2012 Chevrolet Cruze: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Dec 15, 2017 · Acceleration · 5 miles · WI

"transmission defect" a year ago I brought my 2012 chevy, cruze to be inspected for stalling problems (hesitates) when increase in speed and jerks especially driving up a hill. I had to pay out of pocket for a diagnostic to indicate why it was hesitating when driving. Mechanic could not find code indicating any problem with the trans. Today, I'm without my vehicle for more than a week because my transmission went out in the middle of the road as I was driving. General motors is only willing to pay a third of the cost to get it repaired. I want restitution.I should not have to pay for something I warned them about a year ago when I still had a warranty at the time. If a mechanic doesn't see a code reading, it does not justify charging the customer after the complaint was reported. I have receipts showing proof of documentation indicating what I was bringing it a year ago. I believe they should take into consideration the customer's complaint, regardless codes not reading.

Filed Aug 27, 2017 · Engine · 72,000 miles · MN

My car will not go into reverse and hesitated to give gas and now my car won't go into any gear , I currently see online other ppl with this car that have the same problem.

Filed Jun 6, 2017 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. While operating the vehicle, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle hesitated when changing gears. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 100,000 miles · MO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that an abnormal burning odor emitted from the vehicle and it overheated. In addition, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated to respond and the brakes made an abnormal noise. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the thermostat and water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · VA

My engine light is on. I put gas in my vehicle and when I turn the key to start it, it hesitates to start then when pulling off it begins to jerk.... When at lights it sometimes hesitates to take off.

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v360000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that the brake pedal was difficult to depress and hesitated to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle did not experience the failure prior to the recall repairs. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure was not able to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

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 Nov 3, 2014 · Engine · 20,445 miles · CA

12/13/12 check engine light is on and vehicle hesitates on acceleration from a stop. They replaced the failed turbo charger assembly. Replaced valves inside head. 03/21/2013 - error message "A/C off due to high engine temp" . Replaced A/C compressor. 12/13/13- water pump leaking replaced water pump and coolant. 08/29/2014 - "engine overheated - idle engine" error message "A/C off due to high engine temp" dealer fixed recall low coolant level. 10/15/14- car having power issues needs to be jump-started. After looking at the car they made me pay $89.95 to replace battery. 11/03/14 - "engine oveheated-idle engine" "A/C off due to high engine temp" "service traction control" "reduced engine power" . The car was shaking and losing power had to be towed to dealership.

Filed Oct 21, 2014 · Engine · 33,890 miles · MI

I have a very strong coolant smell inside the car when heat is on and a strong coolant smell outside of the car. I brought it in to my dealership and they determined the water pump was leaking and they replaced it. I've had my car back for a week now and again I have the strong coolant smell inside and outside of my car. The smell is actually making me nauseous. I have also experienced issues with my drivers side window not going down. I've had the dealership look at it and they cannot find anything wrong with it. My final issue I've been experiencing is my vehicle does not shift right. I have an automatic transmission and sometimes it shifts very hard out of first and into to second gear, the car feels like it's jerking. Other times my car hesitates while shifting gears. I have not brought it in for that issue yet but I will be bringing it in this week.

Filed Sep 24, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 30,000 miles · GA

Service engine light came on at about 29,000 miles, so I took it to the dealership. After diagnostic it was determined that the thermostat had gone bad, so they replaced the thermostat and the holding mount. Then saturday on the way to work the service engine light came back on. I stopped for gas then the car would not restart. I had to have the car towed back to the dealership. It was determined that the cam shaft sensor also went bad. The car also hesitates when shifting gears in low speeds.

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 100 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and stalled while driving various speeds. While driving on an incline, the contact had to keep the clutch pedal depressed in first and second gear to prevent the vehicle from stalling. The accelerator pedal also had to remain depressed to maintain acceleration. The vehicle also stalled when the gear was in reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than once, but the failure could not be duplicated. In addition, the air conditioning and heat were inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 19,000 miles · MO · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the brakes failed. The vehicle did not stop when the brake pedal was fully applied, causing the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed of the incident. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but no diagnoses was provided. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 13v36000(service brakes, hydraulic) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. This failure persisted intermittently over a period of one year. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000. Updated 8/19/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle's trunk exterior manual latch would not open the trunk and the steering wheel air bag is on recall. While driving, the vehicle would hesitate and lurch. Updated 08/28/2014