3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,067 miles

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problem #28

Nov 282023

Cruze

  • miles
Traction control warning pops up and steering stops, even while driving. Motor shuts down and smells like fuel in water res.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #27

Apr 212023

Cruze

  • miles
Thermostat keeps alerting me that it's overheating, while constantly guzzling anti-freeze and water. There's no obvious leak, completely dry under the car. The car will shut its self off.

- Clinton , NC, USA

problem #26

Apr 132023

Cruze

  • miles
The 2013 Chevy Cruze is prone to overheating and there is always a coolant leak or something related to the coolant/antifreeze that is leaking or not correct. My Chevy Cruze has been leaking coolant profusely and so has my friends who had a Chevy Cruze as well. It is truly a pain to continuously refill the coolant so that the vehicle will not overheat. A recall needs to be in place immediately. I-??ve heard this same story on Chevy Cruze a way too many times.

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

problem #25

Jan 302023

Cruze

  • miles
I have replaced the pvc valve cover 3times and the engine coolant housing 4 times with in 2years. The vehicle still leaks coolant even though all hoses connections and reservoir has been replaced. The ground cable has been replaced twice. The car warning dash comes on saying "service traction control" abs? The radio shuts off as well as all stereo lighting. When vehicle is at a stop it sometimes kicks, I thought I got tapped from the back that's how much of a jolt it does but no vehicle behind me. It's also sluggish when taking off.

- La Quinta, CA, USA

problem #24

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 #23

Jun 172021

Cruze

  • miles
The whole head shot off while driving. Now the car is making a farting noise when I accelerate or if u sit idle for longer than 15 mins. No oil leak but I-??m using an additional $200 in oil between oil changes

- Alvin, TX, USA

problem #22

May 152020

Cruze

  • 125,000 miles
My 20 yr old daughter bought this car in May 2020. She had it 1 week and ended up broken down on the side of the road the interstate, 3-1/2 hrs away at school because the catalytic converter went out. 2 weeks and a new catalytic converter, I am on the side of the road because she couldn't stay and wait for it, and we wouldn't let her take it until we knew it was right. Another 4 weeks later, replaced the motor and catalytic converter again, and the check engine light comes back on within 2 weeks and leaves me stranded on the highway once again! this time the reading showed only an O2 sensor so my husband changed it. The car ran fine for a while, then the check engine light came back on. Not long after this, the stabilitrak warning light also came on and so there are 13 error codes coming up! we have always been a Chevrolet family, but not anymore! this has ruined us! and when/if we can get it running well enough to get rid of it, it is gone! the error codes attached are from July & September 2020. I didn't get a picture the last couple of times that my husband checked it. General Motors there are hundreds of complaints. And that's just the ones who actually take the time to hunt the NHTSA down and file a complaint. Not everyone will do so! I personally know of at least one other person in my hometown (of less than 20,000) that owns a 2013 Cruze that is having the exact same problems! I know we are just little people to you. But these are our lives! if we could afford to drive a high-priced, top-of-the-line vehicle, trust me, we would!

- Portland, TN, USA

problem #21

May 152020

Cruze

  • 125,000 miles
My 20 yr old daughter bought this car in May 2020. She had it 1 week and ended up broken down on the side of the road the interstate, 3-1/2 hrs away at school because the catalytic converter went out. 2 weeks and a new catalytic converter, I am on the side of the road because she couldn't stay and wait for it, and we wouldn't let her take it until we knew it was right. Another 4 weeks later, replaced the motor and catalytic converter again, and the check engine light comes back on within 2 weeks and leaves me stranded on the highway once again! this time the reading showed only an O2 sensor so my husband changed it. The car ran fine for a while, then the check engine light came back on. Not long after this, the stabilitrak warning light also came on and so there are 13 error codes coming up! we have always been a Chevrolet family, but not anymore! this has ruined us! and when/if we can get it running well enough to get rid of it, it is gone! the error codes attached are from July & September 2020. I didn't get a picture the last couple of times that my husband checked it. General Motors there are hundreds of complaints. And that's just the ones who actually take the time to hunt the NHTSA down and file a complaint. Not everyone will do so! I personally know of at least one other person in my hometown (of less than 20,000) that owns a 2013 Cruze that is having the exact same problems! I know we are just little people to you. But these are our lives! if we could afford to drive a high-priced, top-of-the-line vehicle, trust me, we would!

- Portland, TN, USA

problem #20

Feb 142019

Cruze

  • 90,000 miles
Car has leaked oil and coolant since I got it. Constantly over heats. Loss of power. Engine revs and jumps. Constant replacements nothing works.

- Addison, IL, USA

problem #19

Jul 272016

Cruze

  • 40,000 miles
The car has some kind of electrical problems. The check engine light goes on and I take the car back to the dealer and get problems fixed, and within a month the check engine light comes on again, and there are new problems with the car. When those problems get fixed, the check engine light comes on again within a month. This is a cycle that keeps going. The check engine light comes on at different times, usually while driving. I believe the electrical system is causing cascading failures in different systems.

