Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that oil and coolant were mixing in the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the radiator, water pump, the thermostat housing and coolant reservoir were replaced. Sir walter chevrolet (8501 glenwood ave, raleigh, nc 27612), was contacted and informed of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v288000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
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I've received a letter from general motors awaring me about the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) pressure regulator valve. That may develop a condition with my vehicle, and I believe my vehicle is in the condition as they described. But the I can only get it repair at no cost if my vehicle was less then 120,000 miles. I bought the car in june 2020 at 160,000 miles. My concern is that now knowing about this issue worries me and my family's safety getting around. As this is my main vehicle use to get to work, etc.
Code p1101 sitting in a parking lot in check engine light came on within 24 hours of buying the car
Vehicle's engine has been overheating since the day I got it. Engine leaking oil. I had the transmission, head cover gasket, valve cover and water pump all repaired. Check engine light is still on and no mechanic can figure out why. Vehicle still overheats and leaks oil.
To whom this may concern, this vehicle has issues with stabiltrak/traction control. This vehicle has been serviced routinely throughout the time I have had it. This vehicle was brought in at the dealership upon receiving the letter for the recall, I do not think this was thoroughly inspected. It was under ten minutes, that I was told the vehicle didn't have a problem. In my opinion, this was totally incorrect. The problem persisted still to this day. Nobody reported this problem, which could be a major safety concern for my family and I. This will be the first investigation into this matter. If the dealership did say they thoroughly inspected it, why didn't they report this matter to you, which would be landers mcclarty chevrolet, huntsville al. I have done major research and this matter is unacceptable. The dealership was completely in the wrong. None of this matter was handled correctly, why didn't I get any details or documentation. Why wasn't it reported?? I'm gonna continue to search for paperwork, and the exact dates which I took it there. I will be in contact with my lawyer, and get any paperwork and evidence reviewed. The stabiltrak light stays on, and caused me not to go into reverse. The steering completely went down and parking assist, as well as traction control is always on. This has been a complete disaster. I ask you with complete sincerity, to follow up. My family's life shouldn't be in jeopardy because of an improper investigation. This dealership will need to take full responsiblity. I will upload and pictures or attachments that are needed. Keep in mind, that these are the exact issues that this vehicle was recalled for, the same engine which is the 1.4 liter turbo, and the same model that has been recalled for this exact malfunction!
The 'AC off due to high engine temp' warning keeps coming on, the AC won't work and the temp gauge goes back to zero. We have had the engine coolant temp sensor replaced and the radiator temp sensor replaced also and we are still having this issue! Along with the dash and power steering goes out randomly while driving.
My vehicle was recalled for the valve cover gasket which may leak oil and drop down causing a fire. I was told by the dealership that this was fixed upon taken it to a mechanic because the oil was dripping down causing smoke and the part that it was dripping on was red hot which was the coil wire. Was in fact not fixed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 45 MPH, attempting to slow down the brakes began to lock. There was smoke coming from the dashboard of the vehicle. The driver pulled over and was able to stop the vehicle by applying excessive pressure to the brake pedal. The driver and the passenger of the vehicle were able to get out of the vehicle by kicking the doors to force them to open. Once the passenger was able to get out of the vehicle the passenger side of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A fire department report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. There were no injuries and no medical attention was needed. The contact spoke with fort dodge ford toyota lincoln (2723 5th ave s, fort dodge, ia 50501 phone: (515) 576-7505) who informed the contact of a recall for the brakes and low oil leaking causing a fire. The vehicle's VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v36000 (service brakes, hydraulics) however, the vehicle was never repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 188,000.
The car overheats, this is the 2nd time replacing the motor. The first time I replaced the motor, it was not the original motor. I bought the car used. The previous owner replaced the motor.
There is a bad oil leak on the car that I wasn't informed of and the oil plug has been stripped out and there is oil all under the motor and you can smell it when parked and it's starting to come through the vents on the inside of the car
It leaks motor oil everytime it gets changed,theres always a huge pile of oil on the ground, I can also move the gear shift without needing to press the brake pedal . Overall its been a hassel to deal with it.
We purchased a 2011 chevy cruz with less than 100k miles. In the 2 years we've had it we've replaced the transmission, oil cooler, and all the hoses. The furthest we've driven it is 400miles in a trip. We haven't taken it up mountains, and we keep up with maintenance
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, when the she saw smoke exiting from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she was able to park on the side of the road and when inspecting under the hood she saw oil leaking form the engine. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed independent mechanic and informed needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but she had experienced the same failure 2 additional times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.
My lighting has been messed up since I bought the car. All my lights randomly dim, my break lights flicker like there is an electrical problem. My turbo has something wrong with it, but no codes. The car doesn't accelerate like it's supposed to. All this occurs when moving. Breaks obviously whenever hit the breaks.
