The turbo charger is known for going out. This can cause loss of power- even on highways. My turbo lost power on the highway, causing my speed to drop down to 50 MPH. I am in a lot of chevy cruze forums and this is the main complaint. Your speed can be normal and then all of a sudden just drop down to barely anything. This could cause someone to rear-end you.
2014 Chevrolet Cruze engine complaints
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Turbo charger very unreliable. Goes out easily. Several complaints in chevy cruze forums of their turbo chargers going out.
The page previous to this one would not let my check every box (3 max), the other things I would have checked that were affected are -lighting -speed control -steering -wiper -traction pictures show these two signals that pop up "service stabilitrak" and "service traction control". Whilst im driving some come things start to happen; the radio/ dash stereo will flicker on and off- all noise stops (any music or blinkers), the heater/ AC wil stop blowing if it is on. Sometimes when this happens my power steering will also go out, jerking the steering wheel while im driving, and happens alot when im turning (very scary). The dash will also flicker with ABS, brake, traction, lights. Some days it will happen very frequently ,other days it will only happen a couple times. I am uncertain what I am doing that is making it act this way. When I am at a stoplight, or drive thru and the same thing as above happens my engine will suddenly shut off while my windshield wipers activate out of no where- very startling (this has happened while my gear shift was in park and while im holding the brake in drive). This has happened multiple times and while in different situations, stationary, in motion, city street, highway, turning, going straight, braking, none of this has happened until a few months ago. Sometimes when I start my car in the morning to warm I come back outside and then engine had shut itself off. The traction does not seem like it is gripping to the road very well, winter has just started, and I am scared to drive it. I am going to get it checked out at a chevy dealership as soon as I get the money. I have just now had the car for a year, myself. Thank you.
The 2014 cruze will just turn off, or rough idle and then stop, when slowing down to a red light, or trying to slowly drive though a line for a pick up window to order food or the like. The car has a rough idle ( feels like car is jumping forward chugging in a rough idle ) and then shuts down. It always happens when car is slowly moving. Its very dangerous and when cars are behind you at a light its very scary. It is happening more and more. The car only does this when its slowing down to stop at a light, or trying to move though a slow line though a pick up window but there are always cars behind you that don't understand what is going on and it is scary.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that the water pump leaked. The vehicle was taken to gill auto group madera (559‑474‑4475, located at 1100 s madera ave, madera, ca 93637) where it was diagnosed that the water pump was cracked and needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered the contact $100. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000. The VIN was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet cruze. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have new tires installed. The contact was advised that the two frontal tie rods needed to be replaced, along with the catalytic converter. The tie rods were replaced, but the catalytic converter was not replaced. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
We have put over 3,000 dollars in this car and only had it a year and half. Every time we fix a problem someone else immediately goes wrong. We are currently on the 3rd turbo, replaced coilpack for a misfire, replaced plugs, pvc valve and cover, different hoes to the engine, sensors. It has 110,000 miles on it. Its my daily drive to work and its been broke down half the time ive owned it.
Nox position 1 sensor went bad. It was recalled on other chevy cruze diesel vins but mine was not recalled and it went bad I took it to the dealer for a check engine light and they told me it was a nox sensor but that it was not recalled on my VIN so it was not covered
The engine keeps overheating even after replacing multiple different parts now the engine will not start.
The car was being driven from one state to the next. It was a two in a half hour drive. Not even a hour into it the check engine light came on. The we made sure to check everything before we left home. It was fine. Than the auto start wouldn't work. Allied on start and they said you should be able to. But I can't. Than it started making this weird sound whenever I drive. I went to autozone and they said there's nothing caught in it, it's the engine. Now whenever I drive and wait at a red light the car starts shaking a lot. It's raining now and I'm scared I my loss control.
Cat was sputtering and stalling after I had the oil changed and air filters checked. I got it diagnosed and the codes given were p1101 p0299 p0171 p0106 I was coming to a stop at the light when I noticed some squealing or whirring under the hood. I opened the hood and the engine is like ... Moving
My 2014 cruze has a turbo in it to make it "eco" - I.e., rely on turbo for boost when more power is needed rather than using more gas. My cruze entered "limp mode" in july with 54,000 miles on it. The turbo failed to work while merging onto the freeway and check engine light came on. It was shifting into 4th gear with high RPM to keep freeway speed. When diag box was later plugged in, the code came back as "p0299" - turbo underboost. I attempted to replace the sensor (code came back) and solenoid (code back again) as they came up often in research when looking for a solution. Turbo worked fine for a month and then quit again with the same code and my car in limp mode again. I filed a complaint through gm and they managed to get the part that was backordered indefinitely due to factory workers being on strike. Apparently, gm cut their healthcare overnight. I'd strike too. The service printout I received after replacement stated that they could find nothing wrong with the turbo: "inspected for oil intrusion, none found wastegate solenoid connector missing retainer - does not affect function. Bypass valve opens and closes when commanded. No air induction restriction found. Recommend turbo for failed boost cotrol test" this sounds to me like a faulty part, and an expensive one at $1,501.86, that I paid for but did not break. Not to mention the sensor and solenoid replaced prior. My car is "fixed", and runs, but this is still an issue with the vehicle in general, and the turbo should be recalled to prevent future danger for others. I also think it's bs that I've had to pay a month's rent for a part that shouldn't have failed at only 54,000 miles. I will not be keeping this car and paying another month's rent in a year. I will also not be doing business with any gm manufacturer.
