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1G1PC5SB9F71193842015 CHEVROLET Cruze1LT

Risk Score
39
MODERATE RISK
out of 100
4 Found
4 campaigns
250
Reported to NHTSA
Not Tested
See iihs.org/ratings
11 yrs
Made in UNITED STATES (USA)
F
Score: 45/100
Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2015 CHEVROLET Cruze was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 4 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately. 250 owner complaints include 13 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.

  • 4 open recalls including safety-critical systems (Brake system recall; Steering system recall)
  • 13 injuries reported across 250 owner complaints
  • 20 complaints involved a crash — unusually high incident rate
  • High fire risk — 4 complaint(s) involved a fire
  • Electrical is flagged in both recalls and owner complaints — double-confirmed failure pattern
  • Component failure cascade detected — a known defect pattern that typically leads to more severe downstream damage
39/100
Moderate Risk
3 moderate risk signals detected. Negotiate accordingly and verify service history.
LOWMODERATEHIGHCRITICAL
Contributing Risk Factors — 3 detected
Critical deferred maintenance — safety-critical components overdue
+20
4 model-wide recalls on record
+12
Elevated fire risk signals detected
+7
Critical Alerts

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle
Make
CHEVROLET
Model
Cruze
Year
2015
Trim / Series
1LT
Body Style
Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
4-cyl 1.4L
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
4
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Assembly
LORDSTOWN, OHIO, UNITED STATES (USA)
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
FQuality20/100
Flagged📍 LORDSTOWN, OHIO

GM Lordstown — plant closed March 2019. Vehicles built here had elevated complaint and recall rates in final production years.

Documented Issues
  • Plant closed 2019
  • Historical build quality complaints
  • Silverado recall concentrations
Safety
F
Score: 45/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety12/30
Complaint History13/30
60/100High
  • Brake system recall
  • Steering system recall
  • Fire/ignition recall
2/100
Basic
1 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
High
  • 4 complaint(s) involved a fire
  • 1 recall(s) involve fire or ignition risk
Moderate
  • 13 injuries reported in complaints
  • Safety system appears in both official recalls and owner complaints

Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.

The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.

Electrical
1 recall45 complaints
Safety Systems
1 recall19 complaints
Steering
1 recall17 complaints
Brakes
1 recall10 complaints
Forward Collision Warning?Unknown
Automatic Emergency Braking?Unknown
Pedestrian AEB?Unknown
Rear AEB?Unknown
Lane Departure Warning?Unknown
Lane Keep Assist?Unknown
Lane Centering Assist?Unknown
Blind Spot Monitoring?Unknown
Rear Cross Traffic Alert?Unknown
Adaptive Cruise Control?Unknown
Adaptive Headlights?Unknown
Auto High Beam?Unknown
Parking Assist?Unknown
Backup Camera?Unknown
Electronic Stability Control?Unknown
Tire Pressure Monitoring?Direct
Event Data Recorder?Unknown
Crash Notification?Unknown
Dynamic Brake Support?Unknown
Keyless Ignition?Unknown
Recalls
82/100
Critical Deferred Risk
Critical deferred failure risk — 4 safety-critical or high-cost components are past their service interval. Without immediate attention, repair costs will compound significantly.
No odometer data on record. Mileage is estimated at ~132,000 mi based on average annual driving. Items marked EST. OVERDUE may already be due — verify service history with the seller. Items marked OVERDUE are confirmed past-due based on vehicle age alone.
EST. OVERDUECriticalTiming Chain Tensioner
Service interval: 10 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Timing Chain Tensioner immediately — already past the 120,000 mi / 10 yr interval
Worn chain tensioners cause timing chain skip or snap — common on GM 5.3L/6.2L, Ford EcoBoost, VW/Audi EA888, BMW N47/N63. Listen for cold-start rattles.
EST. OVERDUECriticalWater Pump
Service interval: 8 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Water Pump immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 8 yr interval
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
EST. OVERDUEHighTransmission Fluid / Service
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Transmission Fluid / Service immediately — already past the 60,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
EST. OVERDUEHighCoolant Flush
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Coolant Flush immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
EST. OVERDUEModerateSpark Plugs (iridium/platinum)
Service interval: 8 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Spark Plugs (iridium/platinum) immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 8 yr interval
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
EST. OVERDUEModerateFuel Injectors
Service interval: 10 yr · Vehicle age: 11 yr · Past due by age
Service Fuel Injectors immediately — already past the 120,000 mi / 10 yr interval
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.
44 RECALLS

NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 4 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Estimated Repair Completion (Statistical)

Average repair completion across 4 recalls is ~65%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.

65%
avg repaired

Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.

CHEVROLET Recall Completion Rate — Industry Context
87%Fair

CHEVROLET completes recalls at a fair rate (87%). If this vehicle has open recalls, follow up with a dealer — average remedy time is ~20 months.

Avg time to remedy open recall: ~20 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports

Avg Fix Time
20mo
#16V502000
May 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

SummaryGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Read full details...
ConsequenceIf the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Est. Repair Completion~64%

~36% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#15V113000
Invalid Date

PARKING BRAKE

SummaryGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured February 4, 2015, to February 9, 2015. The left-rear or right-rear parking brake cable brackets may not have been properly fastened during the assembly process. As a result, the fastening bolts may back out completely, causing the parking brake bracket to separate and the parking brake to not hold the vehicle in place. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Read full details...
ConsequenceIf the parking brake bracket separates, the parking brake may not hold the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll away and a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~68%

~32% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#15V876000
Invalid Date

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

SummaryGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 29, 2015. In the affected vehicles, one of the driver-side seat belt assembly bolts may not be properly tightened.
Read full details...
ConsequenceAn insufficiently torqued bolt may prevent the seat belt from holding the required load in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Est. Repair Completion~58%

~42% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#15V442000
Oct 2015

STEERING

SummaryGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.
Read full details...
ConsequenceSeparation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~68%

~32% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

LONG-STANDING OPEN
STEERING
10.5yr open
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
10yr open

⚠ One or more recalls have been open for over 5 years — may never have been repaired on this vehicle.

05/07/2016
4 total campaigns
ElectricalBrakesSafety SystemsExterior/OtherSteering
2
Part Replacements
0
Software/OTA Updates
0
Buyback/Refund
0
High-Effort Repairs
2 recalls are over 2 years old — statistically less likely to have been completed. Verify repair status with any dealer using your VIN.
RECALL DIDN'T FIX IT

91% of complaints about "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION" were filed AFTER recall campaign 16V502000 (2016-05-07) — the recall remedy may not have fully resolved the issue.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
91% post-recall
Recall: 2016-05-076 before · 62 after#16V502000
STEERING
96% post-recall
Recall: 2015-10-071 before · 23 after#15V442000

Continuing complaints after a recall may indicate an inadequate fix, a new failure mode, or that many vehicles never had the recall performed. Verify recall completion status directly with NHTSA.

9mo
Lag from first complaint to recall
First complaint: 2015-01-19 · Recall issued: 2015-10-07

Recall was issued within 9 months of first complaints — relatively prompt response.

Complaints
Engine/Powertrain
2 crash1 inj107
Electrical
45
Other
40
Safety Systems
14 crash7 inj19
Steering
1 crash4 inj17
Brakes
1 crash10
Visibility
8
Body/Structure
2 crash1 inj4
2017
27
2018
36
2019
56
2020
29
2021
17
2022
19
2023
19
2024
5
2025
6
2026
2
84% trend in recent years (improving reliability)
Declining -69%
11
Last 24 months
35
Prior 24 months
Engine stalling30
Fire/smoke19
Electrical failure10
Airbag failure4
Sudden acceleration1
Conditions Reported
Highway/high-speed (39)Startup (22)Rain/wet (15)Parking/low-speed (12)Cold weather (5)
250HIGH VOLUME
4
Fires
20
Crashes
13
Injuries
ODI #11714257ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was leaking oil from the top of the engine onto the drive belts. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V288000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

ODI #11709650ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the “Service Stabili-trak” message was displayed. The warning light turned on and off, and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that the vehicle started jerking and rolling while on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

ODI #11705439UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Radiator leaks, car overheated. Looking online it is obvious that a lot of people have had this same issue, so why no recall. It's a peice of crap car, that is dangerous to drive.

ODI #11669241ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I understand this vehicle is over 10 years old. I bought this vehicle pre-owned and have only had it for less than 6 months. This vehicle has 71,000 miles on it and isn't very good condition cosmetically besides the gloss paint. As a widow, I needed a dependable vehicle for work purposes. Since I've had this vehicle I've had to replace the thermostat, I've had continued overheating issues, issues with the catalytic converters, the hoses and connectors becoming brittle and needing replacement throughout the engine. Suddenly the traction control light came on the dash after they check engine light. With the code reader showed problems with the mass air flow and the mass air flow electric wiring. Suddenly after a oil change, the vehicle is running terribly and is undrivable. The ECM or computer that powers the entire vehicle has lost all power was no explanation. All the pieces and relays are in good working order. After research on this issue of the ECM I've learned that even replacement of the computer for this vehicle causes the vehicle not even to start. I contacted customer service for GM and Chevrolet and they referred me to you because it is over 10 years old. No one was able to help me. My roommate has the exact same vehicle besides I have a turbo and she does not same year, and she is also having the exact same problems including her ECM is not getting any power. I'm sure of that there's nothing anyone can do financially but Chevrolet and GM really dropped the ball on this vehicle as far as dependability and safety. I counted on this vehicle to be dependable and and live up to the standards of gmn Chevrolet and it has not. Besides this website I don't know who could called Chevrolet and GM accountable for this disaster of a car. I would appreciate any suggestions to try to get this vehicle safe and in working order if it is even possible. I appreciate your time and consideration and I am available if anyone needs to contact me with any questions thank you.

ODI #11660519ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I have had car repairs done identical with the 2014 models with the same exact issues described in those year recalls, car hesitant and jerking, breaking down on numerous occasions and replacing gaskets hoses and many codes common with fuel and traction control and finally engine blown!

ODI #11646618ENGINE

I have had to replace the turbo 3 times now. My car was leaking oil where the the oil filter is so I replaced that whole part. I watched a video how to replace the part. And it said in the video to remove the plastic piece from the engine oil cooler filter housing if you have a turbo because it feeds oil to your turbo. Well my car had the original part on it and the plastic piece wasn't removed causing no oil to get to the turbo. And the turbo has glowed red hot almost catching fire.

ODI #11643833UNKNOWN OR OTHER

On [XXX], I purchased a used car from Marietta Auto Sales(2015 Chevy Cruze), through sales agent Alexis Wiley, I test drove the car and everything seemed fine, so I continued with the purchase, later that same day I had a diagnostic done on the car(AutoZone),the fix finder read Check Engine(pass),ABS(pass),Emissions ready(no),Service Interval(pass), I attempted to contact Agent Alexis Wiley immediately, to no avail as it was later in the day, the very next day after the purchase the check engine light came on, I was able to get in touch Agent Alexis Wiley that day and she assured me she would help me address the matter, she did not, there were a mixture phone calls and text between her and I, I made several calls and left several messages and was told someone would get back to me, they never did. On 11-23-2024 I drove to the establishment to show them the many diagnostic reports showing that the car they sold me was defective, additionally I performed an on the spot diagnostics with my (INNOVA SD35 scan tool), also in front of service manager (Paul),he would not reveal his sir name to me, I showed how the diagnostic revealed that for some reason the, Fuel System monitor, Oxygen sensor monitor, as well as the Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitors, have all been disabled, to know avail, the establishment continued defend the sell of this defective vehicle. I've spent thousands of dollars attempting to repair the vehicle to no avail. As I Traded my vehicle to this same establishment at the time of the sale, I am forced to commute in a vehicle that has cut off no less than three times while waiting at a red light, each time I put fuel in the vehicle it struggles to start back up. I've filed complaints against this establishment with the,(BBB),(Capitol One Auto Finance),all to no avail, and most recently with the (CFPB-),which is currently open. This establishment withheld things about this vehicle that should have been made known to me as a consumer. My safety is at risk. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11640898VISIBILITY

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while opening the driver's side front window and the passenger’s side front window, the cable snapped, and the window fell inside the door. The power windows became inoperable. The message to open and close the window was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on three occasions, where it was diagnosed that the power window regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed there were no recalls on the VIN for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

ODI #11632293POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

The check engine light came up, after having the code read it was discovered that the turbo charger was bad. My vehicle was fixed by the dealer. Prior to being fixed my vehicle was running rougher and accelerating at a slower speed.

ODI #11616989STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESCRASH1 INJURY

I have been up there date for fixing this vehicle for the last 4 years when i bought it with 60k miles , I have replaced multiple parts so far from foil pump , wheel, coolant pipes and the container many times from constant leaking in the fuel pump, I have replaced the alternater twice by 70k miles , ABS system failed many times and no one can fix it , Lastly , my daughter was driving to school and while she was driving on the roundabout in the outer lane . She tried to turn the steering wheel t take the exit and everything got locked on her immediately from steering wheel and the break paddle caused he car shift to the curb and hit the side walk because it went out if control because the tire split out the wheel along with another piece from wheel behind the tire , almost killed my daughter on the seen . I had spent in this At least $10k and now it barely passed &100k Just unbelievable. This car is piece of trash no safety in this car now I parked the car and I’m trying to think what to do with it. I will take it back to the GM and the Chevy dealers and I’m complain because even the dealers for the GM and Chevy are the worst people to deal with and the worst customer service. They’re not helpful at all. I have went to local shops. They do better job but the thing is this car is piece of crap Replacing and go back. I am not spending any more penny on this car now I have to get a brand new car for my daughter to go to college she needs it better or don’t sell more cars. This has to be a trust immediately as my daughter career relying on transportation, And I am not claiming my insurance to fix the damage on my vehicle because my insurance will raise my premiums and there was no other car involved because she was on the roundabout on the side lane and she had to hit the curb because the car kept going and has no control but luckily she wasn’t going on the inside lane on the roundabout otherwise she’ll be hitting another vehicles from losing control

ODI #11601269ENGINE

My 2015 Chevy Cruze has had the Turbo replaced because it was blown. It has had every component that connects to turbo replaced, MAP sensor, wastegate, the intake system, the manifold gaskets, the coil pack, fuel injectors idle control valve, coolant bypass hose and engine coolant housing, oxygen sensors, oil pressure sensor switch, purge valve solenoid, and of course the oil pan gasket. Every hose has been changed in case of pin hole for air leak too. I run Iridium spark plugs, high test gas, do my oil changes on time with full synthetic oil but yet every time something gets fixed the check engine light comes back on. Living in the great (not) state of NY you cannot have check engine on for inspection, I financed this with Carvana and this car has been nothing but problems. I would think looking at all the reviews on here CHEVROLET WOULD DO A RECALL ON THESE CRUZE’S! The turbo’s are a major issue and cost Thousands of dollars to repair… Like many others I live on a very tight budget I’m on disability and cannot afford to keep trying to fix this car. It’s time to do something about it, maybe a class action lawsuit on the turbo’s……

ODI #11581800ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a cracked catalytic convertor. The vehicle was repaired, however, two years later the failure recurred, and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with catalytic convertor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact discovered an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

ODI #11576792UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Frequent thermostat/coolant system problems going on 4 times since I have had the car.

ODI #11559607ENGINE

The turbo on the vehicle develops a crack in the exhaust side by the wastegate over time. This is a common problem as reported by forums, that seems to be a near 100% failure rate. The crack causes lost of intake boost pressure that throws a low boost code and reduces engine power significantly.

ODI #11554656POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

My engine light has been randomly coming on then off leaving many history codes. It's normally a diesel particulate filter code and I have paid hundreds replacing each sensor or part. So this time, Carroll Buick of Venice Fla says the embedded code is saying I need an engine control module , same code. I'm still driving it they say it's safe to drive because the part $900.00, plus labor, is backorder. I'm a bit over 100,000 miles and I have a lifetime power train warranty but it won't cover any electrical parts only greased literal parts of engine or transmission. I'm not certain it's true anymore they replaced everything so far over 2 years but I'm at theor mercy. Zurich warranty is not covering this and I'm shocked it went just b4 100k miles and now I'm at 107k. I feel chevy should own this issue since I've been told to keep driving it with the engine light on. I'm really scared but I need it to go to work please help thx

ODI #11547470ENGINE

Vehicle only has 47939 miles on it and my check engine light came on. I had it coded and it comes up the turbo. It sounds bad and loses power at stop light or going up hill

ODI #11545373ENGINE

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

ODI #11537312ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I have had my car in the shop MULTIPLE TIMES causing me to lose work. On july24 my car radio shutoff,and on dashboard light off , inside lamp lights flickered. A message of service stabilitrak, service steering. Car parked within 3 miles. I called AAA and towed to koons whitemarsh immediately. I told advisor what happened. After she called next day to say battery was bad.I remembered that there was a recall on negative battery cable. My battery was checked on 7-11-23 and was fine. My battery was installed 10-21-20. No problems with electrical. I requested to have cable replaced because I have been in the shop to much missing work. Then I foundThere is a service bulletin recall for exactly what was happening with my car. I was told my Vin didn't match and that was it!! Despite being my exact problem. I am female so I think I was just ignored. I got a battery that I may not have needed and requested cable because I didn't want to loose steering. By stopping so soon code may not have appeared at dealer. Igot a $70help with bill of $626 for a repair. should be included in this recall despite vin . I have exactly what is recalled.. sometimes cars are added to recalls after initial recall.

ODI #11536752ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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

ODI #11535406ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact's sister owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle started to overheat. After stopping, the driver noticed there was coolant leaking from the vehicle. The driver added additional coolant to the reservoir. The contact removed the water pump and noticed that the housing unit had crumbled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

ODI #11535073ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that at start up, the key was placed in the ignition however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that she attempted to start the vehicle another time and the vehicle started. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A/C unit inadvertently turned on, but there was no air coming through the vents. The contact stated that she was able to drive to work however, after getting off work, she attempted to start the vehicle and the vehicle failed to start. The contact attempted a second time and the vehicle started and performed as designed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact was informed that the vehicle would be kept overnight. The contact was then informed by the dealer that the vehicle had been diagnosed and that the communication and power issue were not receiving any voltage. The contact was then informed that a message was displayed on the instrument panel “Theft Deterrent “and the hazard lights intermittently flashed, and the HBC warning light illuminated. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that upon research, she referenced TSB: SB 10057574-8899: indicating the negative battery and the battery fuse block. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered. The failure mileage was approximately 107,392.

ODI #11529011POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

When i turn the A/C on, it appears a message on the screen that says A/C off due to high engine temperature. The car is losing coolant without external leak. A mechanic performed a cold pump test to the cooling system and no external leak was found. After that it was performed a compression test at a shop to each cylinder, finding that there's a bad head gasket. My car only has 70.000 miles and it has a bad head gasket already. This can cause an accident because when your engine is overheating, you should pull over your car as soon as possible to avoid any serious damage on your car. Besides that, the losing of coolant should cause a fire on the engine. There are recalls for the same vehicle but not for the 2015 Cruze and I have read lot of complaints about the same issue.

