work car overheated all antifreeze was gone.got a new hose put on still smelling antifreeze then PCV went out why haven't they did a recall on this dangerous car.trraveling nover bridge car started slowing down wouldn't pick up speed.each time stop it didn't want to go sputterin found out PCV is bad went to look up everyone is having the same problem and theres no recall why

- Harrellsville, NC, USA

problem #25

Oct 022017

Cruze

  • 28,000 miles
I was having issues with interior fogging of my window and noticed water drips on the inside of my windshield during dry weather and took it to the dealer. Although they could not find a leak they replaced the seal. That lasted a while (spring and summer) then it returned again and I getting the same issues. I will be driving and the inside of the windows fog then freeze. This is when the interior of the car is warm.

- Exton, PA, USA

problem #24

Dec 022019

Cruze

  • 88,796 miles
Terrible smell making it impossible to drive my vehicle. When I drive the vehicle my eyes water. There is no heat or air on but hot air is coming into the cab.there is a really bad smell in the cab after a dealership already replaced the catalytic converter less than four months ago. There have been extensive problems with this vehicle time and time again like stalling on the freeway with no warning signs, belts repairs, exhaust problems, etc. I have not even owned this vehicle for three years,

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #23

Oct 012019

Cruze

  • 87,000 miles
I bought the car used. After a few days I heard a ticking under the hood & also when I got to 60 mph I could feel vibration in the gas pedal & sounded like a bumble bee under the hood. I took it to dealership I bought it from. They said that with the LT1 it offs common noise for the purge solenoid to make the ticking noise that it was normal. The vibration they said was a pebble got under motor mount & was causing vibration. He got the pebble out & readjusted. A week later was doing it again & the ticking noise was alot worse. He finally changed the purge solenoid & it still ticked but not nearly as bad. But he said he couldn't hear the noise at 60 mph & only a little of the vibration in pedal. I'm really regretting buying this car. If I knew it would have all these issues I could of kept driving my older car with no car payment. He said that Chevrolet knew about the purge solenoid issue but haven't fixed it. Car had 87K miles when I bought it & now has 90K. After we bought 1 of the salesmen referred to it as a throw away car. Yeah I just threw away 11K getting

- Judsonia, AR, USA

problem #22

Oct 012019

Cruze

  • miles
Internal squeaking sound when idling or when accelerating. Mechanic couldnt solve to recommended going to dealership. They diagnosed as faulty ignition coil and loose spark plug. I later found out there is a service bulletin as this is a know issue on Chevy https://static.NHTSA.gov/ODI/tsbs/2014/sb-10090461-2280.pdf

- Cumberland, RI, USA

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