While attempting to start my vehicle it will not turn over. Then the check engine light flashes on and off. The display then reads service theft deterrent system. Service tire monitoring and will then completely lock up. This has happened to me roughly 4 times in the last few months. The only way to get the car to start is with a jump. The battery, starter and alternator are all good and are not causing the issue.
Acceleration notably sluggish, taken to dealership for concern 3 years ago with complaints and was told there were no issues. Took car back to dealership this year due to check engine code. Turbo engine defective, going to cost $2200 to repair. Under $60,000 mile power train but just hit the 5 year warranty 2 days prior to calling dealership and gm. Dealership unwilling to offer financial assistance due to missing problem during original complaints 3 years ago. Took car to another dealership, which found additional $2000 in repairs that would need to take place in order for turbo repair to be effective. Car is not safe to drive, with likelihood it would break down in 10 min to multiple leaks and broken parts original dealership missed and failed to discuss. Car now costs $3400 to repair , gm only willing to help with $600. Car too expensive to repair and too dangerous to drive.
Car started to overheat caused by water pump failing at only 67k miles. Failing pump caused coolant leak in car while driving.
Engine light came on at about 107000 miles. Diagnosed as code p0420 catalytic converter efficiency low. Replaced with aftermarket catalytic converter made by walker, but code did not clear. Contacted gm customer care, was sent to elkins chevrolet. They confirmed same diagnosis and indicated aftermarket parts do not perform to car's ulev spec. But gm catalytic converter is on national backorder and has been for months. Obviously gm has an issue with premature failure of this part and do not want to admit it. Gm customer care will not provide any estimate of availability nor any indication of why it is on back order for so long. Please we need a recall on this federally mandated emissions part. I cannot pass nj inspection.
The catalytic converter went out. Got so hot it blew my head gasket as well as hoses and casing for water reservoir
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet cruze. While driving, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to thornton chevrolet (180 s main st, manchester, pa 17345, (717) 266-8800) where it was diagnosed that the knock sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under warranty. The contact also stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated fourteen times since the vehicle was purchased. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided case number: 95372768444. The approximate failure mileage was 2,039. *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet cruze. While stopped at a red light, the vehicle stalled and "stabilizer", "traction control", and a wrench icon illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle had to be pushed to the side of the road. The contact stated that the failure occurred one other time. The vehicle was towed to kelley chevrolet (5220 value ave, fort wayne, in 46805) to be diagnosed, but they were not able to replicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,600.
I recently had an issue with my turbo becoming defective that I later found out the part was on a national back order and that the manufacturer knew that it had a manufacturing flaw causing multiple turbos to become defective. This is a costly part to replace and with it being on a national back order has caused a major inconvenience that has also triggered multiple parts to go out like my ignition coil as well as my catalytic converter this has also caused my car to overheat. As of right now there is still no news on when this part is going to be available, we are only told that the part is being remade to sustain the stress of the extra work that was not originally planned for our original part to sustain.
The car started making a whistling noise, the check engine light comes on and it acts like it wants to cut off at stops.
Turbocharger is faulty and causing check engine light to come on. Chevrolet is telling me I have to continue to drive my car for at least another 2-3 months before the part will be in because thousands are waiting on this same part for the same model year car. I've put in a case with them and they seem to be in no hurry to give me answers on how long this will actually take and when I can expect my car to be safe again. Without a loner car, I feel very uneasy about driving my broken vehicle and they are acting like this is no big deal.