ODI #11528773ENGINE

Leaking coolant, overheating engine

ODI #11526544ENGINE

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle started sputtering, lost motive power, and an abnormal sound was heard coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the turbo charger needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

ODI #11521939ENGINE

AC Off Due to High Engine Temp message flashes on dashboard.

ODI #11515675ENGINE

I had the water outlet assembly repaired by Mike Castrucci Chevrolet on 02/05/21. I had it repaired again by Car X on 04/05/2023. Car X said that Mike Castrucci Chevrolet tightened the screw on the part and stripped it. This could have caused me to buy a $2,000 head gasket. This part was recalled on the 2011-2014 Chevrolet Cruze. Mine is a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze purchased in August 2015. No warning lamps told me of this problem. Onstar did not detect it.

ODI #11515329UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Leaking coolant underneath the vehicle

ODI #11513418STEERING

The steering wheel will intermittently "stick" requiring a slight tug to release.

ODI #11511116POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

It shakes and stutters while driving off and on. If it’s super cold outside it may not even start. When sitting idle it’ll spit and sputter and periodically backfire. When going to take off from a stop sign there’s lag or it won’t take off at all even floored. I’m getting milky oil so I’m getting condensation from somewhere. This trickle effect all starts off my MAF sensor and has progressively gotten worse. I’ve had the MAF, o2 sensor, turbo valve , spark plugs, battery(s) changed all trying to fix this issue and 2 years later I’m still fighting with it. Yesterday while heading home I couldn’t go over 45, and it would stutter and feel like your driving on rubble strips, when I got home it smelled like something was burning, popped the hood and the dipstick showed “black” oil but in the oil cap there the milky oil in and around the cap as well as my fan being SUPER loud after it’s shut off.

ODI #11509177UNKNOWN OR OTHER

coolant leaking on drivers side of engine.

ODI #11503922AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCECRASH

I was driving down the hill and my car came out of gear the road was slick so I couldn't hit my breaks I had to crash into the ditch to keep from going over the mountain. My airbags did not come out my car is not drivable.

ODI #11501851UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Antifreeze leaking

ODI #11498218ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The contact stated that coolant was leaking from the engine from a failure with the coolant lines causing the engine to overheat with multiple electric failures. The failure also occurred due to overheating including the main computer failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle was serviced several times for the same failure and the thermostat was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 55,000.

ODI #11498121ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, who diagnosed that there was a coolant leak and that the water pump was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

ODI #11497841ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER

UNKNOWN- 2015 CHEVY CRUZE - THE REGULATORS IN THE AUTOMATIC WINDOWS KEEP BREAKING- I HAVE REPLACED REGULATORS 3 TIMES- AND THE TWO FRONT WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN NOW-I JUST FIXED THE PASSENGERS SIDE WINDOW ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND ITS BROKEN AGAIN.- THE CLOCK DOES NOT KEEP TIME CORRECTLY- HAD A COOLANT LEAK TWICE - AND THE TIRES SEEM TO LOSE TREAD PRETTY QUICKLY- REPLACED TIRES A FEW YEARS AGO- DOES NOT HAVE VERY GOOD TRACTION CONTROL- VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE WITH GLARES NO MATTER IF ITS FRESHLY CLEANED-NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR- I USUALLY LOVE MY CHEVY'S BUT THIS CAR IS A LEMON- AS SOON AS I PAID IT OFF ALL THIS STARTED HAPPENING- AND I CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER CAR AT THIS POINT.

ODI #11496296ENGINE

87,000 miles on the car. 6 incidences of coolant system failure within the last 2 years/3,000 miles. This car costs me over $1000 in repairs every 3 months. I have replaced the water outlet, water pump (several times), cracked reservoir, and camshaft cover failure (this is covered by a warranty, thankfully).

ODI #11495572ENGINE

after driving for approx 5 or 10 min, light white smoke was coming from exhaust pipe but went away quickly and never did it again. This happened only 1 time and only 15-30 min before the head gasket blew, causing the engine to blow - No other signs of a blown head gasket happened until after it blew - I was on a 2 lane hwy (my direction - 4 lanes total) surrounded by diesel trucks and luckily had a clearing that allowed me to get over safely but it was very dangerous

ODI #11493757ENGINE

Coolant leaking, was repaired. Now coolant mixed into oil causing overheating and a blown head gasket. Car now needs major repairs under 100,000 miles. I see recalls for 2013-2014 Models but none for 2015.

ODI #11489045ENGINE

The thermostat keeps cracking. The temperature gage does not work. Says that the engine is too hot and turns the AC off. Replaced the thermostat several times in the past 5 years due to cracking and coolent spilled all over the road and left me stranded twice. Now the sensors have broken and the AC will not turn on and the fan runs all the time. Check engine light doesnt come on until after the thermostat cracks and leaks all of the coolent out. This needs to be recalled!

ODI #11487028ENGINE

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. Additionally, the engine was leaking fluid onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

ODI #11486846ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

I bought a new catalytic converter on the vehicle and had old parts replaced. There aren’t any leaks. I received an engine diagnostic test and still comes back with P0240 code.

ODI #11485951ENGINE

Service Engine indicator came on with message "Engine Hot, AC OFF". This is a 2015 Cruze with the 1.4L engine. This engine has the same water pump as previous models (2011 -2014). General Motors issued a Special Coverage Adjustment-Engine Coolant Leak from Water Pump, Bulletin # 14371B, in January 2015. GM is extending warranty period for 10 years or 150,000 miles. GM is making repairs at no cost to current owners of 2011-2014 Chevy Cruze. This extended warranty coverage and repairs should include 2015 Chvey Cruze owners. Again, the 2015 model with the 1.4L engine has the same water pump and all the same failure symptoms indicatea failed water pump. GM has identified this as a design flaw by issuing the Special Coverage Adjustment-Engine Coolant Leak from Water Pump, Bulletin # 14371B. There is the risk of engine overheat and sudden loss of engine power/ seizing that will occur with a loss of coolant while driving.

ODI #11484669ENGINE

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that her daughter saw no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle retained power steering and brakes and her daughter was able to restart the vehicle and drove back to the residence. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,950.

ODI #11475631ENGINE

Coolant leak and engine overheating from Thermostat housing issue. 2nd time we have taken it in for this problem in 2 months after initial repair.

ODI #11470400ENGINE

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic sign, the vehicle stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal to proceed through the traffic sign. The contact stated that the vehicle was started and the contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated prior to the vehicle stalling. Additionally, the contact noticed that the vehicle was overheating. The contact stated that the engine temperature gauge fluctuating between normal temperature and extremely high temperature. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the local dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,465.

ODI #11464660AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSCRASH

In December 2020 my vehicle was involved in an accident where I hit a curb which cracked my rim and deployed airbags. My airbag light is on I'm passenger seat belt is stuck due to airbag.

ODI #11458492POWER TRAIN

Water pump failed and car began to overheat. The car advised that it was turning off my heat due to the car getting too hot and then advised to stop the car due to overheating. When i took it to a certified chevy dealership the mechanic stated that this car maker and model was well known to leak liquids from many locations under the hood. He said that this car alone has kept them in service with as many repairs they have to do for these cars. My car was the fourth Chevy Cruze there that day that had some type of liquid leaking from under the hood. If this is that well known an issue with these type of cars then chevy should have a recall to fix this obvious malfunction so i wanted to make sure i Made a complaint on this in case others had not.

ODI #11454254UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reduced engine power & service stabilitrek. Service Engine light came on, and I had reduced power on the highway in the fast/passing lane with people behind me, this issue caused my car to suddenly slow down about 30mph, causing cars behind me to slam on their brakes and cut in front of other cars to the slow lane to avoid rear ending me

ODI #11450264POWER TRAIN

Car rolls backwards on any incline. Transmission replaced early on issue continued. Serious safety issue for owners of these vehicle in hilly terrain.

ODI #11449463AIR BAGS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCRASH

Unknown

ODI #11449390ENGINE

Leak from passenger side of the engine, next to air items intake,it is a coolant because I see orange color and I put about 6oz every other day

ODI #11442635STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Driving the car and suddenly it began to stall, next engine light came on, stability light came on, engine overheating waring came on, radio turned off, ac stopped working, smelling antifreeze, car shakes, power stalls when accellerating, smoke exited the engine, oil leaked and finally car stopped. AAA got car took it to a mechanic and rebuilt whole cylinder head. Now I received a letter from GM stating something wrong with PCV valve, and same thing is happening again same senerio just 4 months after getting fixed.

ODI #11438018UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

On many occasions the car would be at a stop and start shaking violently, then it would stall out no matter where I was. The engine light came on so I went to see what it was, at first I thought it was the air filter, changed that, then it was the mass airflow sensor changed that then it started doing it again, then it was the O2 sensor and it worked for a day or 2. Now if the AC is on it shakes violently again and if I am at a stop it still will stall out.

ODI #11435792STEERING

Without warning, the mylink display first went black as i was making a left turn and disconnected from bluetooth. Within seconds the steering wheel got really stiff and it almost felt like the whole power shut off from the car but came back to normal within seconds and kept doing this for 3 more times, each lasting maybe 5 seconds. Very scary.

ODI #11435364AIR BAGSCRASH

The car was a total loss due to a MVA which involved this car only. The car hydroplaned, it spun and the traction control light was blinking. The front of the car hit the guardrail, spun, and then the back end hit the guardrail. At this point, all the dash lights were blinking and the car dead in the road. The flashers were turned on but due to the car dead, there were no flashers on and the car was stuck in the fast lane of a three lane highway in the dark and pouring rain. The air bags never deployed nor did the seatbelt tighten up. Components that failed: flashers, airbags, seatbelts, etc. Safety: could not alert other drivers that the car was in the road and was almost struck by a tractor trailer and other cars. Problem was reported to the insurance company who claimed it as a total loss. The police were called to the scene of the accident so there is a police report. The traction control warning light lit when the car hydroplaned. All the lights on the dash started flashing when it hit the guardrail, then after that, unsure when the car died and no power. The tow truck driver could not turn the steering wheel when he tried to pull it up the flat bed.

ODI #11434558UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Check engine light came on with radiator emblem showing with message Engine Hot AC Off. Towed to Orr Chevrolet, said it was water outlet bad. Paid $460.00 to repair. I think 2015 cruze should b covered under January 2015 Special Coverage, since water outlet falls under engine coolant leak pertaining to water pump Special Coverage.

ODI #11432430SEAT BELTSCRASH

The driver side seat belt did not lock in time like it was supposed to when i got rear ended today, causing my head the hit the steering wheel very very hard. I wouldn't have hit the steering wheel if my seat belt would have locked in place like its supposed to. It has not been confirmed or reproduced by a service center. The car is now being inspected by the police, and the insurance representatives. No warning lamps were on, and there wasn't any kind of messages or any other symptoms prior to the failure.

ODI #11432172VISIBILITY/WIPER

The windshield wiper transmission failed on my ‘15 Cruze in the middle of a rain storm caused my Hurricane Ida. The problem has been confirmed by my husband who is a mechanic at a Chevrolet dealership. No warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem were present prior to the onset of the problem. It had been raining a lot due to Hurricane Ida, the last time I used my wipers they worked fine. When it started raining again I tried to cut my wipers on and only my driver side wiper worked. My passenger side wiper stayed in its downward resting position and did not move or make any noises.

ODI #11428945ENGINE

Coolant leaking, it bursts one of the hoses, got it fixed and I have taken it to get repaired 4 times and the problem still continues

ODI #11427229AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

My car was stopped at the red light in traffic waiting for the light to turn green when my vehicle was rear ended car dashboard registered that the airbags went off along with smell of the airbag ignition powder however no airbags actually were released

ODI #11414482ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE CAR IS SLOWLY START TO NOT TO CRANK AND THE RADIO WILL GO OUT TO I WILL HEAR A HISSING SOUND LIKE SOMETHING EXPLODE THE MECHNICAL TOLD ME THIS AN ISSUE CHEVY HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH ALOT RECENTLY HOWEVER THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THAT AND IT SHOULD

ODI #11406563ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I AM LEASING THIS CAR USED. THERE IS PROOF FROM PREVIOUS OWNER HIS TROUBLE WITH DRIVER WINDOW STOPS WORKING DUE TO MOTOR INSIDE WINDOW OR UNLINKING. HE HAS A RECEIPT OF REPLACING THIS AND I HAVE REPLACED 3 MORE TIMES THEY DEALER PARTS AND EVERYTHING AND IT HAS STOPPED WORKING AGAIN. THE LAST ONE ALMOST STARTED ON FIRE INSIDE MY DOOR. IT HAPPENS WHENEVER I USE THE WINDOW WHETHER BEING PARKED OR DRIVING.

ODI #11404628VISIBILITY/WIPER

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, ON I-95, AND IT WAS RAINING HARD ENOUGH FOR ME TO HAVE MY WIPERS MOVING CONSTANTLY. OUT OF NOWHERE, THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER JUST STOPPED WORKING. IT WENT UP, BUT IT NEVER CAME BACK DOWN.

ODI #11404186POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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.

ODI #11399611POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

THE OIL PAN KEEPS LEAKING. ANTIFREEZE WON'T HOLD

ODI #11396710POWER TRAIN

TO WHOM EVER IT CONCERNS TO, I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH MY OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG BEING STRIPPED O MY 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. EVERY SINCE I BOUGHT MY CHEVROLET CRUZE TO GET OIL CHANGES THE PROBLEMS ALWAYS ARISES.I'VE LOOKED AT DIFFERENT FORUMS AND LOOK AT YOUTUBE VIDEOS TO SEE IF OTHERS ALSO HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG BEING STRIPPED. THERE OTHERS THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THAT PARTICULAR CAR.I LOVE THE CHEVROLET BRAND. I HAVE TWO CHEVY CARS THAT I LOVE WHICH ARE MY IMPALA AND MY CRUZE. I HAD MY IMPALA FOR ALMOST EIGHT YEARS NEVER HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE DRAIN PLUG BEING STRIPPED. I WAS IN MY YARD DAY COMING BACK FROM AN OIL CHANGE AND SAW A PUDDLE OF OIL IN MY FRONT YARD. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT EXAMINED AND THEY SAID FIX THE PROBLEM. LEFT THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN DROVE OFF NOTICE THAT IT WAS STILL LEAKING. THIS TIME I TOOK IT BACK AGAIN THEY HAD TO GIVE ME AN EXPANDED DRAIN PLUG TO FIX THE ISSUE. THE PROBLEM HAVE BEEN RESOLVED FOR THE MOMENT. IF I WAS AWARE OF THE OIL LEAKING OUT IT COULD HAVE BLOWN MY ENGINE WHICH WOULD'VE CAUSE ME TO LOSE MY CAR. I FEEL THE OIL PAN THAT ARE ON THE CRUZES SHOULD BE DESIGN A CERTAIN WAY SO THE ISSUES WOULDN'T HAVE TO ARISE.

ODI #11394977ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

THE CHECK STABILITRAK LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON IT LOSES ENGINE POWER WONT GO OVER 3MPH . IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 55MPH ON A BUSY HWY. ALSO MY RADIO SCREEN THAT CONTROLS THE BACKUP CAMERA AND OTHER SETTINGS HAS WENT BLACK. I HAD A MECHANIC RUN DIAGNOSTICS ON IT AND 33 DIFFERENT CODES POPPED UP SO THEY TOLD ME MORE THAN LIKELY IT'S AN ECM ISSUE AND IT HAS TO BE REPAIRED AT THE DEALERSHIP

ODI #11386312ENGINE

BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM, CAR WOULD STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY HIGHWAY, AND I TOOK IT IN TO FIX AND THEY SAID NOTHING WRONG NOW IT OVER HEATED AND BLEW THE VALVE COVER GASKET I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO ANYMORE IT IS GETTING EXPENCIVE TO FIX IT IS A LEMON CAR!!!!!MY I BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM SINCE 2019

ODI #11382792UNKNOWN OR OTHER

MY CAR HAS BEEN SHAKING, LOW IDLE, WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT I HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND PUSH GAS PEDAL TO KEEP IT FROM STALING. WHEN LIGHT TURNS GREEN IT WON'T GO EVEN THOUGH I AM PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. I'M TO SCARED TO DRIVE IT ANYMORE. I HAVE HAD TO GET IT FIXED TOO MANY TIMES TO COUNT.

ODI #11377801STEERING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WHEN THE CARE IS RUNNING IT WILL BEGIN TO LOSE ACCELERATION THIS HAPPENS UNKNOWING TO ME .IT HAS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY WHICH IS VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS

ODI #11376012UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND IT'S SHOWING THAT THAT IS STILL AN ISSUE. A MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON ISSUE WITH OTHER CHEVY CRUZE.

ODI #11365504VISIBILITY/WIPER

THE WIPER TRANSMISSION BROKE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. I CAN LOOK THROUGH THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND SEE IF HAS CAME APART. I HAVE NO DRIVERS WIPER FUNCTION NO MORE. I SEE ONLINE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CRUZES. THE CAR ONLY HAS 54K ON IT. I NOW HAVE TO PAY A $100 DEDUCTIBLE ON MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE GONE BAD THIS SOON AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY GM. ITS A SAFETLY HAZARD NOT HAVING A WIPER IN RAINING WEATHER WHICH ITAS BEEN RAINING FOR DAYS LATELY.

ODI #11363507ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

STEREO BLINKS ON AND OFF, WHILE DRIVING OR PUTTING THE WINDOWS UP OR DOWN OR EVEN SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT. DASH LIGHTS BELOW THE STEREO BLINK ON AND OFF. STABILI TRACK LIGHT, ABS LIGHT BLINK ON AND OFF. WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH FLASH. BLINKERS TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL!!!!! I'M NOT THE ONLY HAVING ISSUES LIKE THIS. WE DON'T SPEND 1000'S OF DOLLARS FOR GARBAGE. I CAN'T AFFORD TO KEEP FIXING THIS THING!

ODI #11360076UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2017. SINCE THEN, I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. I HAVE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR, FAN, COOLANT SYSTEM, AND TURBO. NOW, THERE IS AN OIL LEAK IN THE ENGINE. THIS CAR IS TRULY A LEMON. I PURCHASED THE CHEVY CRUZE BASED ON ITS REPUTATION. I AM BEYOND DISAPPOINTED AND WILL NOT BE PURCHASING A CHEVY VEHICLE IN THE FUTURE.

ODI #11355372ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

I ALMOST LOST MY [XXX] LIFE ON THE HIGHWAY TODAY BECAUSE IT'S A RECALL ON MY CAR THAT Y'ALL DON'T WANT TO FIX BECAUSE MY VIN NUMBER WASN'T CALL . 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).

