My car has been fitting the description of a specific recall on the same year and model. (I.e.: recall #12V288000 - date: 6/22/2012 - component engine and engine cooling) I purchased my car through carmax less than a year ago and have had multiple issues including, airbag senor problems, rmp issues, alternator replacement, etc. I've dealt with an oil leak from the valve cover most recently. I took it in for an oil change and found out there was a leak which was so bad it saturated everything in the engine area collecting near the engine and exhaust system. This lead to an awful burning smell. The valve cover was replaced and now two weeks later there is still an awful burning smell coming from both inside and outside the car. The valve cover doesn't seem to be leaking oil, and I don't see any weird objects or debris in the engine area. The recall previously mentioned fits my current problem to a T - but according to my VIN there have been 0 recalls. The car is not dependable at this point due to risk of fume inhalation and potential fire. It has been in the shop multiple times since I bought it and I have barely put 6,000 miles on it since purchase.

- Bermuda Dunes, CA, USA

I purchased this vehicle at anaheim auto hub last June 6, 2020 for my daughter. Couple months later it started leaking and smells like burning oil. And the stabili track sensor and the traction control sensors came on. And, as well as the key got stuck inside the ignition couple of times. So I took it the mechanic to get the leaks fix. The mechanic found that the valve cover gasket leak and valve timing solenoid. So the mechanic replaced the valve gasket cover and the valve timing solenoid leak, and right after that being said, one week later we found leaking so, I took it back to mechanic again, now they found 3 different leak, from the oil cooler leak, engine oil pan gasket and leaking on engine timing cover gasket. And I found 7 recalls on this vehicle that has never fix. And I am the new owner and I just fining this out. Here are the recalls that have not been resolve on 2012 Chevrolet Cruze eco: Recall subject: Air bags/ campaign# 13V23000 recall subject: Air bags / campaign# 12V522000 recall subject: Engine & engine cooling / campaign# 12V288000 recall subject: Fuel system, gasoline storage tank, assembly mounting / campaign# 12V289000 recall subject: Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist / campaign# 13V360000 recall subject: Power train, automatic transmission control module (tcm, PCM)

- Anaheim, CA, USA

Replaced PCV valve assembly twice and still leaks oil from cover and cap. Runs rough especially when idling, bad gas mileage.

- Boise, ID, USA

Shortly after purchasing car, the car started and lights started flashing by itself more than 10 minutes after exiting the car. Then heat stopped working in 0 degree weather. While driving notification said "ac off due to hight engine temp". while driving car shut down and wouldn't start saying "service stabili track" took to mechanic and they said I need a new water pump and head gasket. Mind you heat stopped working as well again. They confirmed there was no antifreeze because its leaking. Now thank goodness I was just getting home, could barely get into the driveway because now I'm getting a notification "service power steering". from everything I've read there have been recalls due to all of these issues but my VIN isn't listed. I still owe almost $5000 on this crappy car and I'm completely over it... worst car ever

- Niagara Falls, NY, USA

Oil is running from a cast nut that holds an alternator bracket to the engine block and with the car going down the road at highway speeds there' a strong possibility that oil coming from this cast nut that cant hold the bracket stable is letting the pressure of the oil to run out and possibly come in contact with the internal workings of the alternator and short it out with the possibility of a fire starting and causing other problems under the hood plus the chance of destroying the engine if the leak of the oil pressure pushes that end of the bracket out of the engine block and the oil will come out like water coming out of a water hose. What is happening now every time I drive the car and stop it leaves oil all over different parts of the engine compartment and the oil leaves a big puddle on my garage floor and I end up having to crawl under the car to clean excess oil off the engine and the garage floor on a regular basis. You tube is showing that several different people have this problem the bracket is pushing out due the fact that the cast nut is breaking down due to the heat and in turn oil starts running all over the top side of the motor and into different areas of the engine compartment. It might really give you a better ideal of this problem if you look on you tube concerning oil leak problems with the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4L engine starting in 2012 and it started on approx. 10-15-2020 and continues to happen according to how far I drive and how long the engine is at operating temperature. If I can help you to help me and a lot of other people that are having this problem. Thanks for your time and I hope this can be taken care for the safety aspect! thanks again I really appreciate your help.

- Angleton, TX, USA

I have had to change multiple parts relating to the cooling system of this vehicle. The plastic parts have each melted and required replacement. Upon research, many others have had similar issues. My vehicle continues to over heat, and parts continue to need replacement.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Check engine light came on throwing 4 codes. Took it to the dealership can't determine the problem with vehicle. Dealership did contact us to inform us the water pump is leaking bad. Charge to fix $835. I have seen several recalls regarding waterpumps however my VIN does not show a recall.

- Meadowviee, VA, USA

Problems with cracked antifreeze and water leaks.

- Augusta, GA, USA

Been having a problem with the turbo for some time. Had it fixed once and now its going bad again. When you go into passing gear it bogs down. Not good in heavy traffic. I love my car.and it hasnt given me any problems but that.

- St Bernice, IN, USA

My engine is leaking oil and my transmission is slipping. After I filled up the gas tank one day the car jerked and the engine light never went off. I'm not sure why there isn't a recall on it when apparently these cars are notorious for these issues. Jack maxton told me some gear broke inside my transmission.

