10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,838 miles

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problem #159

Nov 072021

Cruze

  • miles
The car suddenly lacked power and was making a strange noise. The oil level suddenly dropped. Then the engine light came on. We took the car to the dealer. And a few days later we received a letter from Chevrolet about extending the warranty on the PCV valve due to failure. We contacted our personal service person who confirmed that was inline with the PCV failure. We then took it to the Chevrolet dealer who said it would cost 9k to repair despite it being a known issue. This could have resulted in an accident if we had not caught it.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #158

Nov 032021

Cruze

  • miles
My 2014 Cruze has 55600 miles and started to make a ticking noise oil was checked no problem however there was no antifreeze/coolant so I added it. Less than a week later again I had NO antifreeze/coolant I saw that Chevy had a recall on some 2013 & 2014 chevy cruze-??s head gasket. My VIN isn-??t coming up. I feel after babying my car and servicing her religiously that the issue is the responsibility of the manufacturer.

- Vero Beach , FL, USA

problem #157

Dec 022021

Cruze

  • 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The traction control and check engine warning lights along with various codes were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact self-diagnosed the vehicle with a cylinder misfire. The contact replaced the ignition coil pack and four spark plugs; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with a code to provide to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

- Port St. Lucie, FL, USA

problem #156

Nov 112020

Cruze

  • miles
My engine is making whistling sounds, the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV), is failing. This is causing my check engine light to flicker on and off. The diagnostic codes report that the turbo seal may be cracked due to this issue above.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #155

Nov 112021

Cruze

  • 33,047 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer for an oil change however, upon return of the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's son called the dealer and made an appointment to have the vehicle serviced. The contact informed her son that she would be charged a diagnostic fee and the contact canceled the appointment. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they discovered a coolant leak related to a defective water pump. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33,047.

- New Castle, DE, USA

problem #154

Nov 072021

Cruze

  • miles
We have discovered a known issue with the pistons cracking. Seems this issue has impacted a huge number of people. We are now left with an unuseable vehicle that requires 8k in repairs. There are tons of articles and complaints about this issue. Chevrolet must repair or reimburse all those that have been impacted.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #153

Sep 222021

Cruze

  • miles
I have a code p0420 code and engine light keeps comeback on I had the catalytic converter replaced, and everything inspected by Friendship Chevrolet in Forestcity NC 28043. Kept my car for two weeks and still couldn-??t find the problem of this p0420 code so my engine light stays on.

- Spindale, NC, USA

problem #152

Aug 242021

Cruze 4-cyl

  • miles
I purchased this chevrolet cruze2014 in 2021 of november now I have an unsafe vehicle I have took it to have it looked at and now they want me to pay 1,600 for damages that I have not created tension belts and assembly problem and an oil pan that is cracked this also have struts and other suspension problems that need to be address I will like to see if their is any way to have this problem taken care of so that it is not all on me I don't feel like getting into a dangerous car and kill myself or other people please help me my name is [XXX] phone number is [XXX] so that I may get these problems fix so I can have a decent car I purchased it from American car center and now they are giving me problems on fixing this car that they sold me with these problems INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #151

Aug 182021

Cruze 4-cyl

  • 148,000 miles
The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving 62 mph when the contact noticed other drivers flashing their lights, therefore, they decided to pull over to the side of the road. When they pulled over they noticed that there was smoke coming through the vents of the vehicle. The vehicle's touchscreen on the dashboard that controls the radio as well as a few other functions went blank and the actual physical rubber parts of the screen began to melt. The contact turned off the vehicle and got out of the vehicle when the vehicle suddenly caught on actual fire. The fire department extinguished what was left of the fire after the contact's efforts. A police report was filed. The contact had received a burn to their arm. There was no medical attention needed. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The contact had not spoken to the dealership. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

- Iroquois, SD, USA

problem #150

Jun 142021

Cruze 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle overheated, oil and coolant mixing in. The mentioned vehicle may stall on the road causing traffic hazard to its occupants, and the driving public around it. The engine oil is visibly mixing in with the engine coolant at this point. The temperature gage showed higher than normal level, then steam/smoke came out of the engine compartment as oil and coolant spew out of the closed coolant tank.

