Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. While driving, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and shuddered, and the transmission shifting was affected. The contact provided the dealer (turner chevrolet, 1251 paxton st, harrisburg, pa 17104, (866) 629-7151) with engine codes: p015b (o2 sensor delayed response for oxygen sensor) and po171 (bank 1 system 2 lean). The dealer was supposed to call the contact back to explain the codes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 96,600.
2012 Chevrolet Cruze engine complaints
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Purchased my 2012 chevy cruze march of 2016. July 2016 the car will continue to run after the key was out ignition I took it to naperville chevy they changed thermostat. October 2016 the car would run on highway or street all of a sudden service traction light comes on the car only go to 20mph suddenly then it will turn off. Took it to chevy again they said trans module they fixed it march 2017 it happened again they didn't know the problem because no engine light on it happened every 4 months october 2018 trans line leaking with the same sign no faster than 20mph jerking they fixed lines january 2019 car jerking again car goes 20 MPH but the car will stop at stop sign and will I accelerate to go the car won't move at all I have to turn it off to drive again
Turbo charger valve failed causing multiple other issues. Car shuts off randomly. Stability track keeps coming on even after the wire to the battery was replaced.
My brakes keep going "hard" and not functioning properly. About a year ago I had my master cylander, brake booster, microswitch in the brake vacuum line, maf sensor and air intake hose replaced because the mechanic said those were the issues, I went 2 weeks without my vehicle, including breaking down for multiple days out of state. Now here I am with the same issues. Before I had them replaced I was told that the microswitch in the brake system was already recalled and replaced. But since then it has failed again. I was told by chevy that they only do the recall once, but if they are replacing it with a faulty part shouldn't that be recalled again? I have two toddlers in my vehicle regularly and losing the power brakes could end very bad. The power brakes fail almost every day, usually the first time I hit the brakes after starting to vehicle. Witch make me think that its going to completely fail again soon.
I am having issues with my turbo. After taking it to my mechanic I am told that it is a common issue
Overheats regularly even with antifreeze, stops reading coolant temperature randomly
Car was stopped at a red light, ready to make a left-turn and completely shut off for no reason. It turned on after some minutes but there are many complaints online (https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t65940_ds765514) of the same issue with this make and model (including newer ones), a lot being while the car is actually driving. This is so dangerous!! We don't feel safe continuing to operate the car since finding out it's a recurrent problem for people with this car who have had no resolution even after filing multiple claims with car company and taking it to the mechanic.
Car was like new for a few months, driven to and from orlando maybe 4 times, but mostly use it for work to take my daughter to school then it started the check engine light being on, then shortly, car started jerking while parked, or on brake, and the "check stabili track control" light comes on, and then would just turn off. I would start smelling a very strong burnt smell but no oil was falling to the floor, but once I stopped driving there would've smoke everywhere. Was told there is a vacuum leak coming from pcv which is built in valve cover...have had valve cover changed 3 times in 3 weeks and each time, it looked like someone died under my hood and bled oil! Am told that there is too much pressure coming in and so causes oil to find a way out and leaks it spills it slashes, and it's a mystery! Also, there is another leak that all of a sudden strated from the side of the engine! When doing my research, there are soooooo many people with the same problems! This needs to be some sort of recall. Please help!
I took it to firestone for an inspection because I was having issues with my car and was told that I had a faulty cylinder head.