ODI #11355445ENGINE

WATER PUMP LEAKING WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 2014 CRUZE RECALL AND WHY WAS THIS NOT EXTEND TO 2015 MODELS THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES STILL?

ODI #11353948STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

CAR BEEN JERKING AND STOP ON IT'S OWN WHILE IN DRIVE I BEEN KEEPING OIL CHANGES AND EVERYTHING UP TO PART ON IT

ODI #11353407AIR BAGS,STRUCTURECRASH

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN HEAD ON FRONT COLLISION

ODI #11352973ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE VIBRATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SEVERAL OTHER UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOW DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED. THE MECHANIC LOCATED FAILURE CODE P0171 WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE ENGINE AND A POSSIBLE FUEL SYSTEM THAT WAS RUNNING WEAK OR A POSSIBLE VACUUM LEAK NEAR THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 90,000.

ODI #11352574ENGINE

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND THE CODE READS AS A PROBLEM WITH THE OXYGEN SENSOR (WHICH HAS BEEN A RECALL ON OTHER CHEVY CRUZE MODELS). OUR SPECIFIC VIN NUMBER HASN'T BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL BUT WE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE.

ODI #11351841ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

CAR STARTED SPUTTERING ON ACCELERATION AND AT CRUISING SPEEDS.. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH CODE P0171 FUEL SYSTEM TOO LEAN BANK 1. PCV VALVE LEAKING REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF VALVE COVER

ODI #11348554UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TURBO CHARGER

ODI #11344009VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

MY CAR ACTS AS IF IT IS GOING TO STALL OUT AT 20MPH, IT IS AUTOMATIC AND THE CAR JERKS VIOLENTLY WHEN IN MOTION AND CAN BE ON AND OFF. MY FIRST CODE THAT POPPED UP WAS FOR A MISFIRE, THE SECOND FOR SERVICING THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND GOES OVER 15MPH. ONCE I GET TO THE DESIRED SPEED IT'LL STOP JERKING AS BAD BUT IF I SLOW DOWN A LITTLE AND SPEED BACK UP IT STARTS ALL OVER AGAIN AND DOES NOT FEEL LIKE PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR IS MAKING THE CAR MOVE AT ALL. I REPEATEDLY PRESS ON THE GAS AND LET GO TO TRY TO GET IT TO STOP BUT CONTINUE IN MOTION. IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE OVER THE WEEK AND I HAVE CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS AND CHECKED FOR LEAKS.

ODI #11342663ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AFTER BEING PARKED ,NO CODES SHOW UP WHEN DIAGNOSED, HEARD THERE WAS RECALL FOR THAT BUT IT DOESN'T SHOW FOR MY CAR

ODI #11339561UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE CAR SHAKES AND TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION STALLS WHEN YOU DRIVE THE POWER STEERING LOCKS AND WHEN YOU BRAKE THE CAR SHAKES LIKE CRAZY AND THE RPM IS DOWN TO 2-3 I WAS WITH MY NEW BORN BABY WHILE THE CAR SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSTATE AND WE ALMOST GOT HIT BY A SEMI AND THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED OUR BUISNESS

ODI #11337915AIR BAGSCRASH

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO WARNING. THERE WAS NO INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND WAS TOWED AWAY BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD NOT MADE A DECISION ON THE STATUS OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CALLED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,593.

ODI #11331596POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

I JUST HAD WORK DONE ON THE ENGINE FOR THE 5TH TIME IN THE LAST 2 YEARS. ALL REPAIRS ARE RELATED TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING OR NOT REGULATING PROPERLY. THE FIRST TIME THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE REPAIRS TO THE ENGINE HAVE COST ME ALMOST $3000 AND THAT IS NOT INCLUDING NORMAL MAINTENANCE. THE MOST RECENT ISSUE IS THE TURBOCHARGER BYPASS VALVE. I HAD IT REPLACED ON 6/27/20 AND THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON WITH THE SAME CODE ON 6/28/20. WHEN I HAD WORK DONE AT THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP IN AUGUST/SEPTEMBER OF 2019 I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THEY ARE SEEING IN ALMOST ALL CHEVY CRUZES. I'VE BEEN TOLD THIS AT 5+ DIFFERENT DEVICE CENTERS WHILE GETTING REPAIRS DONE ON THE ENGINE OR GENERAL MAINTENANCE DONE. THE CAR HASN'T EVEN REACHED 100,000 MILES AND I'M BEING TOLD I PROBABLY NEED A NEW ENGINE. THIS IS NOT OK. I'VE BOUGHT AND REPAIRED THIS CAR AT CHEVY DEALERSHIPS. ALL MY ENGINE ISSUES HAPPEN WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION, AND THE CAR SHAKES A LOT DUE TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING EVEN THOUGH THE TEMPERATURE GAGE READING IS NORMAL. SOME OF MY REPAIRS WERE DONE WITH THE WRONG VIN NUMBER RECORDED. THE REPAIRS WERE RECORDED UNDER MY 2014 CHEVY CRUZE. IT SHARED THE SAME LICENSE PLATE BUT THE 2014 CRUZE WAS TOTALED IN 2017.

ODI #11330613ENGINE

VALVE COVER LEAK. *TR

ODI #11324857ENGINE

SAME OVERHEATING ISSUES AS MENTIONED IN 2011-2014 WATER PUMP RECALL. ALL 2015+ MODELS NEED TO BE INCLUDED IN RECALL. I HAVE PAID A LOT TO HAVE ISSUE FIXED BUT CAR IS STILL OVERHEATING. PLEASE UPDATE AND INCLUDE 2015 MODELS IN RECALL. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR.

ODI #11323927SERVICE BRAKES

WHEN GOING IN REVERSE TRIED TO PUSH ON THE BRAKE IT'S REALLY HARD YOU HAVE TO PUSH HARD BUT IT WON'T START. *TR

ODI #11322566ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

I WAS CROSSING A HIGHWAY WHEN MY 2015 CHEVY CRUZE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND EXPERIENCED A LOSS IN POWER, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS THEN DISPLAYED ACROSS MY DASH, I MANAGED TO LIMP IT HOME AND THEN TOOK IT TO THE MECHANICS THE NEXT DAY. THE MECHANICS CHECKED THE CODES AND FOUND THAT, A ENGINE MISFIRE WAS DETECTED, THE FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL MOD WAS NOT AVAILABLE, OR THERE WAS A COMMUNICATION PROBLEM, THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, THE DIGITAL RADIO RECEIVER CONTROLLER WAS NOT AVAILABLE, OR WAS EXPERIENCING A COMMUNICATION PROBLEM, AND THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL WAS DISPLAYING FAILURES IN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT, AND LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THE HVAC CONTROL MODULE. IT TURNS OUT THAT DUE TO A MANUFACTURER ERROR (CHEVY/ GENERAL MOTORS) THAT THE CARS IGNITION COIL TOWERS HAD BURNED OFF ON CYLINDERS 2 & 4 AND HAD TAKEN OUT THE SPARK PLUGS AS WELL. SO DUE TO THIS MANUFACTURER ERROR, NOT ONLY WAS EVERYONE IN MY VEHICLE PLACED AT DANGER, BUT I ALSO HAD TO GET EVERYTHING REPLACED FOR A TOTAL OF $432.80 A COUPLE OF DAYS AFTER FINDING OUT I HAD BEEN LAYED OFF OF WORK.

ODI #11321118ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MY RADIO CONNECTION GOES IN AND OUT. IT STOP AUTOMATIC AND RESTART AUTOMATIC. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH BATTERY, REPLACED COUPLE OF TIMES. *TR

ODI #11316514ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

MY CAR IS CONSTANTLY SHAKING AND JOLTING ITSELF FORWARD, LAGGING IN CHANGING GEARS. I HAVE PAID OVER 5000 DOLLARS IN ONE YEAR TO FIX THIS ISSUE AND EVERY TIME I FIX SOMETHING, THE LIGHT COMES BACK ON AND A NEW CODE IS BROUGHT UP. ALWAYS THE SAME PROBLEM, NEVER BEING FIXED.

ODI #11310697UNKNOWN OR OTHER

MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAS BEEN SERVICED TWICE FOR BEING STUCK. EITHER IT WON'T ROLL BACK UP OR IT WON'T ROLL DOWN. I HAVE MY CAR SERVICED BY A CHEVY DEALER. THE WINDOW IS CURRENTLY STUCK ALL THE WAY DOWN. THIS WOULD BE THE THIRD TIME THAT THOS HAS OCCURED. IT IS ONLY AFFECTING MY DRIVER WINDOW. ALL OTHER WINDOWS OPEN AND CLOSE WITHOUT AND ISSUES.

ODI #11298812UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

THE CAR OVERHEATS WHENEVER THE AIR IS TURNED ON. REPLACED THERMOSTAT AND HAD THE RADIATOR REPLACED. NO RESOLUTION.

ODI #11297101ENGINE

BOUGHT A USED 2015 CHEVY CRUZE LTZ, CARFAX CHECKED OUT EXCEPT FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS A YEAR OLD IT FAILED EMISSIONS TESTING 5/2019 (NO DETAILED INFORMATION OF THE WORK DONE, ASSUMING WORK DONE) BUT IT SHOWS AS PASSING EVER SINCE UNTIL DECEMBER 2019. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 12/20\19 COMING TO A STOP OR RIGHT AS CAR WAS PARKED, CODE P0420 ON 12/24/19 FAILED EMISSIONS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED 12/26/19, CAR PICKED UP 12/28/19 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AGAIN SAME DAY AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS, STARTING CAR BUT WAS STATIONARY, CAR RETURNED TO DEALER DTC OF P0420 AGAIN, 12/31 UNIVERSAL FLEX, CLAMP/WELD DONE. CAR PICKED UP 1/2/2020, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT.CAR RETURNED TO DEALER 1/20/2020. TOLD POSSIBLY FAULTY AFTERMARKET CATALYTIC CONVERTERS USED, ORDERING CATALYTIC CONVERTER FROM GM. WAITING FOR THAT TO TAKE PLACE.

ODI #11296850VISIBILITY/WIPER

WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER IS IN MOTION THE ARM REACHES TOO FAR TO THE LEFT AND GET STUCK OR ARM CONNECTION UNDER THE WINDSHIELD THAT LOOK LIKE A BALL IN SOCKET DISLOCATES WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN. CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

ODI #11291842UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH INTERIOR FOGGING OF MY WINDOW AND NOTICED WATER DRIPS ON THE INSIDE OF MY WINDSHIELD DURING DRY WEATHER AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. ALTHOUGH THEY COULD NOT FIND A LEAK THEY REPLACED THE SEAL. THAT LASTED A WHILE (SPRING AND SUMMER) THEN IT RETURNED AGAIN AND I GETTING THE SAME ISSUES. I WILL BE DRIVING AND THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOWS FOG THEN FREEZE. THIS IS WHEN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR IS WARM.

ODI #11291875VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

DRIVING TO WORK CAR OVERHEATED ALL ANTIFREEZE WAS GONE.GOT A NEW HOSE PUT ON STILL SMELLING ANTIFREEZE THEN PCV WENT OUT WHY HAVEN'T THEY DID A RECALL ON THIS DANGEROUS CAR.TRRAVELING NOVER BRIDGE CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN WOULDN'T PICK UP SPEED.EACH TIME STOP IT DIDN'T WANT TO GO SPUTTERIN FOUND OUT PCV IS BAD WENT TO LOOK UP EVERYONE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND THERES NO RECALL WHY

ODI #11289912FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TWICE FOR OIL LEAKS, PROBLEMS WITH THE PCV SYSTEM AND INTAKE MANIFOLD. AFTER THE ITEMS WERE REPAIRED AT THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE TURNS OFF AT IDLE AND ROUGH IDLES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM STILL GOES OFF AND ON. THE VEHICLE HAS TURNED OFF WHILE STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS.

ODI #11288244UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TERRIBLE SMELL MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. WHEN I DRIVE THE VEHICLE MY EYES WATER. THERE IS NO HEAT OR AIR ON BUT HOT AIR IS COMING INTO THE CAB.THERE IS A REALLY BAD SMELL IN THE CAB AFTER A DEALERSHIP ALREADY REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER LESS THAN FOUR MONTHS AGO. THERE HAVE BEEN EXTENSIVE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE TIME AND TIME AGAIN LIKE STALLING ON THE FREEWAY WITH NO WARNING SIGNS, BELTS REPAIRS, EXHAUST PROBLEMS, ETC. I HAVE NOT EVEN OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR THREE YEARS,

ODI #11287907POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

PURCHASED VEHICLE USED 8/2017. 5/2018 CAR SMOKING AND OVERHEATING WHILE DRIVING. WATER PUMP REPLACED. STILL HAVING ISSUES WITH CAR OVERHEATING WHILE DRIVING, I WAS REPLACING COOLANT ABOUT ONCE A MONTH. TWICE THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING WAS REPLACED, 8/2018 AND 11/2018. CAR HAD ISSUES AGAIN OVERHEATING WHILE DRIVING IN 4/2019. AN INTERCOOLER PIPE, PVC PIPE, WATER PIPE, AND WATER HOSE WERE REPLACED. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN IN 9/2019, MANY ISSUES WERE FOUND BUT I ONLY HAD ENOUGH MONEY TO REPAIR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. AT THIS POINT I WAS REPLACING COOLANT EVERY TWO WEEKS TO AVOID THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND AT TIMES IT WAS A VISIBLE PUDDLE COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR. 11/20/2019 I RETURNED TO GET A SENSOR AND ANOTHER THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACED. 11/27/2019 I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE SHOP AFTER MY VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING WHILE DRIVING. I PULLED OVER AND COOLANT WAS QUICKLY DRIPPING OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR. THE RADIATOR WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THE CAR WAS RETURNED TO ME I NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS NOISY AND THERE WAS A SCREECHY SOUND UPON ACCELERATION. I HAD TROUBLE PICKING UP SPEED. I GOT TO THE GAS STATION ABOUT A MILE AWAY AND TURNED OFF THE CAR TO GET GAS. WHEN I TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SHAKE, REV UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN, AND THEN CUT OFF. I TRIED A FEW TIMES TO START THE CAR UP AND IT HAPPENED EVERY TIME. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE REPAIR SHOP AND HAD THE CAR TOWED BACK THE SAME NIGHT. THEY WERE ABLE TO LOOK AT IT ON 11/29/2019 AND REPORTED THAT THEY SAW NO ISSUES. IN DISBELIEF, I PICKED UP THE CAR, AND I DROVE AROUND FOR ALMOST A WEEK. I ENDED UP COMING BACK TO RIDE ALONG WHILE A TECHNICIAN TEST DROVE THE CAR. HE SAW AND HEARD THE SAME ISSUES THAT I CLEARLY HAD WITH THE VEHICLE. WE RETURNED BACK TO THE SHOP AND HE DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT SHOWED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE TURBOCHARGER.

ODI #11288007ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT/ANTI FREEZE, WHICH HAD TO BE REPLENISHED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A WATER PUMP FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.

ODI #11287689POWER TRAIN

CAR HAD BEEN REPAIRED FOR A CRACKED RADIATOR. DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOWED THAT TURBOCHARGER IS MALFUNCTIONING. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS ISSUES WITH ENGINE THE ENGINE STALLING. UPON DRIVING THE ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE IS ABNORMAL, LOUD ENGINE NOISES UPON ACCELERATION AND AND CAR DOES NOT PICK UP SPEED AT A FAST ENOUGH RATE TO SAFELY MERGE INTO TRAFFIC AND NAVIGATE AT A SAFE SPEED.

ODI #11287240ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR A NUMBER OF "IDIOT" LIGHTS WOULD TURN ON. FOR EXAMPLE, EMERGENCY BRAKE WHEN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT ON. ADDITIONALLY, THE DIGITAL SCREEN GAVE ME SERVICE MESSAGES SUCH AS "SERVICE PARKING ASSIST", "SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT" AND OTHERS. WHILE DRIVING, THE RADIO SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND ALL MY DASHLIGHTS TURNED OFF THEN CAME BACK ON FOR A MOMENT THEN TURNED OFF AGAIN. MY RPM, MPH, GAS GAUGE, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES WERE ALSO NOT WORKING. THE ENTIRE DIGITAL SCREEN ON THE DASHBOARD DID NOT GIVE SPEED, TIRE PRESSURE, OIL PRESSURE, OR ANY OTHER READINGS.ALL OF THESE THINGS OCCURRED WHILE PARKED AND DRIVING. I WAS DRIVING ON BOTH CITY STREETS AND A HIGHWAY.

ODI #11282308ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

STARTED CAR AND IT RANDOMLY THE SERVICE STABILITY TRAK LIGHT CAME ON. STARTED TO DRIVE HOME AND CAR STARTED SPUTTERING AND SHAKING AS IF IT WANTED TO CUT OFF. GOT HOME TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON THE LIGHT WENT OFF BUT CAR STILL SPUTTERS AND SHAKES AND HESITATES TO ACCELERATE.

ODI #11280944ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING FINE, I DROVE IT THE NIGHT PRIOR BACK HOME AND PARKED IT IN MY GARAGE LIKE I NORMALLY DO. WHEN I WENT TO LEAVE THE NEXT MORNING, THE CAR WOULD NOT START. THE ENGINE WOULDN'T EVEN TURN OVER BUT THE RADIO AND WHAT NOT WOULD TURN ON. WE TRIED JUMPING THE CAR, CHARGING THE BATTERY, CHANGING THE BATTERY OUT AND NOTHING WORKED. WE GOT IT TOWED TO THE AUTO SHOP AND THEY SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT FIX THE VEHICLE AS IT'S ELECTRICAL. WE LIVE IN THE DESERT AND THE CLOSEST DEALER IS OVER AN HOUR AWAY IN PALM SPRINGS SO NOW WE HAVE TO GET THE VEHICLE TOWED THERE, AT OUR EXPENSE, TO TRY AND GET IT LOOKED AT

ODI #11280466STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

CAR SURGES, ENGINE LOSES POWER OFF, C/S TRACTION CONTROL/STABILITRAC LIGHT COMES ON DASH, DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATING ON THEIR OWN, WE HAVE PUT NEW BATTERY NEW NEGATIVE CABLE WITH NEW BOLT. CAR AT SPEED 60- 65 THIS HAPPEN,DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND INTERSTATE. I DROVE CAR 3 TIMES HAPPENED, TECH DROVE CAR THIS HAPPENED, CAR BEEN CHECKED AT DEALER 3 TIMES AND STILL AT DEALER AS OF 11/16/2019

ODI #11280327POWER TRAIN

ON OCTOBER 25, 2019 MY TURBO FAILED LEADING DEBRIS TO CLOG MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER LEADING IT TO FAIL AS WELL. I BOUGHT MY CAR NEW ON OCTOBER 10, 2015. SINCE BUYING IT, MY WATER PUMP FAILED TWICE, CAMSHAFT COVER REPLACED TWICE, THERMOSTAT REPLACED, OIL TUBE AND PAN REPLACED TWICE, COOLANT TUBE REPLACED ONCE. EVERY TIME I BROUGHT IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP, I REPORTED THE CAR'S PROBLEM OF IDLING ROUGH WHILE IN DRIVE AT A STOP LIGHT OR IN PARK IN MY DRIVEWAY AND EVERY TIME, THE DEALERSHIP REPORTED THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. WHEN I WAS TOLD MY TURBO HAD FAILED, THEY SAID THAT'S WHY MY CAR WAS IDLING ROUGH. EVERY TIME ONE OF THESE PROBLEMS OCCURRED, I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. I AM LUCKY I WASN'T HIT OR KILLED IN ANY OF THESE INSTANCES.

