2012 Chevrolet Cruze: steering wheel locks up

Filed Apr 6, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · WV · crash

My son was driving down the road last week and dash flashed stabilink and he lost all power and forces him to try to pull over which he could because steering wheel locked up and brakes got hard to push. A week later stabilink flashed again and then while driving down the road he had to slam on brakes for a stopped vehicle and brakes would work and steering wheel locked up again resulting in him rear ending the vehicle.

Filed May 17, 2019 · Driver assistance · 130,000 miles · CA

While driving the music will shut off and the dashboard which projects the speed flashes on and off. My headlights and turn signals are also effected by the issue as well; at one point while driving it occurred and my steering wheel locked up while tryin g to make a turn on a city street.

Filed Jan 24, 2018 · Steering · 100,000 miles · NY

My cars over heating signal comes on and tells me to shut off the car all the time while driving, also the power steering locks up while turning.

Filed May 4, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 85,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the vehicle stalled and would not restart until five minutes later. On another occasion, the vehicle stalled and restarted independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and that there were no open recalls. The contact would have to pay for the diagnostic and repair costs. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 83,508 miles · AL

For the whole month the red warning lights have been flashing, today the lights were dimming and radio was going on and off. The steering wheel locked on its own and the key wouldn't come out when tried to remove and the truck wouldn't pop up when tried to open it from the outside. Vehicle is not cranking at moment and key is still in ignition. This is a serious safety problem or issue. Electrical problem hazard that could kill any driver or passengers when driving. Has to be as major safety recall. Contact the owner as soon as possible at [xxx] this is my daughter [xxx] cell number and I am her dad [xxx] at [xxx]. Please is there a recall on vehicle? My daughter drives this car to college classes every day. Please advice asap. Her life is in danger here. James and pamela are the owners but daughter drives vehicle to college. I am biological father and very concerned. Due to mother and stepfather at wife's surgery please notify me of matter to get help. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 17, 2015 · Steering · 94,000 miles · MS

I was driving down the interstate and the steering locked up and the power steering warning light came on. I pulled onto the side of the interstate, put my hazards on and turned the car off. After calling for assistance I was told I could drive to the nearest auto repair. I turned the car on and driving was like pushing the car down the road and steering was dangerously difficult. I got to the repair shop turned off the car asked for assistance. When mechanic turned the car on light was off and power steering had been restored. He could not explain the glitch that caused the problem and suggested I contact my dealership.

Filed Mar 3, 2015 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 37,000 miles · MD

While driving approx. 40 MPH, vehicle stalled, traction stability and check engine lights illuminated, and steering locked. The radio shut off and the radio screen/ env control panel flickered on and off continuously. I continued to drive the car since I was a short distance from home. Checked the battery connections and all seemed to be tight. Drove car to work today but didn't have the issue. I literally just bought this car a week ago and it passed md state inspection. I am wondering now if the inspection included a obd check.

Filed Feb 27, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 47,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. While driving approximately 35 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the instrument panel and radio intermittently operated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the positive battery cable and generator starter cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

Filed Feb 7, 2015 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 50,020 miles · CA

While driving to work I was signaling to switch lanes for my exit off the freeway. Began to merge and my steering wheel locked. Luckily it's wasn't for long and the freeway was not busy. However the fact that my newly purchased vehicle has a glitch is saddening. What's even worse theirs no maintenance light or check engine light, something to make the dealership believe their is a problem. Only a flashing light that says check stabilitrack, traction control, powering steering and at the same time my ABS service light begins to flash. Really hope chevy puts out a recall..

Filed Dec 12, 2014 · Steering · 101,000 miles · PA · crash

We were driving on rt 206 in jersey and the steering wheel locked up and the car went off the road. The car was totaled. About a week later I received a letter from chevy stating this is a known issue that the steering had increased friction and can cause the steering to lock up.

Filed Nov 11, 2014 · Driver assistance · 62,767 miles · FL

The vehicle dash board flickered all the lights and displays came on the radio display went black, service stabilitrack indicator came on, the bluetooth went out, the brake light and traction control lights came on. This is happening at any time it can happen when you first start the car or after you driving for a while. It now happens all the time and has gotten worst, now the steering wheel locks while your in a turn and on three occasions I almost crashed into a wall. The car also hesitates and feels like it's going to shut off.

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 55,000 miles · TX

I was driving to my parents house and was at a place where I had to turn so I turned and my steering wheel locked up and I almost hit someone because my steering wheel wouldn't turn. This has happened several times and every time stability track pops up on my screen and my radio flickers on and off and my blinker doesn't make a sound when this happens. Now my brakes are starting to act up too when I press the brakes sometimes it rocks back and fourth while I'm stopped also the car makes a funny noise while in park.