All digital electronic messages will spin if you turn key where you would read speed. Manual gauges are not working. Check engine, air bag, stability control system lights all on. Car started for less than 5 seconds and the smell of extreme electrical so bad.. Turn off immediately. Lift hood and everything too hot too touch. Can't get help from anyone! They say no recalls. The car is a recall where. I purchased it at, gallas chevrolet, albuquerque nm told me before this di not drive could be fatal. But will not pay for a tow or diagnostic test. Gm financial, my financial company said it should be easy they take the car back send it in. They will credit our note. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet cruze. While the contact's daughter was driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the stabilitrac and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off and back on, which failed to reset the steering and caused the contact to leave the vehicle parked in a parking lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the failure recurred. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 85,393.
*engine fire* 4/10/19... (xxxxx) was in the car and it was idling at the sandy, utah mcdonalds parking lot when smoke and smell came from engine. She put out fire with water. I arrived 15-20 minutes later to help. I inspected engine compartment and did a visual check only to find burnt wiring. There was no other known issues and verified no fluids spilled. I called the insurance company and they had towed to riverton chevrolet to work with chevrolet and have known engine fire risks. 2014 chevrolet cruise case# 95243938936 (gm) VIN: (xxxxxx) 4/11/19 insurance company towed to riverton motors. Riverton motors invoice# 6209533 / 6206861/1 4/11/19 the day after the engine fire, I received a call from fred uribe (service rep.) from the riverton motors service center. He stated that there was oil all over and it needed repair. I told him that the car was in for an engine fire and I never had an oil or any car leaks. He told me it would be ~$600 to repair the oil cooler leak and it needed to be repaired before the engine fire issue. A few days later fred called and said it was actually a transmission fluid leak. They diagnosed the fire as being started from the transmission fluid leak? The invoice wrongly stated that I reported a leak needing repair and not the fire I reported!!! I informed riverton motors that there was an engine fire and not any leaks. Invoice incorrectly stated: customer stated vehicle has a coolant leak, later stated the customer stated vehicle has an oil leak. And then vehicle found the radiator leaking. The invoice did not state the actual reason for the service was an engine fire!!!! State farm insurance claim: 44-8388-q93 amount:  $148.78 comprehensive - fire 5/20/19 reported to gm/machella engine fire 2014 chevrolet cruise case# 95243938936 6/10/19 reported to the federal safety agency 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).
I will be driving when all of the lights on my dash start going on and off , power service track shows up, my radio will shut off and it becomes a black screen. I will be driving or stopped at a red light or turning and the car will actually completely turn off and start coasting. If I am at a stop light I will than have to put the car into park and then turn the key to start the engine again. I have had to jump my car numerous time to where I keep a portable jump in my car. My key will get locked in the ignition and I have to stick a wrench under the steering wheel to get it out. I have replaced my alternator and my battery was so swollen I had to replace that as well. The wiring was replaced to connect the battery and alternator and I just had the bcm replaced. I'm still having all these issues after all these repairs. This has been happening since november of last year and it happens every time I drive my car!
While driving, the engine suddenly stopped and messages appeared on dash about servicing air bag and power steering. Very dangerous as car was moving 45 MPH and had to move to shoulder. Towed to dealer and was told it was negative battery cable. Happened again - towed it back to dealer and was told it was positive battery cable.
I was checking a lot of the stats online for the 2014 chevy cruze and there were already reports out safety reports that there were some issues with the vehicles ignition and power steering and there were numbers and codes and I'm a bit upset because they sold me this vehicle knowing that there was some things that were wrong with the vehicle and that could have been my safety at risk while I'm driving on the road and the engine just shuts down the way it's been doing.
My vehicle for the last year has been having some engine issues where it will lock up on me I can't get my key out of the ignition and all the lights will start going off saying it needs service and then it will stop and go back to the regular odometer. I've kept up with my oil changes I've kept up with any service that needs to be done on my vehicle but today my engine completely shut down when I started to run my air conditioning. Usually I can get under the hood and wiggle some wires and then things will go back to the way that it was but lately my car has been shutting off on me while I'm driving and I had a service appointment for next week to go and see a professional to get under the hood to see what was going on I figured it was probably just another oil change it is about that time, but I was on my way to a friend's wedding and I had to stop and when I stop my car did not cut back on I pop the hood and wiggled some wires like I usually do but there was no activity whatsoever underneath the hood. I started thinking to myself maybe I should put some oil in it but I don't want to ruin my engine and I started thinking maybe I need some antifreeze but again and I'm not a mechanic so I don't want to assume and then do something to make things a lot worse but today my engine completely shut down on me and I had to wait in the heat for over an hour to get a jump.
I started having issue last year with the engine. I called chevy and was advised my warranty expired 12 day's before my complaint. After doing some research I learned that multiple consumer's across the country are having the same issues with the heating system and engine. I feel my car should have been recalled. The vehicle will just shut off mid traffic without warning. I have invested more than 1000 dollars and it's still having issues.
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