ODI #11280137ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I BOUGHT THE CAR USED. AFTER A FEW DAYS I HEARD A TICKING UNDER THE HOOD & ALSO WHEN I GOT TO 60 MPH I COULD FEEL VIBRATION IN THE GAS PEDAL & SOUNDED LIKE A BUMBLE BEE UNDER THE HOOD. I TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM. THEY SAID THAT WITH THE LT1 IT OFFS COMMON NOISE FOR THE PURGE SOLENOID TO MAKE THE TICKING NOISE THAT IT WAS NORMAL. THE VIBRATION THEY SAID WAS A PEBBLE GOT UNDER MOTOR MOUNT & WAS CAUSING VIBRATION. HE GOT THE PEBBLE OUT & READJUSTED. A WEEK LATER WAS DOING IT AGAIN & THE TICKING NOISE WAS ALOT WORSE. HE FINALLY CHANGED THE PURGE SOLENOID & IT STILL TICKED BUT NOT NEARLY AS BAD. BUT HE SAID HE COULDN'T HEAR THE NOISE AT 60 MPH & ONLY A LITTLE OF THE VIBRATION IN PEDAL. I'M REALLY REGRETTING BUYING THIS CAR. IF I KNEW IT WOULD HAVE ALL THESE ISSUES I COULD OF KEPT DRIVING MY OLDER CAR WITH NO CAR PAYMENT. HE SAID THAT CHEVROLET KNEW ABOUT THE PURGE SOLENOID ISSUE BUT HAVEN'T FIXED IT. CAR HAD 87K MILES WHEN I BOUGHT IT & NOW HAS 90K. AFTER WE BOUGHT 1 OF THE SALESMEN REFERRED TO IT AS A THROW AWAY CAR. YEAH I JUST THREW AWAY 11K GETTING IT

ODI #11279634ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 11/05 AND THAT AFTERNOON THE CAR STARTED TO IDLE HARD AND SPUTTER WHEN STOPPED. THE ERROR CODES READ FOR A MAF SENSOR; HAD THAT AND THE ENGINE AIR FILTER REPLACED, AND THE CAR STILL SPUTTERED BUT THE LIGHT WENT OUT. I PURCJASED THE CAR IN 2015, IT HAD 2300 MILES AT THE TIME, AND WOULD MAKE NOTICEABLE ENGINE NOISE SOON AFTER. I TOOK IT BACK BUT THE DEALERSHIP MECHANICS SAID THAT IT WAS A SENSOR AND NOT TO WORRY UNTIL THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON; THEY WERE TALKING ABOUT THE THE MAF. ON 11/12/2019, THE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN. ALSO, THE STABILLITRAK LIGHT COMES ON/OFF.

ODI #11278582ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON CAR STARTED BLOGGING DOWN DROPPING RPMS WHILE DRIVING, AS I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP THE CAR WOULD DROP RPMS AND THEN GO ABOVE THEN NORMAL IDLE RPMS BUT SEEMED TO WANT TO GO WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BREAK. . WHEN THE CAR IS OFF THE CODE IS READING THE THROTTLE POSITION AT 16.5% WHEN IT SHOULD BE AT ZERO! WHEN THE CAR IS ON THE THROTTLE POSITION READS AT 40% NOT 100%. IT IS A HUGE CONCERN CONSIDERING THE THROTTLE CAN GET STUCK AT ANY POINT AND THEIR GOES MY LIFE AS WELL AS MY 2 YEAR OLDS LIFE.

ODI #11278732ENGINE

I NOTICED ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING THAT MY ENGINE WAS RUNNING VERY HOT. WHEN I ARRIVED TO MY DESTINATION, I POPPED THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED EXTREMELY LOW COOLANT LEVEL. ALSO NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDER MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL SHOP TO BE EVALUATED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY WATER PUMP & THERMOSTAT. I AM ONLY AT 41,000 MILES.

ODI #11277146ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, AN ABNORMAL ODOR WAS DETECTED AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FELIX CHEVROLET (3330 S FIGUEROA ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90007, (213) 290-1925) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TURBO ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. THERE WAS ALSO EVIDENCE OF OIL RESIDUE BEING DISPERSED THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,841.

ODI #11277153ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) KEEPS GOING OUT. HAD TO REPLACE IT TWICE IN 1 YEAR AND POSSIBLY AGAIN SOON. THE CAR WOULD START, IT WOULD SHAKE A LITTLE BIT WHILE DRIVING THROUGH THE CITY, THE AC WOULD STOP WORKING AS WELL. IF I MADE FREQUENT STOPS (RUNNING ERRANDS) IT WOULD EVENTUALLY NOT START AGAIN. I WOULD HAVE TO LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT AN HOUR BEFORE I COULD GET IT TO START AGAIN. DEALERSHIP IDENTIFIED THAT IT WAS THE ECM BUT CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHY IT KEEPS BURNING OUT. SO FAR THE WARRANTY HAS COVERED THIS BUT NOW IT DOES NOT. THE CAR HAD 9000 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT.

ODI #11271400STEERING

VEHICLE STARTED TO DISPLAY "SERVICE STABILITRAK" ON DIC PANEL AFTER RUNNING THROUGH A PUDDLE ON A FREEWAY ONRAMP. ALSO, FROM TIME TO TIME, WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, YOU CAN FEEL A SUDDEN JOLT OR POP (WHEEL GETS EASY TO TURN FOR A COUPLE OF INCHES OF TRAVEL). POPPING CHIEFLY HAPPENS AT SLOW SPEEDS, SUCH AS TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR SERVICE. THEY READ C0710 AND C055C CODES. ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDS A NEW STEERING GEAR. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 40,000 MILES.

ODI #11267356UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

INTERNAL SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN IDLING OR WHEN ACCELERATING. MECHANIC COULDNT SOLVE TO RECOMMENDED GOING TO DEALERSHIP. THEY DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY IGNITION COIL AND LOOSE SPARK PLUG. I LATER FOUND OUT THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN AS THIS IS A KNOW ISSUE ON CHEVYS HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/TSBS/2014/SB-10090461-2280.PDF

ODI #11257176ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

I GOT MY CHEVY CRUZE LESS THAN 3 YEARS AGO. ON TUESDAY MY CAR TURN ON THE ENGINE LIGHT. WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY CAR STARTED SHAKING,LINKING AND SMOKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HWY. I WENT TO THE LEADER ON THURSDAY BECAUSE I GOT SCARED. DENNY TOLD I CANNOT DRIVE MY CAR LIKE THAT FOR MY SAFETY. I LEFT MY CAR IN THE LEADERSHIP. IT'S BEING 4 DAYS WITHOUT ANSWER. MY CAR HAVE FULL GUARANTEED AND THEY OFFERED ME A COURTESY CAR. SO THERE ME WITHOUT ANSWERS AND NOT CAR. I WENT TO THE LEADER AND DENNY ANSWER IT THAT THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THE CAR GOING TO BE FIX, BUT THAT IF I WANT I CAN TAKE THE CAR WITH ME. I JUST CAN BELIEVE NO ONE CARE ABOUT THE CUSTOMER SAFETY. HE TOLD ME I COULDN'T DRIVE MY CAR LIKE THAT NOW HE DOESN'T CARE IF I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT WITH A CAR THAT SHOULDN'T BE DRIVE. THEY JUST WANT ME TO APPLY FOR A NEW CAR. WHEN I DON'T NEED A NEW CAR. I FEEL MY CAR IS STILL NEW. I ONLY HAVE IT FOR 2 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS LESS THAN 75K MILES. I NEED SOMEONE TO HELP BECAUSE THIS CAR HAVE ALL THIS RECALLS AND JUST BECAUSE I'M SPANISH AND FEMALE THEY THINK I WON'T DO NOTHING ABOUT.

ODI #11257128POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

MY CAR STARTED SHAKING, SMOKING AND LICKING WHILE DRIVING. AT FIRST IN THE DEALER TOLD I WON'T BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR LIKE THAT. NOW AFTER 3 DAYS WITHOUT ANSWER THEY WANTS TO TAKE THE CAR WITHOUT FIXING THE CAR. I'M SCARE TO DRIVE A CAR THAT IS SHAKING. I'M VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY LIFE SAFETY

ODI #11252748ENGINE

TURBO HAD TO BE REPLACED AT APPROXIMATELY 50K MILES. THE MALFUNCTION NEARLY CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY, AND WAS NOT DRIVABLE UNTIL FIXED. NOW, AT 73K MILES, THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AFTER STUTTERING ON THE FREEWAY WHILE MY 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING IT HOME LAST NIGHT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, AND IT IS NOT DRIVEABLE AGAIN. THIS IS HOW IT ACTED THE FIRST TIME THE TURBO WENT OUT. RECENTLY I HAVE WORRIED ABOUT TURNING LEFT WHEN CARS ARE EVEN SOMEWHAT CLOSE, AS IT LOSES POWER.

ODI #11252661ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DOES'N KEEP TIME/WHEN YOU TURN OFF

ODI #11246751VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *LD *JS

ODI #11246224SERVICE BRAKES

BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES HARD AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE ON OCCASION. FEELS LIKE THE BRAKE HAS A LOSS OF THE POWER ASSIST. AFTER STARTING THE CAR, PUT IT IN DRIVE, RELEASE THE BRAKE, VEHICLE BEGINS TO MOVE, APPLY BRAKE, BRAKE PEDAL BECOME VERY HARD WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE NEEDED TO STOP THE VEHICLE.

ODI #11244975ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

WHEN STARTING THE CAR, A PREVIOUSLY USED 2015 CHEVY CRUZE LT, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE MESSAGES 'SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL' AND 'SERVICE STABILITRAK' APPEARED. WHEN DRIVING, THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE REDUCTION IN ACCELERATION POWER.

ODI #11242757POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND WAS DIFFICULT TO CRANK. ALSO, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND AND DID NOT MOVE. FURTHERMORE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED TURAN FOLEY CHEVROLET BUICK (1123-B US 49, GULFPORT, MS 39503, (228) 206-0289), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.

ODI #11234830STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

THE SCREEN GOES BLACK SOMETIMES. THE CAR SHUTS OFF BY IT SELF. IT GIVES DIFFERENT WARNINGS ONE WAS ELECTRIC STABILITY CONTROL AND THE OTHER WAS CHECK POWER STEERING. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME MORE THAN ONCE AND ON THE ROAD AND IN A PARKING LOT. I BROUGHT IT TO WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND THEY THOUGHT THEY FIXED IT BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY.

ODI #11234188ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

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.

ODI #11234287ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RUN HOT AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WATER OUTLET WAS BREAKING APART AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN HOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BEST CHEVROLET (2600 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, KENNER, LA 70062, (504) 315-7790) WHERE THE DEFECT WAS OFFICIALLY DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CHEVROLET MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

ODI #11230783ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THERMOSTAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WERE MINERAL DEPOSITS IN THE ENGINE AND ALSO THE WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING TO INDICATE THAT THE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

ODI #11230889POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

PURCHASED NEW. REPEATED FAILURES OF COOLANT RESERVOIR, REPLACE TURBOCHARGER 2X, REPLACED WATER PUMP, TANK REPLACEMENT, INTAKE MANIFOLD, VALVE COVER AND PCV PIPE, AND NOW ANOTHER FAILURE, HEAD GASKET FAILURE.

ODI #11230327ENGINE

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDS REPLACED BUT UNABLE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO VEHICLE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE

ODI #11228498AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

DRIVING IN A TURNING LANE, AND A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME WITHOUT LOOKING, SWERVED TO AVOID THE VEHICLE AND HIT A STATIONERY TRUCK PRETTY HARD, SUSTAINED INJURIES FROM THE ACCIDENT AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS IN THE VEHICLE DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE.

ODI #11220493POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I HAD STOPPED AT THE STORE. WHEN I CAME OUT AND STARTED MY CAR. IT INSTANTLY MADE A LOUD WHISTLING NOISE. I OPENED THE HOOD NOTHING OBVIOUS. WHEN LEFT I PULLED OUT ON THE MAIN HIGHWAY AND IT STALLED. PROBLEM WAS THE PCV VALVE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAUSING SEVERAL OTHER MAJOR ISSUES AFTER THE FAILURE

ODI #11220219ENGINE

VEHICLE WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 45 MILES PER HOUR WHEN I RECEIVED A CHIME ALARM TELLING ME MY CAR WAS OVERHEATED. NO WARNING BEFORE THIS OF LOW COOLANT. DIAGNOSED AS A FAILED WATER PUMP. DID A GOOGLE SEARCH AND COME TO FIND OUT SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THIS HAPPENING TO THIS YEAR AND MAKE OF VEHICLE. MY CAR HAS 57,000 MILES ON IT AND MANY COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN SENT OUT BY OTHERS OF THIS ISSUE. I THINK ITS TIME TO TAKE ACTION AS THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. I WAS PROUD TO BUY A CHEVY CRUZE AND FEEL ASHAMED OF MYSELF FPR NOT LOOKING UP ISSUES BEFORE I BOUGHT IT.VEHICLE WENT I TO LIMP MODE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE AND COULD HAVE CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT.

ODI #11219369SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CAR OVERHEAT, THE ELECTRIC FAN ASSEMBLY WIRES MELTED AND WAS BURNING, THE FAN CEASED TO WORK, NO WARNING WAS GIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON CITY/TOWNSHIP STREETS. THE HEATER CORE IS LEAKING, SO AFTER REPLACING ALL OTHER COMPONENTS AND A PRESSURIZED TEST, THAT IS THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY FOR LEAK TO BE SEEN.

ODI #11218759POWER TRAIN

WHILE DRIVING, OVERHEAT ALARM ACTIVATED. ARROW ON HOT. MESSAGE SAID TURN OFF A/C IDLE ENGINE. I TURNED OFF A/C AND PLACED INTO NEUTRAL. HOT ARROW WENT DOWN. I PULLED OVER. TURNED CAR OFF FOR 15 SECONDS. RESTARTED. DROVE HOME WITH A/C OFF FOR 5 MILES WITH NO PROBLEMS. AT HOME. ENGINE NOT HOT. FLUID LEVEL. OK. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND 119 COMPLAINTS FOR SAME ISSUE FOR SAME MODEL YEAR AND DOZENS FOR OTHER YEARS. WHY NO RECALL?

ODI #11217253POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

THE FRONT CRANK SHAFT SEAL IS BAD. IT MAKES THE ENGINE MAKE A VERY LOUD CHIRPING NOISE WHEN IT WARMS UP. IF YOU PULL THE OIL DIPSTICK OUT IT STOPS. I'VE HAD TO KEEP MY DIPSTICK OUT SO THAT IT DOESN'T CHIRP. IT'S CAUSING OTHER ISSUES WITH CAR. LIKE STABILITY CONTROL, FUEL MILEAGE AND HAVING TO CHANGE OIL MORE OFTEN. I'VE BEEN TRYING TO GET IT FIXED BUT HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO. I'M AFRAID THAT IT IS DAMAGING THE ENGINE MORE THAN NECESSARY. FROM WHAT I'VE LEARNED CHEVY IS AWARE THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THE CRUZE. BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED TO FIX THIS. SERVICE BULLETIN P11297B, 2-2015

ODI #11210111SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

WATER PUMP LEAKED, REPLACED THAT. HOSE TO THE WATER PUMP LEAKED, REPLACED THAT. NOW BLOWN HEAD GASKET. BREAKS HAVE SQUEAKED SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR.

ODI #11208122AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

HIT A SMALL ANIMAL AND A ROCK AND DIRT WITH FRONT END ALL AIR BAGS IN FRONT AND SIDE INFLATED EVEN THE PASSENGER SIDE THOUGH NO ONE SITTING IN THAT SEAT NEED TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL MECHANIC SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE

ODI #11207132AIR BAGS

CHECK AIRBAG INDICATOR ON DASH CAME ON AT 79,000 MILES

ODI #11204062AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

MY HUSBAND WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 M.P.H. HE WAS LOOKING IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR. WHEN HE LOOKED AHEAD, THE SUV IN FRONT OF HIM WAS STOPPED FOR THE VEHICLE AHEAD TO TURN. BY THE TIME HE SAW THE SUV WAS STOPPED, THERE WAS ABOUT 10-15 FEET BETWEEN OUR CAR AND THE SUV. HE BRAKED AND TRIED TO SWERVE TO THE SIDE TO MISS THE SUV BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. HE SLAMMED INTO THE REAR OF THE SUV. THE SUV SUFFERED MINOR DAMAGE. OUR VEHICLE SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT FRONT END DAMAGE AND WAS LATER TOTALED. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN OUR CAR.

ODI #11197300ENGINE

MY CHEVY CRUZE LT WILL SHOW A MESSAGE ON THE DASH READING AC OFF DUE TO HIGH ENGINE TEMP. AND ANOTHER MESSAGE SAYING ENGINE OVERHEATING IDLE ENGINE. NO MECHANIC CAN FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE AND THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING THE LAST TWO YEARS 2018 AND THIS YEAR 2019. MY AC IS NOT TURNED ON WHEN THIS MESSAGE APPEARS. IT TAKES ALL MY RADIATOR FLUID FROM THE RESERVOIR LEAVING MY FLUID EMPTY. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE THROUGH FORUMS REGARDING THE SAME PROBLEM OTHER CHEVY CRUZE OWNERS ARE HAVING AS WELL. HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM I HAVE.

