Chevrolet Cruze shudder problems

Filed Jun 28, 2024 · Electrical · 91,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the Auto START/STOP failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that when the vehicle was restarted, there was a slightly shuddering noticeable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not repaired because the failure was related with an unknown recall; however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · AL

There are two main problems I've seen them time and time again ( on YouTube sure not great credibility but hear me out) the intake manifolds are not tightened tight enough come lose and start making the motor shudder misfire losses power and then the coolant line t isn't secured good enough and burst from high pressure I understand wanting to use plastic over metal its cheaper but aluminum would have been more reliable then after that the intake manifold causes the coolant line to burst at the t which causes your head gasket to blow which in turn kills your turbo and possibly if driven ( if it's possible to drive mind you I was almost hit twice just trying to get off the road ) kills your catalytic converters and that's a complete engine failure that could have been prevented

Filed May 10, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · 12,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle felt imbalanced and was shuddering. Additionally, the engine emitted abnormal knocking sounds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact then parked the vehicle a block away from his residence. The contact who is a certified independent mechanic, diagnosed that the fuel injectors had failed. The contact also diagnosed that the fuel injector had melted and fused into the number one cylinder, causing the engine to misfire. The contact replaced the fuel injectors, the spark plugs, the fuel line, the fuel harness, and the vehicle software were flushed. However, the failure reoccurred. Upon further investigation, the contact became aware that the engine inside the vehicle was not the appropriate engine as it was 1.5 liter and its specifications indicated that it was an engine specifically designed for a Chevrolet Malibu while the vehicle was a Chevrolet Cruze. However, the original owner of the vehicle, who was the contact's neighbor, had never replaced the engine. The contact then determined that the failure was associated to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V642000 (Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine). The contact notified the dealer where the vehicle was originally purchased and informed them that the engine installed was not the appropriate engine. The dealer disregarded the information and informed the contact that he would be responsible for the cost of the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 59,213 miles · UT

Bought 2015 cruze lt used in 2017 from lhm used car supermarket. 3 months later I'm returning to dealership as there is a large quantity of dexcool on the ground. Still under warranty they replace the water pump. 3 months later and the vehicle starts shaking and shuddering while at stop lights looses power and even stalls on the highway. Took it to mechanic outside the lhm perview and mechanic stated: leaking coolant on transmission housing and pooling there drain plug stripped out causing massive oil leak and pcv bad needs replaced. The new mechanic replaced the oil pan and gave estimates for the parts and labor for the pcv and the coolant leak. Now don't get me wrong I love my cruze but I was told id be close to what I owe on the car to repair it as chevrolet will not do a recall on the massive issue parts, there is only 59,213 miles on the vehicle. Someone from chevrolet needs to look into this and either fix the issue or make some sort of recompense for those who are having the same issue as I am.

Filed Nov 8, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · ME

The car will be stopped at a red light or a stop sign, the car will be idling for seconds start shuddering then stall out in the middle of traffic then the check engine light will turn on. We then have to shut the car off with the key, cycle it then turn the car back on.

Filed Jul 23, 2019 · Driver assistance · 63,000 miles · WA

Car was moving and it started to lose power, the electronic stability control light came on as did the driver display warning. Car had no power and shuddered but did not die. Pulled over and turned off vehicle and let it sit for 5 min. Turned it back on and the warning went away, but service engine soon light came on solid and vehicle still shudders, but is driveable, it does not stall. Have an appointment to have it checked this weekend.

Filed Feb 22, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 96,600 miles · PA

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.

Filed Jul 1, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 99,961 miles · LA

For a little over a year, I have experienced the radio shutting off and on, stabilitrak showing as needing service, the car shuddering, and the check engine light coming on. I have brought the car into a mechanic 3 times to determine what may be causing the check engine light to come on, and 3 times the computer says air intake. I have had just about everything changed, check engine light goes off, I drive for about 30 minutes, and it comes back on. Over $700.00 in replacement parts and labor, and still the problem persists. Today 7/1/2018, I drove down to have the oil changed and for the first time, the engine light has not come on, but now the car does not want to start and sounds like the starter or the battery is dying. This is above and beyond the most frustrating car problem I have every had, and I can't seem to find anyone capable of answering the problems with this car. The electrical problems spring up in the middle of nowhere while driving in town, and it seems to be okay for a few days if you mess with the battery cables, but they have already been replaced once and the problem is back!!!

Filed Jun 11, 2018 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · OH

Transmission failed on a busy highway out of nowhere. I slowed down due to traffic, and my vehicle stalled. I felt a shudder / pop, and I was not able to accelerate to get my car moving again. I was lucky not to be in a serious accident. Conveniently failed right out of warranty.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 56,500 miles · NC

Driving on the highway at roughly 70mph when car shuddered, and lost power immediately. After this the car would not accelerate. Fortunately there were no vehicles directly behind me, so I was able to pull over to the side of the road. The check engine light was illuminated and the dashboard read three errors: "engine power is reduced", "service traction control", "service stabilitrack". After turning the car off, waiting, and turning back on the vehicle worked correctly, but the issue occurred after another 15 minutes on the road. I drove in the right lane the rest of the way home to ensure our safety, and this occurred 4 times in total. This was an extremely dangerous situation during a busy holiday travel weekend. Had this occurred at the wrong time, this could have been catastrophic. Quick research online has shown this to be an issue with the make and model, as many other people have reported this exact defect.