Multiple issues with pcv system causing car to run rough. This issue is a known issue affecting almost all cruzes worldwide that gm refuses to fix. Has not been repaired due to costs. This also can cause oil leaks which can start a fire.
There is an oil leak the is dropping on, possibly the exhaust, and the fumes from burnt oil is coming in through the vents. Breathing that in is not safe.
Transmission fail, too much ignition leaking
Vehicle was purchased in 2011 and has 135,000 miles on it. Body and interior is in great condition and I take care of the engine and powertrain for its scheduled maintenance. I have the documents to prove my statement. This vehicle has been nothing but a headache. I just wanted to notify you and warn any other person that may be thinking of buying a cruze to not purchase. I was hoping also that I may have a recourse under the lemon law to recover some or all of the losses invested in trying to keep the vehicle in running condition. The transmission is currently malfunctioning and the turbo was also recently malfunctioning. Currently this vehicle is in a parking lot collecting dust. The cost to repair or replace is more than the value of the vehicle. Can you advise or help with a solution? It would be sad to see honest consumers invest their hard earned cash on a product that will last them for less then a decade.
Turbo gate went out at 74k miles, like the flip of a switch. Running fine in the morning then went to leave work the afternoon and gave it gas and started making a terrible noise. Shop I took it to so it could be looked at said it was the 3rd one he saw this year.
Engine losses power on the highway. Almost stumbling around to get power back. Have to add multiple pints of oil between oil changes.
My car is leaking oil and coolant. I have gotten an oil change and put coolant in my car but within three days, my car was telling me that it was time for another oil change my car was overheating. Then my car started smoking but there was no indication that it was overheating. I looked online and saw that there was a recall in 2011/2012 regarding the same problem. I spoke to gm motors customer service and was told that the recall had been closed so unfortunately, if I want it to be fixed, it has to come out of pocket. I did buy my car pre-owned so I am not aware of what took place before I got it but I haven't done anything to the car for this problem to transpire.
Been in and out of shops trying to fix a coolant leaks. I'm no mechanic or anything so I don't think much of weird noises or smells but I have become highly accustomed to the smell of burning coolant. A warning will frequently come on noting the AC was turned off due to high engine heat but only a couple times it completely overheated and forced me to stop driving. Any fix seems to just slow down the leak for a little bit to where you don't need any major repairs for a while.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked, lunged, and lost power. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bmw of alexandria (499 s pickett st, alexandria, va 22304, (703) 684-8500) where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v044000 (electrical system); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
Vehicle stalls sometimes at lights and stop signs. Only happens after we've been driving for 30+ miles or more. It doesn't matter if it's highway or city. When it stalls, no dash lights come on, it doesn't idle improperly and there is no warning that the vehicle is going to stall. When I take my foot from the brake at idle and apply it to the gas to move through a green light or stop sign after stopping is when it stalls. I have replaced the valve cover and intake (two weeks ago) and the problem is still occurring. Idle does get a little worse with air conditioning on. I've put $2000.00 into this car this year for this same problem. I've visited three different mechanics. Nobody can figure out why this is happening. It's been happening unpredictably since we purchased the car in 2016.
I just bought my cruze and the check engine light was on due to needing a mass air flow sensor. The engine was hesitating on pulling out from red lights and stop signs, and going down the highway when you accelerate to a faster speed. So I had the sensor replaced and it did not resolve the issue, but the check engine light went out.
I have been battling my cooling system for the last year radiator keep running hot I have gotten my thermostat done and other things also. I have been on the road and it will run hot, more than once
About a week ago I was driving home when my car decided to shift super hard and my RPM was jumping up scary high then my check engine light turned on and now it won't shift right or my RPM goes up really high the code that popped up was p0700
Takata recall problem is unknown: 1. My vehicle continues to have problems with heating/cooling system. The vehicle looses antifreeze, the casing gets hot and acts as tho its overheating triggering the fan to come on and stay on. There are no noticeable leaks; it has been at he chevy dealer and several other mechanics who can find no radiator leaks. The engine coil, hoses, and heating coil have been changed and it continues to get hot. The vehicle is running when these issues occur. 2. The tracking system lights stays on constantly. No record of a problem by chevrolet service center or any other service center who has used diagnostics to determine why the light stays on. 3. Service engine light stays on constantly. The engine coil has been replaced; no other engine problems are identified with diagnostics.
The engine starts shutting down while sitting at stop lights and has a strong oil smell.
Engine light comes on and car will slow down and barely take off. Engine is responding to gas pedal but no power in low gear so takes off very slow nearly resulting in wreck. Two shops, including transmission shop, state its electronic problem including 'lack of communication'. It happens from being stationary or in process of driving when it loses power suddenly. When engine light goes off it runs ok. Dangerous to drive as never know when it'll act up. Started about six months ago, and is intermittent.
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