ODI #11191245STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

THIS IS THE 2ND TIME IN 2 WEEKS I RUN IN TO SAME ISSUES DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) DISPLAYED: (1) POWER STEERING ISSUES (2) TRACTION CONTROL (3) STIBILTRACK (4) RPM GAUGE GOES NUTS (5) OIL LEVEL ZEROES OUT THEN REAPPEARS (6) SPEED METER BLANK OUT (7) RADIO (MP3 USB PLAYER STOPS WORKING ) (8) HEAD LIGHT FLICKER (HIGH BEAMS LOOK LIKE LOW BEAMS AND LOW BEAMS LIKE DIMMERS (9) STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND GETS STIFF BUT STILL DRIVE ABLE (10) DOES THIS FOR 1HR TO 3 HR CAR ACTS NORMAL BUT GOES NUTS AND LOSE GAS AT A 2GAL EVERY 15 MIN NORMALLY IT LAST LONGER BUT THEN GOES BACK TO CLOSE TO WHERE IT WAS BEFORE THIS STATED DEALER REPLACED THE PCV VALE HEAD AS HE SAID IT HAD A AIR LEAK ??? MILE ON CAR 71,000 USED AS A PERSONAL CAR AND LAST 1 1/2 AS A LYFT CAR AND A PVT OFFICE WHEN I HAD TO WORK AS A SECURITY GURD AND HAD TO REMAIN IN CAR IN OPEN LOT IN MIDDLE OF WINTER STORM WITH NO HEAT ( 36 HR ON WITH A 100 MILE BACK AND FORTH TRIP TO SITE FOR A WEEKEND )

ODI #11190156ENGINE

HAVE HAD TO CHANGE OUT THE THERMOSTAT THREE (3) TIMES IN ONE YEAR (MARCH 2018 TO MARCH 2019).

ODI #11189918ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ALARM GOES OFF RANDOMLY SAYS THE BACK DRIVER DOOR IS OPEN WHEN IT'S NOT. ALSO CHIMES CONSTANTLY WHEN TRYING TO PUT BACK WINDOW DOWN. I'VE TAKE IT TO PLACES AND THEY SAY IT'S GONNA BE 300 DOLLARS. I FEEL I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY FOR AN ISSUE THAT HAPPENED RANDOMLY AND IS HAPPENING TO MORE THAN JUST MY VEHICLE.

ODI #11186938AIR BAGS

AIR BAG LIGHT ON. FOR NOW REASON.

ODI #11183711VISIBILITY/WIPER

ONE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. IT MOVES UP A 1/2 INCH THEN MOVES BACK DOWN. WON'T GO ANY HIGHER THAN THAT. HAPPED OUT OF NOWHERE AND THE OTHER WORKS PERFECTLY FINE. IT LOOKS LIKE A BOLT OR SOMETHING IS LOOSE.

ODI #11183422ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

DRIVING MY 2015 CHEVY CRUZE LTZ RS ON A ROAD TRIP MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO A O2 SENSOR WHICH IS NO BIG DEAL, PLANNED ON REPLACING. BUT THE NEXT MORNING THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL CAME ON AND AFTER DOING RESEARCH ON THIS A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME THING HAPPEN TO THEM. SOME SAY A FAULTY GROUND WIRE ON THE BATTERY AND OTHERS SAY THEY HAD TO REPLACE A BUNCH OF SENSORS ON THE CAR. IT SEEMS TO NOT BE RUNNING SMOOTHLY AND DON'T WANT TO CHANGE A BUNCH OF SENSORS AND CABLES UNNECESSARILY IF GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND IT SEEMS LIKE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THERE SHOULD BE SOME KIND OF RECALL ON AT LEAST THE GROUND WIRE IF THAT IS THE PROBLEM.

ODI #11180523STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

TRIED TWICE, CAR DID NOT START. NO LIGHTS JUST DEAD. TRIED ONCE MORE STARTED, ALL LOOKED OK. DROVE 1/4 MILE ENGINE DIED WITH A CLUNK AND JERK, SERVICE POWER STEERING WARNING CAME ON, THEN SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING CAME ON. STEERED OFF ROAD (POWER STEERING WAS WORKING) PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, TRIED TO START SEVERAL TIMES. INTERIOR LIGHT CAME ON BUT WOULD NOT START. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES TRIED AGAIN, STARTED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS LIT. DROVE TO HOME AND WHILE IN REVERSE TO PARK, ENGINE DIED AGAIN.

ODI #11175185STEERING

WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, OR TURNING THERE WAS A SLIGHT GLITCH OR HESITATION IN STEERING.

ODI #11172664POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CHEVROLET AND PONTIAC CANNOT DO A DIAGNOSTIC UNLESS WE PAY THE COST ON WHAT EVER VEHICLE BEING RECALLED. THEY TOLD US TO SCHEDULE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND PAY FOR IT AND ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS ALSO. THEY ALSO SAID THE VEHICLES WARRANTIES HAS EXPIRED. SO THE DEFECTS ARE THE CUSTOMERS FAULT FOR PURCHASING THEIR PRODUCTS. THEY HAVE US PENDING FOR AND UNKNOWN REASON. WHEN THEY FIRST CALLED THEY DID MENTION A $500.00 VOUCHER OR A NEW CAR, BUT THAT CAME TO PASS ALSO. SOMEONE NAME .... REGIONAL SUPERVISOR TOLD US THAT, AND IT WAS ALL LIES. WE STILL PENDING....THIS IS A FOLLOW UP CLAIM # 8-4866033982.

ODI #11171458ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

MY DASHBOARD LIGHTS BEGIN FLASHING, THE RADIO TURNS OFF, THE BLINKER SOUND STOPS WORKING, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM, SERVICE STABILITRAC AND STEERING VEHICLE MESSAGES FLASH ON THE DASHBOARD. I SAW THIS ISSUE REPORTED IN A GM BULLETIN HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/TSBS/2015/SB-10057574-8899.PDF BUT MY DEALERSHIP SAID MY CAR ISN'T AFFECTED EVEN THOUGH IT IS THAT YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL AND THE SAME EXACT THINGS ARE HAPPENING. IT HAPPENS WHEN I AM DRIVING, IT STARTED OFF ONCE OR TWICE A TRIP, NOW IT IS CONSTANTLY HAPPENING SO MUCH SO I CANNOT EVEN LISTEN TO MUSIC. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE OFTEN WHEN I AM IN STOP/GO TRAFFIC.

ODI #11165031UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WHEN STARTING MY VEHICLE THIS MORNING MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND MY CAR WAS SPUTTERING WHENOT SITTING AT A LIGHT OR IDLING. WENT TO REPAIR SHOP FOR DUAGNOSIS. CAME UP WITH SEVERAL CODES. P0171- SYSTEM 2 LEAN BANK 1. SECOND CODE P0106 MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE ORESSURE/BAROMETER SENSOR, P0131 02 CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE BE S1. P1101 INTAKE AIR FLOW SYSTEM PERFORMANCE LOW. TCS ON. I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS COVERED BY THE VEHICLE WARRANTY.

ODI #11162583POWER TRAIN

VEHICLE EMITS A HAZARDOUS FUME FROM THE COOLANT RESERVOIR AND ENTERS THE CABIN WHEN HEATER IS USED. THIS IS USUALLY WHEN THE HEATER IS ON PARKED OR DRIVING. USUALLY AFTER THE CAR HAS HEATED UP TO NORMAL STANDARD.

ODI #11160614ENGINE

TAKATA RECALL. THE PROBLEM IS OUR WATER PUMP. THE CAR ONLY HAS 63,000 MILES ON IT. WE HAD IT FIXED BY A MECHANIC BUT CAN STILL SMELL ANTIFREEZE THE SAME SMELL WHEN THE WATER PUMP WENT OUT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. HOPEFULLY YOU PEOPLE CAN FIGURE THIS OUT OR IF THERE ARE MORE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE IT COST US A LOT OF MONEY AND HAD TO CANCEL APPOINTMENTS BECAUSE OF IT. THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN BY MY WIFE ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN SHE NOTICED SHE DIDN'T HAVE ANY HEAT PULLED INTO A DRIVEWAY AND SAW LOTS OF FLUID AROUND THE ENGINE WITH A STRONG SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE.

ODI #11156743ENGINE

WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED MY VEHICLE WASN'T GIVING OUT MUCH HEAT, I WAS FREEZING AND I EVEN LET MY CAR HEAT UP BEFORE LEAVING. SOON A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON SAYING "AC OFF DUE TO HIGH ENGINE TEMP" IT WAS THEN I LOOKED AND NOTICED MY TEMPERATURE GAGE AND REALIZED MY CAR WAS OVERHEATING. I GOT IT HOME SHUT IT OFF AND THE FAN WAS STILL GOING. SO I STARTED MY CAR AGAIN, LOOKED AT THE GAGES TO SEE THAT EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. I PROCEEDED TO TURN MY CAR BACK OFF AND THIS TIME THE FANS TURNED OFF. DOING SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE MANY CASES IN WHICH THIS IS HAPPENING WITH OTHER 2015 MODELS AND ALSO WITHIN 2014 BACK TO 2012. HOPING THIS IS AN ISSUE CHEVY CAN MAKE RIGHT.

ODI #11140538ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AROUND 70MPH, THE RADIO AND DASH LIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF, AND THE SERVICE STABILITRAK LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH. IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME ISSUE AS SB-10057574-8899.

ODI #11140661FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

A FEW WEEKS AGO MY COUSIN NOTICED A FUEL SMELL IN MY CAR AND I WENT TO GET IT CHECKED OUT AND THERE WAS A PIN HOLE IN MY FUEL LINE WHERE FUEL WAS LEAKING OUT OF.

ODI #11139491ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE KEY FOB FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHAMPION CHEVROLET OF AVON (183 S COUNTY RD 525 E, AVON, IN 46123, 317-350-1023) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE KEY FOB WAS FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,872.

ODI #11132289AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

THE DASH SHOW AIR BAG

ODI #11131059FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

WHEN I FILL MY CAR UP WITH FUEL, IT WILL NOT START. IT ACTS AS IF IT IS FLOODED.

ODI #11129698ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

11/14/17 ' PM CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) 11/15/17 ' HONDA DEALER REFERRED TO CHEVROLET DEALER DUE TO 'PROPRIETARY CODE' 11/16/17 ' 60191 MILES - CHEVROLET DEALER PERFORMED SUBLET REPAIRS - INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT 7/10/18 - 74,958 ' AM STARTED ROUGH; SERVICE STABILITRACK, TRACTION CONTROL, & CEL MECHANIC PULLED CODE P0300; CYLINDER #3 MISFIRE REPLACED SPARKS PLUGS - CLEANED FUEL INJECTORS PICKED UP CAR IN PM; ROUGH START - NO INDICATOR LIGHTS 7/11 - 75,029 ' PM CEL WHILE CLIMBING HILL MECHANIC PULLED CODE P0299; ENGINE UNDER BOOST & 'MULTIPLE MISFIRES' MECHANIC SUSPECTED WATER IN FUEL, ADDED LUCAS OIL FUEL TREATMENT 7/12 ' AM STARTED ROUGH; STABILITRACK, TRACTION CONTROL, & FLASH CEL 7/16 - 75,086 - DEALER PULLED CODES P0300, U0121, U0100 RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT BUT REPLACED COIL PACK 7/17 ' AM - CEL WHILE CLIMBING HILL DEALER PULLED CODE P0299; ENGINE UNDER BOOST REPLACED TURBO CHARGER, GASKET, SEALS, OIL FEED LINE, CORRECTED COOLANT LEVEL, CLEARED CODES - PERFORMED ROAD TEST 7/18 ' PM PICK-UP - STARTED ROUGH; SERVICE STABILITRACK, TRACTION CONTROL, & CEL 7/19 ' DEALER REPLACED SPARK PLUGS WITH OEM RECOMMENDED BRAND/TYPE - KEPT CAR OVERNIGHT FOR POSSIBLE 'COLD START' ISSUE 7/20 ' CAR READY FOR PICK UP 7/24 ' AM CEL WHILE CLIMBING HILL 7/25 ' AM CEL ON START ' WENT TO DEALER DEALER FOUND CEL NOT ON WHEN LOGGING MILEAGE DEALER KEPT CAR OVERNIGHT TO REPRODUCE PROBLEM 7/26 ' PM PICKED UP CAR 8/16 - STARTED ROUGH IN AM; STABILITRACK, TRACTION CONTROL, & FLASHING CEL CALLED DEALER; ASKED TO BRING CAR IN FOR CODES TO BE PULLED DEALER PULLED CODE P0300; HISTORY OF 186 MISFIRES, AND 'ECM COMMUNICATION TEMPORARILY LOST' 8/30 ' 77094 ' PICKED UP CAR; FAILED TO REPRODUCE ISSUE 9/11 ' 77736 ' HONDA DEALER ADVISED OF OIL LEAK DURING OIL CHANGE 9/14 ' 77960 ' CHEVROLET DEALER REPLACED LEAKING 'OIL RETURN LINE COMING FROM BOTTOM OF TURBO'

ODI #11123935ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE CAR JUST CLICKS AND WILL NOT START AND MAYBE 10 MINS LATER IT WILL START. DEALER SAY ELETRIAL IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THE RECALL FOR THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE IS NOT UNDER MY VIN EVEN THOUGH ALL THE OTHER 2011 TO 2015 CHEVY CRUZES ARE. ALSO 3 WEEKS AGO THE DASH WENT CRAZY AND STABLE CONTROL LIGHT AND ASB CALL CAME ON AND CAR WAS UNCONTROLABLE TO DRIVE TURN OFF AND RESTARTED IT AND THE WAS FINE UNTIL NOW

ODI #11123230AIR BAGSCRASH2 INJURIES

I WAS REAR ENDED BY A DRIVER TRAVELING OVER 45MPH WHILE I WAS AT A FULL STOP. THIS IMPACT SLAMMED MY VEHICLE INTO THE TRUCK INFRONT OF MINE, AND SHOULD HAVE CAUSED THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. DESPITE THE ONBOARD COMPUTER ALERTING ME THAT THEY HAD, NO AIRBAGS IN THE CAR DEPLOYED. THERE WAS HOWEVER A DISTINCT ODOR AND WHITE POWDER PRESENT, LEADING ME TO BELIEVE THEY MAY HAVE ATTEMPTED TO.

ODI #11121886STEERING

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ELECTRICAL FAILURE. I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY; AFTER PUTTING IT IN "DRIVE" THE CAR FISHTAILED AND THE "SERVICE STEERING WHEEL" MESSAGE CAME ON THE DASH. I BROUGHT IT TO SIMPSON CHEVROLET AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE "STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ELECTRICAL FAILURE" AND REPLACED THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR. THEY STATED THAT THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

ODI #11120034ENGINE

CAR JERKS AND SHAKES DUE TO ENGINE MALFUNCTION. ENGINE HAS A MANAFUCTERS CRACK AND IT SHAKES WHILE STATIONARY AND MOVING

ODI #11119815POWER TRAIN

COOLING SYSTEM CONTINUES TO LEAK AFTER BEING REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME NOW. THE CAR DOES NOT RETAIN COOLANT OR WATER TO KEEP THE ENGINE FROM OVERHEATING. THE CAR WILL OVERHEAT IF IT DOESN'T HAVE COOLANT OR WATER. I HAVE TO FILL THE RESERVOIR EACH TIME BEFORE DRIVING AND WHEN DRIVING I AM LIMITED TO ABOUT 8 HOURS WITHOUT THE AIR CONDITION ON.

ODI #11119636ENGINE

TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE A CONCERN THAT CHEVY CRUZE MIGHT HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE TURBO OF THE VEHICLE. MY CAR IS 3 YEARS OLD AND HAS NOW EXPERIENCED A TURBO ISSUE. I PERSONALLY KNOW OF 2 OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS WITHIN MY AREA THAT IS CURRENTLY GOING THROUGH THE SAME ISSUE.

ODI #11118979POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

WATER PUMP FAILURE. THE RECALL ON THE CRUZE IS FOR THE YEARS PRIOR AND STILL AN ISSUE FOR THE 2015 MODEL.

ODI #11112605ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE WENT IN FOR RECALL (15594: EMISSIONS RECALL ' NOX POSITION 1 SENSOR REPLACEMENT ' 2014-2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE) THEY REPLACED THE PART AND 13 MONTHS AFTER THE PART FAILED AGAIN. THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ONCE AGAIN ANOTHER FAULTY PART. VEHICLE IS STILL AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT IT IS 1 MONTH OVER THE WARRANTY.

ODI #11109755ENGINE

WHEN DRIVING MY 2015 CHEVY CRUZE DOWN THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED THAT THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CAR WAS GOING UP PAST THE NORMAL POINT AND THAT THE HEATER WAS NO LONGER WORKING. ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER THE DISPLAY SAID "A/C TURNED OFF DUE TO EXCESSIVE ENGINE HEAT" AND THEN THE CAR PROCEEDED TO GO INTO "LIMP" MODE WHERE IT COULD NO LONGER BE DRIVEN AND TOLD ME TO PULL OVER AND ALLOW IT TO IDLE. AFTER A MINUTE OR TWO WITH THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE NOT GOING DOWN, I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND HAD IT TOWED TO A GM CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO REPORTED THAT THE WATER PUMP HAD GONE OUT AND THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN LEAKING COOLANT.

ODI #11109536STEERING

WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING OR YOU ARE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, YOU CAN PLAY A GAME ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN YOU TURN LEFT OR RIGHT AND YOU FEEL A FEW BLOWS AND THUNDERS THAT ARE REALLY WORRYING BECAUSE I TAKE A LOT OF THE TRACK FOR AND WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

ODI #11101404UNKNOWN OR OTHER

LEAKING COOLANT: THERE ARE MULTIPLE POSTS ONLINE WITH THIS ISSUE YET CHEVROLET IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY. MY CAR, AND MANY MORE ARE LEAKING COOLANT DAILY. HAS ANYONE LOOKED INTO THIS, OR IS THIS BEING INVESTIGATED? WE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR A DEFECT THEY PRODUCED!

ODI #11100780UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, I HEARD A LOUD POP, AND THE SUNROOF GLASS SHATTERED. WE HAD NOT GONE UNDER ANY OVERPASS NOR WERE WE BEHIND ANY VEHICLE DROPPING LOOSE DEBRIS. TSB NO. 15224

ODI #11098741SERVICE BRAKES

BRAKES WORK ONE TIME FINE THEN THE NEXT IT WILL ALMOST PUT YOU THREW THE WINDOW .NO LOSS OF PETAL BUT SAME AMOUNT OF PRESSURE APPLIED TO PEDAL EVERYTIME AND RESULTING IN A NORMAL STOP TO A SHARP STOP.NEW ROTOR AND PAD 6 MONTHS AGO. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP WEAR THE BRAKE PADS AND THE ROTOR WERE REPLACED AND THEY SAID EVERYTHING AS FAR AS THE PADS AND ROTORS ARE GOOD ITS SOMETHING ELSE.(BRAKE BOASTER , BRAKE ASST, SWITCH) TALK DEALER AND THEY SAID IT NO A COVER PART IF IT A POWERTRAIN BRAKE BOOSTER OR BRAKE ASST SWITCH. EVERY EVERY DANGEROUS I WILL NOT LET MY FAMILY DRIVE THIS CAR UNTIL PROBLEM IS SOLVED.