I just want to start off by saying we purchased this car brand new from kocourek chevrolet in wausau, wi. Dec 2012 or jan 2013 bumper fell off within 3 months of purchase while driving. Yes, fell off. The dealership where we purchased the car hesitantly replaced it as the clips were broke off. Dec 2012 trunk button does not work properly - has been replaced multiple times (by kocourek). And not it has recently once it opens, it will not close despite being slammed shut 8 to 10 times. Oct 2012 had an antifreeze leak from day one - dealership tells us they can't find anything even when pointed out. I go though a gallon of dexos antifreeze every 2 weeks. But as the dealership says, that's fine and normal.... Um... Not to me!!!! Jan 2018 - the car stalls out constantly - reduced engine power, while driving on the highway, in the city or even just parked in the driveway. I have been very nearly rear ended multiple times because of this. We have yet to find the source of this. Jan 2018 codes for throttle position sensor issues even though it has been replaced multiple times. Still can't find the source of this. Dec 2018 after being started, the car will shut itself off or die off. Still cant find the source. Aug 2018 recently, the car has dash warnings that state "AC off due to high engine temp" even when it is 30 degrees out. The temp gauge will also drop to cold. We have also changed the thermostat multiple times as well. This car is beyond a lemon. We have had issues with this car from day 1. And what is more ridiculous is that the dealership will not stand behind it. I have service records documenting the complaints of the issues and the dealership "not finding anything wrong" or "unable to duplicate issues". We have given up with chevy and also with kocourek chevrolet in wausau. These issues have been ongoing since we purchased the car september 2012.
Catalayic converter plugged at 82000 miles which caused engine knock noise
I bought my car in 2015, it is a 2012 chevy cruze eco. I've had to replace the camshaft cover(pcv) 2 times in a year due to the gasket being crap and causing horrible oil leaks! Here I am again, changed it and it is again faulty and leaking oil. This needs to be warranty and covered by gm. I've already had to do the water pump myself because they wouldn't fix the water pump at any dealer. This is an ongoing issue with the oil leak, and needs to have a recall too fix anything, causing this problem.
Ac auto shutoff temp to high message comes on l. I have replaced the thermostat already three times. Then the car won't start. Disconnect the ground and put it back on and it starts just fine. You can drive it for a while then AC off comes back in and start the process again.
My vehicle was stationary and no running. I entered the vehicle and started it. The service traction control light flashed then the service stabilitrak light flashed the lights went away and the vehicle drove fine. Several days later the same thing happened upon entering my driveway it started to sputter. Four days after that upon starting the vehicle the same lights came on in addition to the check engine light. Now when I start my vehicle the check engine light stays on and after the vehicle is warmed up the other two lights come on and then go off. My latest onstar diagnostic reports a problem with the ECM. I has been almost exactly three years to the date that these same things happened and were supposedly repaired under recall # 14801 and special coverage # 14311b. Please advise.
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 .
While driving down the road still within city list, the car began making a knocking noise, the check engine light came on and a low oil pressure warning flashed. After taking it to a local mechanic we were told that the engine is blown with 122k miles on it.
Vehicle engine light is on. Vehicle is spilling oil causing smoke to be exhausted out of engine while driving vehicle. Engine has had coolant leaks and engine head gasket is blown
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. While driving 55 MPH, the contact heard a high pitched noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was pulled over and turned off. When the vehicle was restarted, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to nalley chevrolet (4200 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291, (678) 369-6497) where it was diagnosed that the pcv valve was missing and the engine was intaking too much air. The dealer stated that they had to replace a shaft membrane. The manufacturer stated that there were no current recalls on the vehicle. The repairs were completed. The failure mileage was 89,000.
While driving in the city at night, the vehicle completely shut off, including the engine and all electrical systems without any warnings. This caused all lights to turn off, loss of power steering, power to brakes, and little to control to the vehicle. Luckily, the vehicle behind me noticed and tailed me to a stop with their warning lights. I then proceeded to open the engine with a flashlight to discover that the battery was still properly connected (6 months old) with no frays or corrosion to the connectors or wiring. After about 5 minutes attempting to find a tow truck company the vehicle electrical system came back on with no intervention. I turned the ignition switch and the vehicle started with no issues and no engine lights on. I drove it the rest of the way home with no issues. When I got home I checked all the fuses and all were operable. The obd scanner found no codes. I am mid 30s 190ibs and fairly strong, I could only imagine if this happened in an intersection or during busy hours on the highway, I wouldn't be sitting here reporting this issue. I found numerous similar complaints on blogs concerning this model. I assume not many have reported properly since there is no recall issued for the electrical system.
