2012 Chevrolet Cruze: misfire or rough idle

Filed Apr 5, 2022 · Engine · 115,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she noticed that oil was leaking onto the ground. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was misfiring and making abnormal sounds. The check engine warning light and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power train, fuel injectors, manifold output pressure, and fuel tank system had failed. Additionally, there was loss of communication with engine control module. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, upon servicing the vehicle at the local Pep Boys, the contact was informed that the engine belt was damaged and the failure could cause engine overheating. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V288000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Nov 30, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · ID

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

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · MA

Vehicle has service traction control/service stabilitrak light that pops up every time the car is started. There is also a misfire code in cylinder number 1 which causes the engine to shake violently when parked in idle or sometimes when stopped at a red light. There has been a handful of times when I have made a turn into an intersection which is usually routine, but when I step on the gas there is no response from the engine at all and it leads me to coast for a few seconds at speeds usually from 2-5 MPH. The gas pedal can also be pushed in to the floor and the car will not increase in speed for at least 5 seconds. It is very scary when entering intersections after being stopped at a red light or when trying to leave a parking lot. I brought my car to a chevy dealer and they said they had no idea what was wrong with it. From there I brought it to a mechanic who ran tests, changed parts, and cleaned carbon from the engine for 2 weeks. After the 2 weeks there was still no clear explanation to why this is happening or how to fix it. This problem is definitely a big concern for safety that should not be happening.

Filed Nov 12, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · FL

This vehicle (chevy cruze 2012) is the worst vehicle made possible. There is oil leaks that have been fixed that occur again . There is a coolant leak that was fixed by the radiator connector. 15 minutes later of driving the vehicle 2 more hoses popped and caused the coolant to leak again. The radiator went bad and was changed the vehicle still over heated . The thermostat was changed and the vehicle was fine for 2 days. I go to start the vehicle and it doesn't want to turn over . Come to find out at the same mechanic that I had the thermostat changed apparently said the head gasket was blown . Then says there's something wrong with the cylinder heads . So all in all . This vehicle has had oil leaks , coolant leaks , engine lights , radiator issues , cylinderr head problems , misfiring and now a head gasket problem . This brings a safety issue to me that while I am driving my car is misfiring on me in the middle of the road while there is traffic going on and tons of people on the road . I could potentially be driving this vehicle and because of all of this electrical issues that gm is not capable of manufacturing correctly on these vehicles (chevy cruze) my car could of blew up while driving it. I have my nieces and nephews in the car while the car shakes out of nowhere which could of put there life in danger . Chevy is no help what so ever they only want to charge to even look at a car they manufactured!!!! I ask for help from them and they seem so carefree . My life is in danger and no one cares!! Someone will die by gm hands if this issue cannot be correctly fixed on these vehicles . You guys are selling cars that can kill someone and once you guys are notified of this no one cares . Once there is a lawsuit under your company then maybe you guys will take this serious .

Filed Oct 4, 2017 · Transmission · 70,200 miles · OH

How many complaints have been made as the transmission can seem laggy an unresponsive at times in these vehicles. I purchased this vehicle at 42000 miles and at 70,000 miles the transmission has went out. While going down the road the transmission lags as in it doesn't have enough fluid or it is slamming into gear. Oh going down the road and switching gears you hear clunk and it jerks you back in your seat. The shifter indicator on the dash when put into drive will not appear all the time causing engine to misfire turning off traction control and stability causing the car to go into limp mode when starting the car from the stationary position. As of yesterday when shifting into gear the transmission went completely out. Car was taken to the dealership told it was out of warranty and would have to pay for the repairs. Car was actually produced in 2011 the year that chevy did have recall on the chevrolet cruzes for transmission issues. Car was bought november 2011 by previous owner.

Filed Sep 15, 2017 · Engine · 36,200 miles · FL

Eco 1.4l model. Engine suddenly began to run rough, most noticeable at idle. Short time later check engine light came on and stayed on. After turning car off cooling fan stayed on several minutes, which it had never done before. Dealer replaced valve cover, and intake manifold for $1100, out of warranty. Only 36,200 miles. Failure of a non-moving part at such low mileage is clearly a defect.

Filed Aug 28, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 134,882 miles · GA

When I try and start my car sometime it stalls like it doesn't want to crank up and when I finally do get it crank the emergency lights flash, power steering comes on the screen and then windshield wipers come on. I had this problem previous a couple months again to where when I crank it the trunk came open and the stabilitak and jerk and other things would pop up. They put it on the machine and it said it was misfires so I went and got it fixed now it's happening again.