ODI #11097157AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

AFTER I HAD STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, I BEGAN TO START A LEFT TURN, WHEN I WAS IMPACTED BY A DISTRACTED DRIVER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE OTHER CAR HIT ME DIRECTLY ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT PANEL, CRUSHING BOTH DOORS, BENDING THE FRONT AXLE, AND TOTALING MY CAR. AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT, MY HEAD HIT THE WINDOW, AND CAUSED IT TO SHATTER, GIVING ME A CONCUSSION.

ODI #11093801POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

APPRX. 29000 MILES. PROB. 1: HEATER STOPPED WORKIING, PROB. 2: VENT BLOWER MOTOR MAKING LOUD TINKING NOISE. PROB 3: FEEL PULSATING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, GOT REALLY BAD AND SERVICE STABILITRAK DISPLAY APPEARED. GOT TO DESTINATION, CAR PARKED COUPLE HOURS. UPON STARTING CAR AND PUTTING IN DRIVE WITH LIGHT ACCELERATION IT WOULDN'T MOVE, ACCELERATE MORE WOULD JUMP FORWARD THEN LOCK UP. NEXT DAY HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. PICKED CAR UP 7 DAYS LATER, IT DRIVES BUT NOW MAKES CHIRPING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING WITH BREAK COMPLETELY DEPRESSED, BREAK LINE CHIRPING AS WELL. WILL BRING BACK TO DEALER. ALL REPAIRS COVERED BY WARRANTY. 1 MONTH WARRANTY LEFT.

ODI #11090179ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

SERVICE STABILITRAK ERROR APPEARS ON DASH AND THE RADIO/TOUCH SCREEN TURNS OFF THREE TIMES IN 90 MINS. CHEVY DEALER SAYS MY VIN IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH SPECIAL COVERAGE [XXX] WHICH COVERS THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE ON OTHER 2015 CHEVY CRUZES. 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).*JB

ODI #11089743ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

CHEVY CRUZE BATTERY CABLE RECALL - SB-10057574-8899 "ON CERTAIN 2011'2015 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES, THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL CLAMP MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT CRIMP AT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL. OVER TIME, THE INTERNAL RESISTANCE INCREASES AND VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS DO NOT RECEIVE ADEQUATE POWER. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE FOLLOWING EFFECTS ARE POSSIBLE: THE RADIO/HVAC DISPLAY MAY TURN OFF AND ON; THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM, SERVICE STABILITRAC AND STEERING VEHICLE MESSAGES MAY COME ON AND OFF; THE TURN SIGNAL SOUND MAY NOT BE HEARD; 'BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE' AND 'SERVICE STEERING' MAY DISPLAY IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC); AND THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING MAY FLICKER. POWER STEERING ASSIST MAY ALSO BE LOST, AND GREATER EFFORT MAY BE NEEDED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT LOW SPEEDS OR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED.

ODI #11084422ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WIPERS STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDOW AND DRIVER CAN'T SEE

ODI #11083329ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM HAS EXPERIENCED 2 FAILURES WITHIN 45,000 MILES AND LESS THAN 3 YEARS. IT APPEARS THE RADAR SENSORS LOCATED IN THE REAR BUMPER FACIA ARE PRONE TO WATER PENETRATION AND DAMAGE. THE DEFECT MANIFESTS ITSELF WITH DIC REPORTING AN ISSUES WITH THE SYSTEM. WHEN FURTHER SYMPTOMS APPEAR THEY CAN BLANK THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND RADIO AS THE CAN COMM BUS IS LIKELY SHORTED. THERE IS NO WAY TO KNOW SPEED,FUEL AND OTHER INFORMATION. THERE IS NO TURN SIGNAL FEEDBACK AND CONSTANT FLICKERING OF FAULT INFORMATION FROM THE CLUSTER. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS > $100 DOLLARS AS THE DEALER SEEMED AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. THE FAULT CAN OCCUR AT ANY TIME DURING THE DRIVE CYCLE.

ODI #11082344ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

I AM HAVING THE ISSUE OF THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE. SPECIAL COVERAGE 14311 WAS NOT ADDED TO MY CAR TO GET THIS REPAIR FIXED! WHILE DRIVING THE MY LINK CONSTANTLY REBOOTS, STABILITY TRACK POPS UP ON THE DASH, HVAC SHUTS OFF TOO

ODI #11075163UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE WATER PUMP IS LEAKING IN THE EXACT SAME AREA AS STATED IN THE RECALL FOR THE 2011-2014 CRUZE. THE AC OFF ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED AND EVERYTHING IS EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE RECALL. NOT SURE THAT THE RECALL COVERED EVERY VEHICLE THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO. A CLOSER LOOK NEEDS TO BE TAKEN AT THE VEHICLES.

ODI #11073000AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS1 INJURY

I WAS DRIVING AND WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PROCEEDED TO EXCEL FORWARD. THE CAR WAS ONLY GOING BETWEEN 10-15 MILES PER HOUR WHEN WITHOUT HITTING OR CURBING ANYTHING MY TIRE BLEW. RIGHT AFTER THE TIRE BLEW ALL (6) SIX OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. WHEN THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED THE CAR QUICKLY FILLED WITH SMOKE LIKE AIR. THE AIRBAGS CAUSED ME TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE AND I STEERED THE CAR OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AT SUCH TIME, ONSTAR CAME ACROSS THE SPEAKERS AND ASKED IF WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT AND IF WE NEEDED THE POLICE &/OR AN AMBULANCE. WE YELLED TO THE ONSTAR PERSON THAT WE THOUGHT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE BECAUSE OF THE SMOKE LIKE SUBSTANCE AND THAT WE NEEDED THE POLICE THAT WE WERE ON ONLY VEHICLE THAT HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. I STILL HAVE NO CLUE WHAT TRANSPIRED IN THE EVENT OF THE TIRE BLOWING ESPECIALLY SINCE I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING OR CURB ANYTHING. AND I STILL DON'T KNOW WHY THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHEN THEY SHOULDN'T HAVE. I AM EDUCATED ON THE REQUIREMENTS OF DEPLOYED AIRBAGS AND NEVER AT SUCH TIME DID I EVER MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS ESPECIALLY FOR ALL (6) SIX OF THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. I NEVER HIT ANYTHING AT A SPEED OF 14 MPH, NOR WAS I TEE BONED FROM BOTH SIDES, NOR DID OUR CAR ROLE OVER. WHICH IS THE MAIN REASONS FOR ALL (6) SIX OF THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. ON ANOTHER NOTE THE AIRBAGS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, MY SIDE, DEPLOYED WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE AIRBAGS BROKE MY GLASSES, MY CELL PHONE SCREEN, AND BROKE THE IGNITION KEY OFF IN THE IGNITION. THE AIRBAG THAT PROTECTS THE DRIVERS KNEES LEFT A BRUISE THE SIZE OF A GRAPEFRUIT ON MY LEG. I NEVER SEEMED MEDICAL ATTENTION. AS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS, THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANY FORCE BEHIND THEM. THE AIRBAGS NEVER EVEN TOUCHED MY WIFE AT ALL AND SHE DIDN'T HAVE ANY INJURIES AT ALL. THE TIRE IN WHICH WE ARE DISCUSSING IS THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE.

ODI #11067030ENGINE

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, I NOTICED ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE HAD OCCURRED. ALL THE COOLANT HAD BEEN EVACUATED FROM THE RESERVOIR ONTO THE PAVEMENT. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE MECHANIC SHOP AND EVALUATED. MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE WATER PUMP HAD LEAKED ALL THE COOLANT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE THERMOSTAT. ACCORDING TO SERVICE BULLETIN 14371A, ONLY MODEL YEAR 2011-2014 ARE AFFECTED. I BELIEVE THAT MODEL YEAR 2015 SHOULD BE ADDED.

ODI #11064504AIR BAGS

I DROVE OVER A BUMP AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED RIPPING THE ROOF COVERING OFF AROUND THE INSIDE TOP OF THE CAR. I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER AND THEY AT REFUSING TO COVER THE REPAIR EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE ASIDE FROM SOME LIGHT SCRATCHES ALONG THE FRONT WHERE I HAD TURNED TOO CLOSE TO THE CURB IN THE PAST AND IT HAD SCRAPED THE FRONT. MY VEHICLE IS STILL AT THE DEALER AND I AM VERY FRUSTRATED THEY ARE ATTEMPTING NOT TO COVER THIS REPAIR.

ODI #11062346VISIBILITY/WIPER

HEAVY RAIN LAST 2 DAYS.. TURNED ON WIPERS AND THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER FAILED TO COMPLETE ITS COURSE, CAUSING THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPE TO "RUN OVER" THE DRIVER SIDE ONE. THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER THEN BECAME ENTANGLED WITH THE "STUCK" DRIVER SIDE WIPER AND ACTUALLY CAUSED IT TO FLIP UP AND OVER, THUS RENDERING BOTH WIPERS USELESS AND ME UNABLE TO SEE WHERE I WAS DRIVING DURING A HEAVY RAINY / FOGGY NIGHT! I MANAGED TO PULL INTO A PLAZA SAFELY TO FLIP MY PASSENGER SIDE BACK TO ITS PROPER POSITION. WHEN I CHECKED THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER THE COMPLETE ARM THAT ATTACHED TO THE MOTOR WAS LOOSE AND IT WOULD NOT STAY IN THE CORRECT "STARTING / FINISHING" POSITIONS AND I COULD PUSH/PULL IT UP AND DOWN INTO DIFFERENT POSITIONS BUT AFTER ONE WIPE IT WOULD BOTTOM OUT ON THE BOTTOM OF MY WINDSHIELD/COWL BACK INTO THE INCORRECT POSITION WHERE IT INTERFERES WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN AS I COULD NOT SEE WHERE I WAS GOING AND NOW MY WIPERS ARE USELESS BECAUSE EVEN IF I USE IT FOR A SINGLE WIPE IT GETS ASS TANGLED UP. SEE THE ATTACHED IMAGE OF THE PASSENGER WIPER THAT IS FLIPPED UPSIDE DOWN FROM NORMAL USE DURING HEAVY RAIN! I USED TO INSTALL THESE WIPER ASSEMBLY AT GM AND I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT THIS ONE IS NOT TORQUED TO SPECS BECAUSE I CAN MOVE IT BY HAND! AND THE WIPER BLADES ARE LIKELY EATEN UP NOW TOO FROM CLEANING ON AND OFF THE GLASS, ONTO TO COWL AND OVER TOP EACH OTHER. NOT TO MENTION THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES IT TO THE MOTOR IS LIKELY STRIPPED UP NOW FROM THE FREE SPINNING MOVEMENTS....

ODI #11061331ENGINE

MY CAR HAS A "KNOCKING" SOUND, I'VE BEEN TOLD IT'S MY "LIFTERS" AND THAT MY CAR IS TOO NEW TO SOUND LIKE THIS ALREADY! I AM THE FIRST OWNER AND I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP SINCE DAY ONE FOR OIL CHANGES OR ANY OTHER ISSUES

ODI #11057842POWER TRAIN

WATER PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING

ODI #11057378ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE ISSUE - MY RADIO IS CUTTING IN AND OUT, TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT ALWAYS WORK, "SERVICE STABILITRAK" LIGHT WILL INTERMITTENTLY FLASH.

ODI #11056210UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ONE WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING. THE NEXT DAY THEY BOTH HAVE STOPPED. THEY WILL NOT MOVE AT ALL

ODI #11053719UNKNOWN OR OTHER

PURGE VALVE ON A 2015 CHEVY CRUZE 1.4 ECOTEC TURBO WITH 65,000 MILES. STARTED AS A SMALL LITTLE TICKING NOISE THEN ITS BEEN GETTING LOUDER. AT THE TIME I DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT, HAD IT LOOKED IT BY MECHANICS BUT THE CAR WAS NOT THROWING ANY CODES. TOLD IT COULD HAVE BEEN A LIFTER... BUT THEN THE TICKING NOISE JUST GOT LOUDER AND MY CAR STARTED USING MORE FUEL AND WASN'T RUNNING RIGHT. MY CAR HAS TRIED SHUTTING DOWN (DYING) IN AN INTERSECTION, SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT ALSO. WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND OR EVEN CITY STREETS FEELS LIKE THE CAR IS CUTTING IN AND OUT. RPM'S ARE NOT STEADY, WILL BOUNCE FROM 700 RPM TO 400 RPM WHILE SITTING STILL. ROUGH IDLE ALSO. THE SOUND CONTINUED TO GET WORSE NOW SOUNDS LIKE A MARBLE BOUNCING AROUND IN THE VALVE. NOW THAT I HAVE FIGURED OUT THAT IT IS THE PURGE VALVE I AM BUYING THE PURGE VALVE TO GET IT FIXED. FROM THE RESEARCH THAT I HAVE DONE THIS PART COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE CAR STALLING OUT AND OR DYING ON THE HIGHWAY OR IN A INTERSECTION. PRETTY SURE THAT WHAT IS LEFT OF MY WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THIS PART, I WOULDN'T THINK THAT A CAR THAT IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND ONLY 65,000 MILES ON IT WOULD HAVE THIS KIND OF AN ISSUE AND THIS KIND OF AN ISSUE THAT WOULD NOT THROW A CODE LIKE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT OR SOMETHING. LIKE I SAID MY CAR HASN'T THROWN ANY CODES SO IT WASN'T REALLY THE EASIEST TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM SO IT COULD GET REPAIRED.

ODI #11052613ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIDAS, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.

ODI #11052363STEERING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. AS A RESULT OF THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING, THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY SHUT OFF AND THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT A WHILE FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, IT ALSO CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE FH DAILEY CHEVROLET DEALER (800 DAVIS ST, SAN LEANDRO, CA), BUT THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.

ODI #11047220FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I STARTED SMELLING GAS FUMES. IMMEDIATELY DROVE THE CAR TO A DEALERSHIP. THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING WHERE IT WENT INTO THE MOTOR AND THE CAR WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. AFTER SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS, I WAS TOLD THAT THE PART TO FIX THE CAR WAS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MY CAR HAS BEEN SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 4 WEEKS. NOW I AM BEING TOLD BY CHEVROLET THAT IT COULD BE 3 -4 MONTHS BEFORE THEY CAN GET THE PART. CHEVROLET CORPORATE SAID THAT THE PART WAS FAULTY AND THEY DON'T HAVE A REPLACEMENT PART. THIS PART IS THE FUEL LINE AND FUEL RAIL. CHEVROLET DOES NOT HAVE THE PART NEI5ER HAVE THEY DONE A RECALL. THEY REFUSE TO COMPENSATE ME FOR BEING WITH OUT THE CAR.

ODI #11047097POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

CAR IS RELEASING GASOLINE'S FUMES . VERY STRONG AND IS GIVING M A HEADACHE WHICH ALSO MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO BREATH WHILE DRIVING

ODI #11042749POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

WHILE DRIVING ALL OF SUDDEN TRAFFIC BEGAN TO SLOW EVENTUALLY ALL VEHICLES STOP THIS CAR DID NOT STOP UNTIL IT HAD TO BE ALSO MOST FLOORED; THEN AS WE START TO PROCEED THE VEHICLE DID NOT WANT TO MOVE IT WAS IN DRIVE ALL THE WAY; IT JUST STARTED TO VIBRATE AN NOT ACTUALLY MOVING WITH ACCELERATION; THEN WITH INCREASE ACCELERATION IT GOT OUT OF THE VIBRATION AND BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD; THEN WE SMELT SOMETHING AS BURNING; ALL THIS HAPPEN WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON A BUSY THREE LANE ONE DIRECTION TRAFFIC STREET; WE CALL IT STOP AND GO; THERE ARE TRAFFIC LIGHTS, AND YOU MUST GO WHEN ITS TIME TO GO ON "GREEN". IF NOT THIS CAN CAUSE AND ACCIDENT.

ODI #11039842ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I BOUGHT A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE ON NOVEMBER 13, 2105. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES STARTING ABOUT ONE MONTH AFTER THE PURCHASE. I HAVE BEEN TO FOUR DEALERSHIPS TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, AND IT COMES BACK WITH NO ISSUES FOR ABOUT TWO TO FOUR WEEKS AND THE NIGHTMARES START OVER AGAIN. THE NEWEST ISSUE IS A SAFETY MATTER. MY CAR DECIDED TO KEEP MY LOCKED INSIDE THE CAR. AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS TO OPEN THE DRIVER DOOR IT FINALLY OPENED. (IN MY OWN DRIVEWAY) LAST WEEK I WAS SITTING SIDEWAYS. IN THE DRIVERS SEAT, WITH THE DRIVER DOOR OPEN AND MY FEET WERE ON THE GROUND. I WAS POSTIONED AS SUCH FOR ABOUT FIVE MINS. ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD THE SOUND OF THE DOORS LOCKING, THEN FIVE SWISHING NOISES FOLLOWED BY A DOUBLE LOCK SOUND, IN WHICH ALL FOUR LOCK BUTTONS WENT DOWN. (PARKING LOT AT WORK) THE NEXT DAY PERSON WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, WITH CAR SHUT OFF, AND SHE HEARD A MUTED LOCK SOUND, THEN A BRIEF HUMMING NOISE, THEN THE CAR MADE THE DOUBLE LOCKING SOUND BUT NONE OF THE BUTTONS WENT DOWN. (AT A GAS STATION) ALL THREE INCIDENTS OCCURED WHILE THE KEYS WERE IN MY HAND, AND IGNITION OFF. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, FOR THE PASSENGERS OF THIS VEHICLE. AS FOR ALL THE DOORS STAYING LOCKED WHILE INSIDE, I'M SO GLAD IT WAS ONLY 84 DEGREES, AND THAT I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. I HAVE REOPENED MY CASE WITH LEMON LAW AS THIS IS ONE OF THE MANY THINGS THAT OCCUR WITH THIS VEHICLE.

ODI #11035242STRUCTURE,WHEELS,ENGINEFIRE

I WAS EXPERIENCING TROUBLE WITH ACCELERATING AND I PULLED OVER AND THE ENGINE BURST INTO FLAME AND TOTALED MY CAR. CALLED 911 AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT INT OUT.

ODI #11033368SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

MY CAR IS OVERHEATING THERE SEEMS TO BE SOME KIND OF LEAK

ODI #11030724UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I HADE MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL REFLECTOR CAME OFF. WITCH IS SETTING IN THE HEAD LIGHT WITCH COULD DAMAGE THE HEAD LIGHT AND COULD EFFECT THE ABILITY TO SEE IF THE HEAD LIGHT GETS DAMAGE.

