2013 Chevrolet Cruze fuel system problems

Filed Aug 20, 2025 · Airbags, Fuel system · MN

For the airbag the car was sold to me without a working airbag. It’s in the steering wheel (I have been told this by a Chevrolet dealership) and the part that is broken is the part that will make it inflate in case of crash. This is scary to me. I was just in my first (and hopefully only) accident a month before in a more steely car and while no airbags were deployed it still hurts. The second issue is with the fuel pump or sensor - the coding is very unsure but the dash (including the mechanical gauge) says the car will go from half tank to empty on an 8 mile drive. It has no leaks on the underside and I had it into the mechanic twice. The second time because it stumbled and stalled at a stop light. Before dying - half tank. August 6th they just scanned it with their computer I got no paperwork from them. On the 15th I didn’t get any paperwork either. I will include the shop’s number.

Filed Dec 5, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

Traction control warning pops up and steering stops, even while driving. Motor shuts down and smells like fuel in water res.

Filed Apr 21, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · NC

Thermostat keeps alerting me that it's overheating, while constantly guzzling anti-freeze and water. There's no obvious leak, completely dry under the car. The car will shut its self off.

Filed Apr 17, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · MD

The 2013 Chevy Cruze is prone to overheating and there is always a coolant leak or something related to the coolant/antifreeze that is leaking or not correct. My Chevy Cruze has been leaking coolant profusely and so has my friends who had a Chevy Cruze as well. It is truly a pain to continuously refill the coolant so that the vehicle will not overheat. A recall needs to be in place immediately. I’ve heard this same story on Chevy Cruze a way too many times.

Filed Jan 30, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

I have replaced the pvc valve cover 3times and the engine coolant housing 4 times with in 2years. The vehicle still leaks coolant even though all hoses connections and reservoir has been replaced. The ground cable has been replaced twice. The car warning dash comes on saying "service traction control" abs? The radio shuts off as well as all stereo lighting. When vehicle is at a stop it sometimes kicks, I thought I got tapped from the back that's how much of a jolt it does but no vehicle behind me. It's also sluggish when taking off.

Filed Feb 15, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · MO

Countless oil leaks - replaced the valve cover /gasket and solenoids and countless other parts to stop the oil leak when it was coming from the intake manifold PVC system - I even replaced the turbocharger.

Filed Aug 6, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · TX

The whole head shot off while driving. Now the car is making a farting noise when I accelerate or if u sit idle for longer than 15 mins. No oil leak but I’m using an additional $200 in oil between oil changes

Filed Mar 3, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 125,000 miles · TN

My 20 yr old daughter bought this car in may 2020. She had it 1 week and ended up broken down on the side of the road the interstate, 3-1/2 hrs away at school because the catalytic converter went out. 2 weeks and a new catalytic converter, I am on the side of the road because she couldn't stay and wait for it, and we wouldn't let her take it until we knew it was right. Another 4 weeks later, replaced the motor and catalytic converter again, and the check engine light comes back on within 2 weeks and leaves me stranded on the highway once again! This time the reading showed only an o2 sensor so my husband changed it. The car ran fine for a while, then the check engine light came back on. Not long after this, the stabilitrak warning light also came on and so there are 13 error codes coming up! We have always been a chevrolet family, but not anymore! This has ruined us! And when/if we can get it running well enough to get rid of it, it is gone! The error codes attached are from july & september 2020. I didn't get a picture the last couple of times that my husband checked it. General motors there are hundreds of complaints. And that's just the ones who actually take the time to hunt the federal safety agency down and file a complaint. Not everyone will do so! I personally know of at least one other person in my hometown (of less than 20,000) that owns a 2013 cruze that is having the exact same problems! I know we are just little people to you. But these are our lives! If we could afford to drive a high-priced, top-of-the-line vehicle, trust me, we would!

Filed Mar 3, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 125,000 miles · TN

My 20 yr old daughter bought this car in may 2020. She had it 1 week and ended up broken down on the side of the road the interstate, 3-1/2 hrs away at school because the catalytic converter went out. 2 weeks and a new catalytic converter, I am on the side of the road because she couldn't stay and wait for it, and we wouldn't let her take it until we knew it was right. Another 4 weeks later, replaced the motor and catalytic converter again, and the check engine light comes back on within 2 weeks and leaves me stranded on the highway once again! This time the reading showed only an o2 sensor so my husband changed it. The car ran fine for a while, then the check engine light came back on. Not long after this, the stabilitrak warning light also came on and so there are 13 error codes coming up! We have always been a chevrolet family, but not anymore! This has ruined us! And when/if we can get it running well enough to get rid of it, it is gone! The error codes attached are from july & september 2020. I didn't get a picture the last couple of times that my husband checked it. General motors there are hundreds of complaints. And that's just the ones who actually take the time to hunt the federal safety agency down and file a complaint. Not everyone will do so! I personally know of at least one other person in my hometown (of less than 20,000) that owns a 2013 cruze that is having the exact same problems! I know we are just little people to you. But these are our lives! If we could afford to drive a high-priced, top-of-the-line vehicle, trust me, we would!

Filed Feb 19, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · IL

Car has leaked oil and coolant since I got it. Constantly over heats. Loss of power. Engine revs and jumps. Constant replacements nothing works.