- Columbus, OH, USA

Let me list all that is wrong with my car: Stabillitrack traction control purge valve tire sensor transmission lights flicker when I come to a stop and use my turn signal intake manifold brake booster car stalls and sometimes doesn't even want to start. All of these things are part of the recall for my 2012 Chevy Cruze but for some reason it says my VIN # isn't part of the recall. How is that??

- Dayton, OH, USA

This car has give me way more trouble than it is worth. It kept overheating even with antifreeze in it. The ac would blow hot and the car jerks terribly bad! engine light stays on. I was told it was the battery got that fixed. Still overheated. Then told there was a crack in the reservoir and got that fixed. It blew hot a week later and had smoke coming out couldn't even go across memphis bridge. Mechanic says it's the head gasket which is like a 2K labor tag!

- West Memphis, AR, USA

My car overheats every time the seasons change. One day it will be running fine with normal temperature readings, I keep a close eye on the temperature due to it's tendency to overheat, and then the next moment it is smoking and idling my engine secondary to "high engine temperature"

- Henrico, VA, USA

My daughter purchased this vehicle at alan webb Chevrolet less than 2 months ago the vehicle was used and had 129,000 miles on it. Less than 2 weeks after she got it, the vehicle overheated while driving and A/C came on and would not turn off. Come to find out there was no antifreeze, as the reservoir was bone dry. She put some antifreeze in it and it still overheated while driving a couple weeks later. She took it to a local mechanic who stated she needed to replace the head gasket. We then called the dealership to complain and they stated they had to replace some hoses when they first received the car, so they asked us to bring it in. They again replaced some hoses, stating there was a leak, which the other mechanic said there wasn't. they replaced a hose again and put a clamp on it. Now, only about 1 or 2 later, her car overheated yet again. What I believe is the surge tank hose, was broken and antifreeze was all over her engine. The plastic inside the hose was broken. Now it is once again at the dealership, who for some reason refuse to fix the root problem. We are concerned their failure to fix the issue will result in a cracked engine block and a non-operational vehicle, which she owes over $7,000 still as she just got it. Please help, this has been disappointing to watch my 18 yr old buy her first car and such a horrible experience.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

My car started jerking, fan running constant, and over heating. I have brought it to the same dealership dave gill Chevrolet for service 5 times and every time they fix an issue comes back and the engine light comes on and I have to bring it back.

- Columbus, OH, USA

Driving down the interstate doing 70-80mph and the car starts dinging-stabilitrack, traction control, and reduced power all come on and the car loses power without any warning and couldn't drive faster than 5 mph and had to get to the shoulder of the road without getting hit by other vehicles doing the same speed. This vehicle with this issue that came out of nowhere should not be driven on the road. I have had several issues with this vehicle and cel lights on but nothing that almost completely stops vehicle without warning and almost kills everyone in the car! I get they are trying to save the engine or whatever from further damage but I am pretty sure that I would like to live and not kill anyone else in the process of this so called safety precaution the vehicle takes on.

- Luverne, MN, USA

The oil cooler seal leaks, and drops oil on the exhaust. This gives off smoke, and is a fire hazard. Also the fumes from the dripping oil is sucked into the cabin air intake, and contaminates the air in the cabin.

- Topeka, KS, USA

I purchased a car on December 19th 2019 I put $4,000 down on a 2012 Chevy Cruze from a from a used car lot here in daytona beach Florida I cannot get my oil change the screw that lets the oil out of the oil pan has been stripped and I was unable to get the oil changed because in order to do that they would have to break it and spot welding would need to be done also every time I shut my car off and go to turn it back on I have to get a jump my car battery loses its energy or whatever you want to call it so it loses power my battery the battery is 5 years old also my rotors are brand-new but my brake pads are bad and they would not when I say they I mean autoventure in holly hill Florida where I bought the car will not give me a carfax instead they gave me another thing that's like carfax and it says that my car is full is and there's nothing wrong with it when indeed the motor itself is from a junkyard and they did not deny that so this is within the first three weeks of me having the car and I'm already seeing this many problems. Also I have an oil leak I was told to purchase a a cover to where you put the oil in the car cuz the cover might be old and it still might not be as good so I went to Chevy dealership and purchase it for $28 only to find out that valve cover gasket also needs to be replaced so my car is leaking oil the oil change place where I've been taking my car's the last 6 years would not touch my car and give me an oil change due to the fact that the bolt at the bottom of the oil pan has been stripped so not only is my oil at 6% but now I can't get my oil changed because of

- Daytona Beach, FL, USA

Fuel damper is literally spraying a steady stream of gasoline inside engine bay. Apparently a very common problem because parts are on back order everywhere I call. My daughter drives this car, and to have her safety in jeopardy is unacceptable. This vehicle was recalled because of oil plate under engine which would pool oil and risk a fire, but gasoline spraying in engine bay has no attention to a recall

- Dallas, PA, USA

The car does a lot of stalling when you're driving it. Also the engin light will come on and stay on maybe a day, then go off. Just on and off anytime. Automobile losses power when this happens..

- Alton, VA, USA