ODI #11023584AIR BAGS,STRUCTURECRASH

MAJOR FRONT AND SIDE IMPACT--NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. ENTERED INTERSECTION PROPERLY AND ANOTHER DRIVER RAN THROUGH RED LIGHT AND HIT THE CAR IN RIGHT FRONT, CRACKING THE WINDSHIELD, AND SPINNING THE CAR AROUND AND HITTING THE RIGHT REAR SIDE, BREAKING THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL OFF AND RESTING ON IT SIDEWAYS. RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER RECEIVED MILD CONCUSSION FROM HITTING HEAD ON RIGHT DOOR GLASS. DRIVER AND PASSENGER HAVE BRUISES. BOTH HAD SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS ON.

ODI #11022549STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

WHILE DRIVING MY 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT THE RADIO SHUT OFF, LIGHTS FLICKERED, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND OTHER WARNING LIGHTS TEMPORARILY FLICKERED ON AND OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE RETURNING BACK TO NORMAL. THIS HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES DAILY OFTEN INVOLVING THE POWER STEERING. WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE, THE RADIO WILL SHUT OFF, LIGHTS WILL FLICKER, AND POWER STEERING WILL COMPLETELY SHUT OFF CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO JERK WHILE IN THE TURNING PROCESSES. THE CAR HAS TROUBLE STARTING OFTEN AND SOMETIMES WILL NOT START. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN TESTED AND IS FINE AS WELL AS THE ALTERNATOR. SOMETIMES THE RADIO WILL SHUT OFF AND NOT COME BACK ON UNTIL THE NEXT DAY EVEN AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE. THE LARGEST AND MOST DANGEROUS ISSUE I HAVE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE IS THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP WHILE TURNING. THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T START ON ONE OCCASION OR EVEN ATTEMPT TO START AND THE KEY WAS LOCKED IN THE IGNITION FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES BEFORE FINALLY THE LIGHTS ALL CAME BACK ON IN THE CAR AND IT STARTED BACK.

ODI #11019569ENGINE

OUR 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE STARTED IDLING AT HIGH RPMS, HAD TROUBLE SHIFTING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE TOOK IT IN AND WAS TOLD COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM SO THEY RESET THE CODE. IT STARTED AGAIN AFTER ABOUT TWO WEEKS SO WE TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SHOP. THEY SAID IT WAS THE PCV VALVE AND THAT THEY HAVE SEEN A LOT OF CRUZE' WITH THIS PROBLEM.

ODI #11014008ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFIRE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, STRONG FUMES EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND WITHIN THE AIR VENTS. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND SMOKE ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND SHE AND A CHILD PASSENGER EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (GORDON CHEVROLET, 6301 E ROOSEVELT BLVD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149, (215) 537-2377) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ASKED THE CONTACT TO HAVE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TOW THE VEHICLE TO THEM FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESINT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,148.

ODI #11004720ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BOUGHT USED (12,700 MILES, GM CERTIFIED) ON SATURDAY. CAR STARTED BY ITSELF WHEN PARKED, WITHOUT KEY IN THE IGNITION, ON TUESDAY. NO AUTOMATIC STARTER INSTALLED.

ODI #10993652AIR BAGSCRASH

I WAS REAR ENDED ON THE FREEWAY AT A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED. I WAS TRAVELING AT 65-70 MPH... THE CAR THAT HIT ME WAS APPROXIMATELY TRAVELING 85-90.. THE IMPACT SENT ME ACROSS THE 2 AND 1 LANE IN TRAFFIC.. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ANYWHERE IN THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER SMOKE FROM THE BAG FILLED THE PASSENGER SPACE AND THE DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS , DISPLAY A DEPLOYMENT HAD TAKEN PLACE. AGAIN NO BAGS DEPLOYED.

ODI #10984935VISIBILITY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THE CONTACT MENTION THAT THE INTERIOR SLIDE WAS CLOSED AND THERE WAS NO GLASS IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

ODI #10980496POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND HESITATE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,250.

ODI #10979571POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL SEIZED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE ENGAGED IN ABS DIAGNOSTIC MODE, WHICH CAUSED A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED IN THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.

ODI #10970046STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLICKERS. THEN RADIO GOES OUT. WARNINGS FOR STABLITRACK, CRUISE CONTROL AND ANTILOCK BRAKES. GAUGES GO DOWN. POWER STEERING GOES OUT AND CAR JERKS SUDDENLY. OCCURS REPEATEDLY WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN OPERATING ABOUT AN HOUR WITH HIGHWAY SPEEDS AROUND 65MPH.

ODI #10958932ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.

ODI #10958353SERVICE BRAKESCRASH

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

ODI #10955374STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE CAR TURN OFF ON IT SELF WHEN IM DRIVING, IT ALL READY HAPPEN 5 TIMES ON A ROW, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MISSION CHEVROLET AT EL PASO TX, WHERE I BUY THE CAR AT BUT THE GUYS FROM SERVICE CAN'T FIND WHAT ITS WRONG WITH THE CAR, I ALREADY TALK WITH THE SUPERVISOR FROM SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND A GUY FROM GM SO WE CAN TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL. I ALREADY TOOK THE CAR TO GET FIX 8 TIMES AND THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM.

ODI #10955096ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

WHILE DRIVING & IN STOPPED POSITION AT LIGHT THE RADIO WILL INTERMITTENTLY TURN OFF & BACK ON AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT. I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NOT EVEN 1 1/2 MOS. AGO. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING APPROXIMATELY ONCE OR TWICE EVERY WEEK FOR ABOUT 4 WEEKS NOW.I HAVE TRIED TO LOOK FOR SOME SOLUTION TO THIS & HAVE RESEARCHED BUT THERE HAD BEEN VAGUE INFORMATION OR NO ANSWER AT ALL . I HAVE NOTICED THAT IT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING SITUATION THAT HAD BEEN INDICATED IN HERE BUT HAS THERE'S BEEN ANY RESOLUTION TO THE MATTER? I DON'T THINK I SHOULD HAVE TO BE CONCERNED WITH THIS WHOLE EITHER DRIVING OR AT A STOP LIGHT THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL GO OUT, IF ANY AT ALL. I HOPE SOME KIND OF RESOLUTION OR RECALL WILL BE DONE FOR THIS, TOO ME, A MAJOR PROBLEM.

ODI #10954033UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE CABIN FIBER IS BAD ON MY VEHICLE IN THE GLOVE BOX FILTER ON MY 2015 CHEVY CRUZE.

ODI #10938391SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES

POWER ASSIST FAILED, MAKING STEERING DIFFICULT, HAPPENED DURING LANE CHANGE ON FREEWAY AT 70 MPH, THIS HAPPENED IN CONJUNCTION WITH RANDOM SCREEN LOSS ON INFOTAINMENT SCREEN. ALSO RANDOM ERROR MESSAGES. UPON TAKING CAR TO DEALER, THEY AGREED IT WAS PROBABLY AN ISSUE ADDRESSED UNDER SPECIAL COVERAGE 14311, BUT IT TURNED OUT THAT IT WAS NOT. MY 24 YR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING , I AM THANKFUL SHE SURVIVED, NO ONE SHOULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, ESPECIALLY ON THE FREEWAY. ODDLY I ENDED UP PAYING OUT OF MY POCKET FOR A NEW BATTERY AND A POS AND A NEG CABLE. IT WOULD APPEAR THAT GM SHOULD ALERT MORE OWNERS OF THIS ISSUE THAN THEY HAVE SO FAR, TO PREVENT FURTHER DEATHS. *TR

ODI #10928453VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE CAR STARTED JERKING BACK AND FORTH. TRACTION CONTROL WARNING CAME ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THEY CHANGED OUT BATTERY. NEXT DAY, THE SAME THING HAPPENS; WHILE STOPPED WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE CAR STARTED JERKING BACK AND FORTH. THIS TIME NO TRACTION CONTROL WARNING.

ODI #10928271ENGINEFIRE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE ENGINE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE LEAKED OIL ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING THE ENGINE OIL FILTER COVER SEAL AND CAP SEAL REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,650.

ODI #10924964ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I PURCHASED THIS 2015 CRUZ WITH 18,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE FROM LEE JOHNSON CHEVROLET IN KIRKLAND, WA. IT HAS BEEN BACK TO THE MECHANIC 3 SEPARATE TIMES WITH A COMPLAINT THAT THIS VEHICLE EXCELERATES SPORADICALLY AND WITHOUT NOTICE. THERE IS NO FAULT CODES THAT COME UP. THE MECHANICS DRIVE IT BUT THIS DOES'NT HAPPEN TO HIM, THEREFORE THEY STATE THAT THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM. I FEEL TOTALLY UNSAFE WHEN THIS HAPPENS AND I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR. ( I DRIVE WITH ONE HAND ON THE GEARSHIFT IN CASE THIS HAPPENS SO I CAN PUT IT IN NEUTRAL IMMEDIATELY. I WANT THIS COMPLAINT TO GO ON RECORD THAT I HAVE FILED THIS CLAIM AS WELL AS WORKED WITH THE MECHANICS ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND FEEL AS IF I HAVE NO RECOURSE FOR WHAT I CONSIDER A SERIOUS PROBLEM

ODI #10925010POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE GEAR SHIFT CHANGED TO THE MANUAL POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR COMING FROM THE AIR VENTS INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,500. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD A HABIT OF RESTING HER ARM ON THE GEAR SHIFT, AND HAD DONE SO MANY TIMES. HOWEVER, THE LAST TIME HER ARM BRUSHED AGAINST THE GEAR SHIFT AND THE GEAR UNLOCKED. UPDATED 01/31/17*JB

ODI #10916560ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT THE DIAGNOSIS WAS NOT SPECIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 31,500.

ODI #10914930UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I HAVE A DIESEL CRUZE 2015 THE PROBLEM IS THE CAR DOES NOT TELL ME IF I AM IN REGEN FOR THE DPF. THE REASON THAT IS A PROBLEM IS THAT IF THE REGEN FAILS 3 TIMES I HAVE TO GO TO THE DEALER FOR 320.00 OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE. THE CAR DOES NOT GIVE ME ANY INDICATION I HAVE TO KEEP DRIVING TO REGEN THE DPF IT JUST FAILS WITHIN SECONDS OF THE DIC MESSAGE AND GOES INTO POWER REDUCED MODE. THE CAR NEVER TELLS ME TO GO REGEN THE DPF IT JUST FAILS WITHIN SECONDS OF A DASH MESSAGE POWER REDUCE AND HAVE TO GO TO THE DEALER. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS THAT SAY THE SAME THING. IT WOULD SEEM THE GM IS PURPOSELY LETTING THE REGEN OF THE DPF FAIL SO WE HAVE TO GO TO THE DEALER, WHICH IS BASICALLY PIRATING OUR POCKET BOOKS. WE NEED A FIX BADLY PLEASE!!

ODI #10911297VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I AM NOT COMPLAINING ABOUT AN SAFETY INCIDENT. I'M COMPLAINING ABOUT CHEVROLET'S HANDLING OF A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE. I RECEIVED A LETTER ADVISING OF A POSSIBLE ISSUE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THAT IT MAY BREAK RENDERING THE CAR UNUSABLE. CHEVY EXPLICITLY SAYS NOT TO BRING THE CAR TO A DEALER FOR REPAIRS, BUT INSTEAD, THEY WILL EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THAT PART, AND COVER THE REPAIR IF IT FAILS. SOMETHING OF THIS SERIOUS AND DEBILITATING A NATURE SHOULD BE FIXED UNDER RECALL, IN MY OPINION. I WILL SUBMIT THE LETTER I RECEIVED FOR YOUR REVIEW.

ODI #10893320UNKNOWN OR OTHER

OTHER VEHICLE WAS TRYING TO RUN OTHERS OFF THE ROAD AND CUT PEOPLE OFF.

ODI #10876074UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT TURNING RIGHT TO CROSS 3 LANES ON A 6 LANE ROAD. MY CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES WHILE I WAS IN THE STORE AND I HAD JUST STARTED IT WITHIN 2 MINUTES OF THIS HAPPENING. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 15-20 MPH. WHEN I NEEDED TO VEER RIGHT MY STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE. I HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES AFTER GOING ONTO THE NARROW CENTER MEDIAN AND NEARLY GOING OVER INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. MY CAR HAD COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHICH HAD DISABLED THE POWER STEERING. AS SOON AS I REALIZED WHAT HAD HAPPENED THE POWER CAME BACK ON AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE OFF. I IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MECHANICS SAID THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS BEFORE AND ADVISED ME TO COME BACK THE NEXT MORNING AS IT WAS LATER IN THE EVENING AND THE MAIN MECHANICS HAD GONE HOME. THERE WERE NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ON WHEN THIS OCCURRED. I REALIZED AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT ON THE DASHBOARD THERE WAS A MESSAGE TO ROLL MY DRIVER WINDOW DOWN AND BACK UP. THE SERVICE ADVISER TOLD ME THIS WAS TO RESET OR REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE SINCE IT HAD SHUT DOWN. THEY DID HAVE ME OPEN THE HOOD TO SEE IF ANY WIRES APPEARED TO BE LOOSE. HOWEVER, THEY MECHANIC INDICATED THAT EVERYTHING LOOKED BRAND NEW, THE ENGINE WAS CLEAN AND IN PRISTINE CONDITION, AND HE NOTED THAT ALL OF THE NUMBER ON THE PARTS WERE STILL VISIBLE. I LEFT AND HAD TO GO TO THE STORE. WHILE PARKED, AND ON THE PHONE, AGAIN VIA BLUETOOTH, EXPLAINING TO MY MOTHER WHAT HAD HAPPENED, MY RADIO COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. TWO TIMES IN PRIOR WEEKS MY RADIO HAD SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. ALL OF THESE INSTANCES ONLY LASTED A FEW SECONDS. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY 1 MONTH. THERE WAS ONE PREVIOUS DRIVER AND THERE ARE ONLY 32,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW, SO I HAVE NO INDICATION OF THE ISSUE AT THIS TIME. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IN THIS CAR KNOWING THAT IT COULD TURN OFF AT ANY MOMENT POTENTIALLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.

ODI #10872205STEERING

WE JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR SATURDAY 28 MAY '16, AND DROVE IT OFF THE DEALER LOT AT 5:09PM. WITHIN 2 HOURS, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 60-75MPH, THE STEERING BEGAN TO CATCH & STICK IN PLACE. WE HAD TO JERK THE WHEEL RATHER FORCEFULLY TO GET IT TO CUT LOOSE & ALLOW US, A HUMAN, TO ONCE AGAIN GAIN CONTROL OF THE STEERING OF THIS CAR. THE NEXT DAY, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AGAIN, THE SAME THING, ONLY THIS TIME, THE WIND GUST BLEW SO HARD IT BLEW THE CAR INTO THE OTHER LANE! THANK GOD, THERE WAS NO ONE IN THAT LANE AT THAT MOMENT. THIS IS ALL DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CAR'S COMPUTERIZED STEERING SYSTEM WOULD NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER TO CORRECT THE STEERING WHEN INCURRING WIND PRESSURE! YOU FOLKS AT NHTSA, AS WELL AS GM, KNOW THIS IS A PROBLEM & YET EVEN NHTSA REP, CATHERINE HOWDEN, IMPLIED ITS NOT DANGEROUS AND DOES NOT WARRANT A RECALL WHEN SHE STATED: "...THE SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED WOULD BE A BRIEF, PERCEPTIBLE CHANGE IN STEERING FEEL THAT HAS LITTLE TO NO EFFECT ON THE DRIVERS ABILITY TO SAFELY STEER THE VEHICLE." BS!! YOU DRIVE ONE OF THESE CARS OUT ON THE FREEWAY. PUT YOUR PRECIOUS FAMILY IN IT & THEN TELL ME IT'S SAFE! THIS HAS THE FAMILIAR STENCH OF BRIBERY WRITTEN ALL OVER IT! TO TOP IT ALL OFF; AS SOON AS THE SHOPS OPENED TUESDAY, I TOOK THIS CAR INTO A SHOP THAT I KNOW I CAN TRUST, TO FIX THE ISSUE. THEY WERE STRAIGHT UP & TOLD ME "THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THE ELECTRONIC STEERING THAT CHEVY MAKES. IT'S THEIR COMPUTER PROBLEM & THEY HAVE TO FIX IT. WE DON'T HAVE THE TOOLS." I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THAT DAY & THEY REFUSED TO FIX IT! WHY? BECAUSE, ACCORDING TO THE CLERK AT SMITH CHEVROLET, LUKE, THEY DROVE IT 8 MILES AND IT DIDN'T CATCH FOR THEM. WHAT A JOKE!! IT HAS ALREADY BEEN WELL ESTABLISHED THAT THE CAR HAS TO BE DRIVEN FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR BEFORE THIS WILL HAPPEN. WHERE IS YOUR CONSCIENCE? FIX THIS!! IT IS VERY DANGEROUS!!!

ODI #10865681STEERING

STEERING SEEMS TO GET STUCK IN STRAIGHT LINE HIGHWAY DRIVING AND WHEN TRYING TO TURN TO GO WITH CURVE OF THE ROAD YOU FEEL RESISTANCE AND THEN SUDDENLY GOES WAY MAKING YOU SWERVE FROM MIDDLE OF LANE TO OUTSIDE OF LANE SCARRING NOT ONLY YOU BUT OTHER DRIVERS AS WELL.

ODI #10864569STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

SINCE OWNING MY NEW 2015 CRUZE I HAVE HAD SEVERAL CONCERNS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN ADDRESSED OF FIXED BY THE TECHNICIANS THE LIST IS: WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD MY RADIO SYSTEM HAS BLACKED OUT; SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED ITSELF; IT HAPPENS EVERY OTHER TIME I AM IN THE CAR, SOMETIME IT HAPPENS SEVERAL TIME ON A LONG DRIVE. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCE DRIFTING OF THE CAR WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY; WHEN I CORRECT THE DRIFT THE STEERING WHEEL IS STIFF AND CAUSES AN OVER CORRECTION PULLING ME THE OTHER DIRECTION. THE BIGGEST CONCERN I HAVE EXPERIENCE LATELY IS THE LOUD HIGH PITCHED NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD; THIS OCCURS AFTER I HAVE PARKED THE CAR AND REMOVED THE KEY; ONE TIME I COULD HEAR THE COOLANT LINES GURGLING. VERY SCARY NOT KNOWING WHAT IS GOING ON UNDER THERE.