- Ewa Beach, HI, USA

problem #149

May 212021

Cruze

  • 108,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The contact attempted to steer the vehicle to the shoulder of the highway but was unsuccessful. A fellow motorist assisted the contact in successfully moving the vehicle off the highway and onto the shoulder. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic and the vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

- Westland, MI, USA

problem #148

Jun 012019

Cruze

  • 82,517 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel was very loose. Additionally, while driving there was an abnormal popping and metallic sound detected. The vehicle loss motive power while accelerating, with the check engine warning light, traction control and TPMS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the map sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to genesis Chevrolet (21800 gratiot ave, eastpointe, mi 48021, (586) 804-7977) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the electrical cluster, brakes, water pump, negative battery cable, body control module, and coolant leak needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was then taken to hamilton Chevrolet (5800 E. 14 mile rd, Warren, mi 48092, (586) 838-1537) and diagnosed with a leaking assembly camshaft cover, belt tensioner, and drive belt. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 82,517.

- Roseville, MI, USA

problem #147

Apr 172021

Cruze

  • 89,000 miles
Head gasket blown losing coolant

- Atlanta, TX, USA

problem #146

Mar 092021

Cruze

  • 120,000 miles
This has occur more than a handful of times. This is the most recent one, I stopped at the gas station turned off my car and when I went to start it nothing was working no lights, no power anywhere. I wiggled the battery cable and it came back on but, I had to turn the key on and off multiple times for it to finally start. As I'm leaving the gas station I turn to the left and I have no power steering none whatsoever. Then it came back seconds later I was driving straight and the wheel jerked on its on and it said service power steering and once again I had no power steering. It went off moments later. When I got to my destination it lost all power again.

- Felicity, OH, USA

problem #145

Mar 072021

Cruze

  • 133,000 miles
I replaced the engine already within an year of having it and now my turbo blew and my head gasket blew as well

- Ontario, CA, USA

problem #144

Aug 022019

Cruze

  • miles
I am having three types of issues with my Cruze it has been popping the trunk open and when I get to about 10 miles per hour it makes a very loud shifting sound and my latest is when I put fuel in it the car acts like it doesn't want to start back up when I get it running I have to let it sit turned off for about ten minutes which is a pain I have always bought Chevy products and would like to in the future but if I don't get any reply to my concern I may have to look at other options

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #143

Dec 092020

Cruze

  • 121,000 miles
While idling at a traffic light I notice the "engine overheated - idle engine" came on. This has happen on a numerous of occasions. I've taken it in to be checked but everything works fine. It continues to do this at least once a week now. There has to be a recall for because I've researched and found that many other Chevy Cruze owners have the same problem happening to them.

- Odenville, AL, USA

problem #142

Jun 012020

Cruze 4-cyl

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the temperature gauge warning alert sounded off and indicated that the vehicle was overheating. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact had to place more anti-freeze due to the water pump leaking anti-freeze. The contact stated that the failure recurred three times while driving approximately 50-70 mph. The contact took the vehicle to gates Chevy world (636 w mckinley ave, mishawaka, in 46545, (574) 256-3000) who diagnosed that the water pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact learned of a tsb for special coverage adjustment (14371B). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact the vehicle was not covered under the special coverage. The approximate failure mileage 55,000.

- Mishawaka, IN, USA

problem #141

Jan 042021

Cruze

  • 94,750 miles
The valve pan cover & gasket keeps leaking oil even after being replaced several times. I bought this car a year ago & was told nothing about this problem what do I need to do? I cant keep fixing this problem as it is rather expensive.

- Procious, WV, USA

problem #140

Nov 062020

Cruze

  • 94,000 miles
The car is a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze lt that was just purchased from a used car dealer and within the first week the engine retards itself and throws a check engine light. The code reads P0325 when read. The wiring has been checked out and has nothing wrong. The knock sensor has been replaced twice. After being replaced, the code will go away anywhere from a few minutes to a month and then the same issue starts all over again.

- Eau Claire, WI, USA

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