Engine cooling system exploded while car in motion coolant was everywhere underneath the hood. Belt broken.and has oil leaking.with an 800 hundred dollars bill while on vacation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that the temperature warning indicator illuminated. The contact also noticed an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact found an antifreeze leak. The vehicle was taken to campbell chevrolet (2151 scottsville rd, bowling green, ky) where it was diagnosed that the water pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred a year later. The same dealer diagnosed that there was a crack in the coolant outlet flange and recommended it be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
The valve cover and pcv valve leaks air bad and is defective. It constantly causes surging and multiple obd codes and the stabili/trac to flash and the radio to flash off and on. It idles rough and shuts off rough too. The gas mileage isn't as good as it should and the power isn't as good as it should. There should be a recall on this known defective pcv valve cover to be fixed
My transmission was shifting hard then I parked it got back in put in reverse and it won't move,it moved in drive so many feet making horrible noise and then went out of gear...now won't move at all
Belt tensioner bolt came out and is now stuck in a spring in the engine..the light on my radio fades in and out.. Rotor on drivers side had deformity to it .still have the rotor and the spring is still stuck in engine I can't afford to get it fixed
Dangerous to drive this car 2012 chevy cruz. My cc 12 decided to jerk, shake, all panels starting flashing, shake, make noise and increase speed and then suddenly brakes kick in and it stopped in the middle lane of i95. Becus powertran is over by 1 year, chevrolet wont do anything about it. They said to take to official chevy dealership. Which now incurred a cost of 370 with discount. Their rep told me a each time I call tha the powertrain is over however considering the trouble with the vehicle, you are on the perimeters of this. We get the diagnostics and work with you possible picking up some if not all of the cost. No such thing, instead their senior advisor advised me I am [xxx] out of luck on a 6 yrs old car with approx. 79 thousand miles. That's their response. Out of car now 11 days, handed a bill for 370.00 to tell me the same thing my mechanic told me. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Without any previous problems before this day.. My transmission went out with only 80,000 miles on june 7, 2018. Being on a busy 2 lane, curvy highway, my car just completely went out of gear and thankfully I was able cruise off to the side. A few minutes later an alert than came up on my dash and said "transmission hot, idle engine". I had bought this car in 2014 with only one previous owner that took really good care of it. It is ridiculous for my transmission to go out with such low mileage and to have to pay $5,000 for a new one and plus the car payments I still have on it. Unfortunately, I am not the only person to have this issue. There are many others. Just because they look nice doesn't mean it will last long.
My car is very dangerous! Shuts off while on freeway! Jerks forward while on brakes, caused an accident! Cruise control does not work! Electrical things flashing all the time! Jerks and locks up all 4 wheels while driving! Just today is shut down on the highway I struggled to get it home while the RPM's were up above 6! You name it, it has it. Think there should be a class action lawsuit against the makers of this vehicle!! Class action lawsuit!!!!!
Burning oil smell started after an oil change. I have replaced the intake tubing that leads in the turbo because when I replaced the throttle position sensor in the turbo area, there was oil in the turbo intake. It has lost some power since I started experiencing the burning smell. It now smells like plastic burning since replacing the intake tubing/gasket.
Even after free repair due to being covered under warranty, the new pcv valve and cover are leaking again. Engine idles roughly, both in park and in drive. This is a known issue with chevrolet cruze, but my VIN is not part of the recall. Main error code p0171- bank 1 system too lean- is being picked up (check engine light came on yesterday morning (april 10, 2018)), along with error codes: p0106, p015b, p0236, p0237, p1101, p112d.
When exiting the freeway coming to a stop my car completly shuts off. Having to put it in park to restart
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