- Canandaigua, NY, USA

problem #18

Dec 012020

Cruze

  • 114,445 miles
Starting smelling a very strong smell everytime I would turn on the heater and air. Had this smell one time before and cost me right at $700 dollars to fix. Now this is going to cost me right at $1500 dollars to fix. The smell is making me sick to my stomach. Can't beleive this is happening.

- Morven, NC, USA

problem #17

Nov 172020

Cruze

  • 91,400 miles
While driving in the city street the check engine light came on and started flashing. The traction control light came on followed by a message in the dashboard stating 'stabilitytack' was not working. The vehicle then began shaking and was not able to shift gears properly. The RPM was having to rev harder than usual to keep the vehicle up to speed. I had to pull over to the side of the street and turn the car off. Neither idling or shutting of the vehicle helped with the problem.

- Marion, IN, USA

problem #16

Jan 042020

Cruze

  • miles
Recall: N202299080 the cracks in the faulty PCV valve prevented proper air intake and pressurization to and from the intake engine. Because the vehicle has been operating under these strenuous improper conditions, the turbo has not been able to spool properly in accordance with its design and has also become defective/in need of replacement. Faulty pressurization does not only affect the PCV valve, but the components on either side of the valve and their processes as well. My 2013 Chevy Cruze not only stalls in the middle of the street, but dies there and is a huge safety hazard to both my family and those we share the road with. This vehicle has never been in an accident or had any other complications, except for this faulty PCV valve. The condition has exposed my turbo and engine to irregular unwarranted propulsion mechanisms. GM is hoping we're ignorant enough to cover those costs on our own. This is wrong. Their faulty part triggered a series of safety hazards and complications. They need to be held accountable, we cannot sit back or turn a blind eye in their direction. We need to stand up for each other and speak out. Thank you for making our safety concerns your priority!

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #15

Sep 022020

Cruze

  • 103,000 miles
While my son was driving the car on the highway the engine started to smoke. He pulled over and turned off the car. He waited 10 mintues and started the car to head back home. When he arrived home liquid was leaking out the car and the car had smoke coming from the engine. At this time the check engine light was on. GM had sent a recall notice in the mail (N202299080), a couple of days prior. I called them on Monday and they told me to take it to a dealer. I called the local Chevy dealer and told them about the recall notice. He told me to bring it in. I called a tow truck driver and left the car at the Chevy dealer. Ater they had the car for two weeks, they explained that it will be $2000 to fix the vehicle, even though there are currently 4 recalls on the vehicle. I called GM several times to ask how are they going to rectify this, with no call-back. The vehicle is still at the Chevy dealership.

- Pineville, NC, USA

problem #14

Oct 012019

Cruze

  • 100,000 miles
The intake manifold became cracked and I have researched it has been an issue for many Chevy Cruze bettween the years of 2011-2014. The vehicle has a increased air flow the results in a poor air to fuel mixtue inside the combustion chamber, also allows oil to blowby. The issue with the intake has caused increased oil consumption/ burning, resulted in a loss of power upon first take off from stop light. This issue has caused the computer to adjust the timing more than the manufacturer allowed limit which has resulted in a bent valve and bad timing

- Papillion, NE, USA

problem #13

Nov 132019

Cruze

  • 150,000 miles
The oils is leaking is this vehicle.. and how it was explained is that the oil is also leaking into the turbo.. which is causing oil to basically be pushed out instead of air being brought in for the car to go the correct speed and the car is undriveable

- Gainesville, FL, USA

problem #12

Jul 312019

Cruze

  • 61,000 miles
Out of no where the engine starts to sputter while sitting in idle on the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. It is the valve cover, letting in too much air to the fuel system causing the engine to sputter to try to correct which, if not taken care of immediately, causes the crank shaft to go bad which makes your car sound like you should be on the jetsons. There are a number of this same complaint over the internet and wanted to make you aware as I am now having this same issue.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #11

Feb 192017

Cruze

  • miles
Wow this is the bad car ever I have a lot first air flow sensor bad pvc valve 2 times new

- Hialeah, FL, USA

problem #10

Aug 082018

Cruze

  • 58,000 miles
The intake manifold is bad on a car that has 58,000 miles on it. Every mechanic we took it took said it's a common problem with this car. The car has no get up and go and it idles hard.

- Bay City, MI, USA

problem #9

Aug 062018

Cruze

  • 30,375 miles
I smelled gas leaking and when I looked under the hood with the engine running I saw gas spraying the back of my car. It appeared to be leaking from the hose where the connecter was next to what may be the fuel filter. This car is 5 years old with 30,375 miles. I was told the part is on the national back order list with no ideal when it will be available.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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