ODI #10846268POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

CAR IS IN FOR SERVICE FOR 3RD TIME -- INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSING LOSS OF TRANSMISSION (I.E. REVS THEN DROPS IN AND OUT OF GEAR); DRIVER DISPLAY WARNINGS INCLUDE SERVICE STABILITRAK, SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE TRANSMISSION. POWER DOOR LOCKS ALSO OPERATE ON THEIR OWN. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES WILL DROP TOWARDS THEIR OFF POSITION, THEN RESUME NORMAL POSITION DURING THESE EVENTS. IF THE CAR IS SHUT OFF, SOMETIMES A "NO START" CONDITION WILL OCCUR WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED TO THE START POSITION, GAUGES WILL OPERATE NORMAL EVEN WITH NO START CONDITION. AFTER RAPIDLY CYCLING THE KEY OFF/ON/START POSITION FOR SOMETIMES UP TO 30 TIMES, CAR HAS ALWAYS EVENTUALLY STARTED. SOMETIMES CONDITION HAS CLEARED, OTHER TIMES TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN A GEAR (3RD FOR PREVIOUS DEALERSHIP VISIT, 4TH FOR CURRENT VISIT) BUT NOT IN A LIMP HOME MODE AS FULL ENGINE POWER IS AVAILABLE. MANUAL SHIFTING IS NOT PERMITTED, "SHIFT DENIED" APPEARING ON THE DRIVER DISPLAY. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY AS DEALERSHIP CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT TRANSMISSION WILL NOT DROP INTO LOWER GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IF THE TRANSMISSION WERE TO SUDDENLY DROP INTO 3RD AT 75 MPH WITH NO APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES, THE CAR BEHIND ME MAY NOT BE ABLE TO REACT TO THE SUDDEN DROP IN MY VEHICLE'S SPEED. CONDITION HAS HAPPENED WHEN VEHICLE AND COMPONENTS ARE HOT, SUCH AS AFTER HIGHWAY/CITY DRIVING FOR 2 HOURS.

ODI #10824463STEERINGCRASHFIRE4 INJURIES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WAS NOT DETERMINED. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONTUSION TO THE CHEST. THE REAR PASSENGERS AND DRIVER SUSTAINED CONCUSSIONS TO THE HEAD. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

ODI #10819743VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DEPRESS BOTH THE BRAKE AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS RAISED HIGH. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED AS INTENDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300. UPDATED 12/20/16*LJ

ODI #10819524STEERING

CRUZE ECO STEERING STICKS WHEN DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AFTER A FEW SECONDS OF NO INPUT. THEN WHEN YOU TURN IT STICKS AND THEN JERKS A BIT WHEN IT FREES UP. THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN ROADS ARE ICY OR IF THIS GETS WORSE. I AM CURRENTLY TRYING TO GET INFORMATION OR REPAIR FROM DEALER.

ODI #10819541ENGINE

CRUZE HAS COOLANT ODOR OUTSIDE CAR AND HAS LOSS OF COOLANT AT EVERY OIL CHANGE. DEALER DOES NOT WRITE THIS DOWN ON SERVICE RECORDS. THIS IS SIMILAR PROBLEM AS 2012 CRUZE ECO I HAD TO TRADE IN BECAUSE GM/DEALER COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM OF ANTIFREEZE LOSS. UNDER SOME CONDITIONS COOLANT TEMPERATURE GETS UP TO 236 DEG F BEFORE RADIATOR FAN COMES ON AND THIS GETS WORSE IN WINTER. THIS HIGH TEMPERATURE SEEMS TO ALIGN WITH PROBLEM BUT THE ANALOG GAUGE STOPS AT ABOUT 3/8 AND WILL NOT GO FURTHER EVEN WHEN DIGITAL TEMPERATURE REGISTERS 190DEG F OR 240 DEG F. ( THEY SAID GAUGE IS DESIGNED THIS WAY) GM AND DEALER SAY SYSTEM IS WORKING AS DESIGNED BUT HAVEN'T EXPLAINED FAN OPERATION OR WHY TEMPERATURE GETS TO 236 DEG F WHEN NORMAL TEMPERATURE IS 221 DEG F. THEY CANNOT EXPLAIN ODOR OR LOSS OF COOLANT. THIS COULD BE PROBLEM IN ANY CHEVY CRUZE ECO AND IF DRIVER DOES NOT WATCH COOLANT LEVEL THE CAR COULD OVERHEAT.

ODI #10795221POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ON THE SAME DAY, WITHIN A FEW HOURS OF EACH OCCURRENCE,FIRST I HAD THE KEYS IN IGNITION AND VEHICLE RUNNING, AND SHUT THE DOOR AND ALL FOUR DOORS LOCKED. THEN A FEW HOURS LATER, I TRIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN TO DRIVE AND IT WOULD ONLY REV UP AND WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THE D FOR DRIVE ON DASH WAS FLASHING. REVERSE WORKED FINE. IN BOTH INSTANCES THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. WHEN THE CAR WAS LOCKED, WE USED THE SPARE KEY TO MANUALLY OPEN THE DOOR. IN THE SECOND INSTANCE, I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A DEALER. HAVING TROUBLE UPLOADING THE SERVICE RECEIPT, BUT THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG.

ODI #10790328ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLASH ALONG WITH THE RADIO/NAVIGATION SCREEN AND SOUND SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND HAS BEGUN HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY NOW. ALSO, SOMETIMES THE KEY CONTROL DOES NOT WORK FOR THE CAR EVEN THOUGH THE KEY BATTERY IS UP TO DATE.

ODI #10788864POWER TRAINCRASH

SOMETIMES WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP, THE CAR ENGINE ACCELERATES. I HAVE TO STEP ON BRAKES VERY HARD TO KEEP THE CAR FROM GOING FORWARD. ON NOVEMBER 5, 2015, I WAS SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED, I STEPPED ON BRAKES REALLY HARD BUT THE CAR WENT FORWARD...INTO A STONE WALL. NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHAT THE PROBLEM IS SO I WIND UP STILL DRIVING A CAR THAT MAY DECIDE TO LURCH FORWARD INTO TRAFFIC, A WALL, ANOTHER CAR. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW AND I AM WAITING TO HEAR ABOUT THE STATUS. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE CENTER PERSON TO CALL GM AND TELL THEM THAT I HAVE A POTENTIAL PRODUCT LIABILITY CASE. I AM AT A LOSS AT WHAT TO DO.

ODI #10785855ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WHEN I RUN MY HEAT FROM DAY ONE OF GETTING THE CAR THE RADIO SHUTS OFF AND THE SCREEN WILL GO BLACK AND SHUT OFF AND TURN BACK ON WITH NO SCREEN ,THE VOICE CALLING WHEN THE RADIO GETS HOT SHUTS OFF OR THE RADIO WILL BE STUCK ON THE LAST NOTE THAT WAS SAID ON THE RADIO WILL PLAY LOUD FOR MINUTES AT A TIME ,IF YOU TOUCH THE RADIO WITH YOUR HAND IT WILL BURN YOUR HAND ,THIS IS ALL WHILE DRIVING THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE RADIO FROM DOING THESE THINGS IS TO WAIT IT OUT I HOPE FOR A RECALL SOON A BRAND NEW CAR SHOULDN'T HAVE ISSUES LIKE THIS.

ODI #10783621SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL WERE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, WHICH CAUSED BOTH OF THEM TO BE DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,100. ...UPDATED 02/04/16 *BF *CN

ODI #10759452VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

CAR ROLL BAK WHEN IN SLOW TRAFFIC, ROLL BACK ON SMALL INCLINATION; STALLS FREQUENTLY IN TRAFFIC

ODI #10750346ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHEN PASSING A PROMPTED WIRELESS HOT SPOT ZONE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE RENTAL AGENCY WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,950. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

ODI #10747933POWER TRAIN

ON 7/1/15, I WAS MOVING FORWARD AT ABOUT 5 MPH, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, LOOKING FOR A PARKING SPOT IN A PARKING LOT. THE ENGINE SPEED SUDDENLY INCREASED AND THEN RETURNED TO A NORMAL LEVEL AFTER A FEW SECONDS. A SIMILAR INCIDENT HAPPENED ON 8/8 WHILE I WAS MANEUVERING INTO A PARKING SPOT TO PARALLEL PARK. WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASED FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS. THE SPEED RETURNED TO NORMAL AFTER I PUT THE CAR IN PARK. THE CHEVY DEALER EXAMINED THE CAR ON 8/11, BUT COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID THERE WERE NO CODES OR BULLETINS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. THEREFORE, THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME.

ODI #10745305UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE SPEEDOMETER IN THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN A VERY DANGEROUS WAY. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SAFELY VIEW THE SPEEDOMETER WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIVALENT TO DRIVING A VEHICLE WHICH HAS NO SPEEDOMETER. THE SPEEDOMETER OF THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED FAR TO THE RIGHT OF CENTER IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TEMPERATURE AND FUEL GAGES ARE LOCATED IN THE CENTER. WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SAFELY VIEW THE SPEEDOMETER. IT REQUIRES THE DRIVER TO 1) LOWER HIS VIEW FROM THE WINDSHIELD, 2) TRACK HIS VIEW TO THE RIGHT UNTIL THE SPEEDOMETER COMES INTO VIEW, 3) MOVE HIS HEAD AROUND BECAUSE THE SPEEDOMETER IS OBSTRUCTED BY THE UPPER RIGHT QUADRANT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. READING THIS SPEEDOMETER REQUIRES THE DRIVER TO LOOK AWAY FROM THE ROADWAY FOR A DANGEROUS INTERVAL OF TIME. EVEN WORSE, WHEN THE DRIVER LIFTS HIS GAZE BACK TO THE WINDSHIELD, HE NOT LOOKING AT THE CENTER OF HIS TRACK, BUT OVER THE VEHICLES RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT TOWARDS THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THIS VEHICLE IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. I DROVE THIS VEHICLE AS A RENTAL CAR. I WAS ABLE TO PLACE A GPS ON THE VEHICLE WINDSHIELD AND USE THE SPEED INDICATION OF THE GPS IN PLACE OF THE UNUSABLE SPEEDOMETER. WITHOUT THE GPS SPEED INDICATION, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE.

ODI #10735666STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THIS COMPLAINT IS REGARDING 3 ISSUES SINCE MY VEHICLE PURCHASE MID APRIL OF THIS YEAR. THE VEHICLES MILEAGE AT PURCHASE WAS 7 MILES AND CURRENTLY HAS APPROX. 6100 MILES ON ODOMETER. THE 3 ISSUES ARE: #1) REGULARLY WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE AT APPROX. 45-50 MPH THERE IS A STEADY HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THAT LAST ABOUT 30-45 SECONDS. #2) ALSO WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC AND COASTING WITHOUT PRESSING GAS OR BRAKE GOING APPROX. 5-10MPH THE ENGINE WILL SHUTTER AND CAUSE THE CAR TO SHAKE. THE ENGINE FEELS LIKE ITS GOING TO STALL BUT I ALWAYS PRESS THE GAS PETAL SO IT CONTINUES DRIVING WITHOUT STALLING SINCE I'M ALWAYS ON THE FREEWAY WHEN IT OCCURS #3) INVOLVES THE SAME OR SIMILAR DRIVING ENVIRONMENT AS ISSUE #2. THIS ISSUE OCCURS WHILE COASTING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS UNLIKE ISSUE #2 WHERE THE CAUSE FEELS LIKE IT COULD BE THE ENGINE THIS IS MORE LIKE THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING INTO DIFFERENT GEARS MOSTLY DOWNSHIFTING SINCE THE CAR SUDDENLY JERKS BACK AS THOUGH YOU SLAMMED ON YOUR BRAKES FOR A SECOND AND IT REGULARLY HAPPENS ONLY WHILE CAR IS COASTING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WHICH I'M REGULARLY DOING SINCE I DRIVE DOWN THE CAJON PASS SITTING IN TRAFFIC EVERY DAY, WHILE COASTING IT HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY 90-120 SECONDS. ON 7/21 I CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP AND RECEIVED A APPOINTMENT FOR 7/22 SINCE THESE ISSUES COULD CAUSE SOMETHING VERY SERIOUS TO HAPPEN TO MY WIFE OR MYSELF. THOUGH I HAVE NOT HAD MY CAR LOOKED AT BY MY DEALERSHIP YET, I STILL WANTED TO MAKE THIS REPORT TO INSURE THAT OTHER OWNERS ARE AWARE OF THE ISSUE I'M FACING, AND THIS HOPEFULLY GETS INVESTIGATED THOROUGHLY (BY A THIRD PARTY) BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN A ACCIDENT.

ODI #10723084UNKNOWN OR OTHER

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE NEW CRUZE THROUGH CLEVELAND OHIO ON MAY 19, 2015. WE WERE USING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM BECAUSE WE WERE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE ROADS AND AREA. WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM STARTED TO TELL HER TO TURN LEFT AND RIGHT IN ERROR BECAUSE IT WAS SHOWING US ABOUT A HUNDRED FEET OFF THE HIGHWAY ON SMALL SERVICE ROADS. IT WAS INCORRECTLY TRYING TO ROUTE US BACK TO WHERE WE WERE ALREADY. THIS WAS CONFUSING FOR HER AND CAUSED HER TO SLOW DOWN IN TRAFFIC AND BECOME DISTRACTED CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD AS SHE HAD TO IGNORE DIRECTIONS FROM THE SCREEN POPPING UP AND THE SPEAKER AND TRY TO FIGURE OUT WHERE TO GO. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN USING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM. WE TOOK THE CAR TO GM DEALERSHIP AND THEY GAVE US A DOCUMENT FROM GM #PIC6057A DATED APRIL 27, 2015. THIS SAYS THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON WITH 2015 BUICK ENCORE AND VERANO, 2015 CHEVY CAMARO, CRUZE, EQUINOX, MALIBU, SS AND VOLT AND FINALLY THE 2015 GMC TERRAIN WITH THE NAVI. IT SAYS THE NAVI CAN BE OFF BY 20-50 METERS. IT FINALLY SAYS THIS IS THE NORMAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE AND WILL NOT IMPACT PERFORMANCE. I BELIEVE THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHEN DRIVERS ARE IN TRAFFIC AND LISTENING TO THE NAVI THAT IS CONFUSED BY READING THE WRONG LOCATION. THIS ERROR/PROBLEM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION AND ONLY SHARED WITH DEALERS FOR CUSTOMERS THAT COMPLAIN. THIS SHOULD BE SHARED WITH OWNERS AND THE AFFECTED VEHICLES SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR A FIX BEFORE THE PROBLEM CAUSES AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY.

ODI #10716532SERVICE BRAKES

THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSES BEYOND THE GAS PEDAL, SOMETIMES CAUSING MY WIFE OR MYSELF TO HIT THE GAS WHILE BRAKING. THE DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL AND WE SHOULD LEARN TO LIVE WITH IT. I WANTED THE BRAKE PEDAL PULLED UP, BUT WAS TOLD YOU CAN'T DO THAT ON A CHEVY CRUZE. IF THIS IS TRUE, I BELIEVE THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN, IF IT HASN'T ALREADY.

ODI #10706232AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESCRASH

DRIVING FROM SKI AREA IN LINE OF CARS AT 15MPH WHEN CARS AHEAD STARTED TO STOP. HAD "SNOWFLAKE" BUTTON PUSHED. BRAKES APPEARED NOT TO ENGAGE, PROGRESSIVELY PUSHED ON BRAKE HARDER BUT NO EFFECT, FORTUNATELY BY THE TIME OF IMPACT CAR HAD SLOWED TO 5MPH AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE TO FRONT GRILLE. TURNING OFF "SNOWFLAKE" (ABS) RETURNED BRAKING TO NORMAL. *TR

ODI #10691549SERVICE BRAKES

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE SUCCESSFULLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200.

ODI #10690810ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS. ALSO, ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL RESPONDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190.

ODI #10676538VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

AROUND NOVEMBER 29, 2014 I WAS DRIVING THE 2015 CHEVY CRUZ WHILE OUT OF TOWN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING AROUND 55 MILES I WAS PULLED OVER BY A POLICE REPORTING THAT I WAS DRIVING 75 MILES, BUT WHEN I SLIGHTLY HIT MY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN THE CAR DIDN'T CHANGE ITS SPEED. BASED ON THE POLICE'S REPORT OF THE SPEED HE REPORTED ME GOING THE ODOMETER READING IS WRONG OR SET TOO HIGH IN THIS VEHICLE AND WILL CAUSE ACCIDENTS IF NOT FIXED. IT APPEARS THAT THE DIGITAL ODOMETER IS WRONG IN THIS MODEL AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED TO INCLUDE THE BREAKS STALLING, AND ODOMETER READING REPORTING THE WRONG SPEED, PLEASE SEND ME REPORT VIA EMAIL. *TR

HighABS issue detected

Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances

HighPOWER STEERING issue detected

Loss of power steering assist — vehicle becomes difficult to control especially at low speeds and during parking

HighTRANSMISSION issue detected

Complete transmission failure — repair costs $3,000–$8,000+; vehicle may become undriveable

HighDEF issue detected

Engine derate or no-start condition — DEF system failure puts vehicle into limp mode limiting speed to 5mph

Annual complaints and reliability score for CHEVROLET Cruze — recall years marked in red
02856050100201620152015201720192021202320252026Complaints/yrReliability (0–100)
Annual complaints (left axis)
Reliability score 0–100 (right axis, higher = safer)
Crash-involved complaints that year
Recall issued
Chart Analysis

The blue line shows 250 total NHTSA complaints filed over 12 years, with the worst year being 2019 (56 complaints, including 3 crash reports).

The amber reliability line shows an improving trend — scores have risen from the earlier years toward 39/100 more recently, suggesting the most serious issues are older and may have been addressed through repairs or recalls.

The recalls (red dashed lines) were issued in the same year or before complaints peaked, suggesting the manufacturer identified and acted on the defect relatively quickly.

Red dots on the amber line flag 10 years (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) where complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.

Details & Analysis
Financial
$49,614
~$827/mo over 5 yrs
$0.4/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$21,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$6,000
Depreciation
$5,114

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $49,614 (~$827/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

4 open recalls (unverified repair status)−$2,000
2 recalls over 2 years old — likely uncompleted−$800
Total recommended deduction−$2,800
1 critical inspection item must be resolved before purchase. Do not skip these checks.
CRITICAL
Inspect engine bay for heat damage, melted wiring, and fire suppressor residue
This model has a high fire risk signal from recalls or complaints. Look for signs of prior heat events near the engine or battery.
HIGH
Inspect for abs issue detected — ask for repair records
Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances
HIGH
Inspect for power steering issue detected — ask for repair records
Loss of power steering assist — vehicle becomes difficult to control especially at low speeds and during parking
HIGH
Inspect for transmission issue detected — ask for repair records
Complete transmission failure — repair costs $3,000–$8,000+; vehicle may become undriveable
HIGH
Verify recall ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION has been repaired
Recall on record for: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electron
HIGH
Verify recall PARKING BRAKE has been repaired
Recall on record for: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured February 4, 2015, to
HIGH
Verify recall SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE has been repaired
Recall on record for: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured September 24, 2014, t
HIGH
Verify recall STEERING has been repaired
Recall on record for: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.
15%
18-month
28%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 28%

15% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

  • Multiple prior recalls — pattern of safety issues on this model

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions
Full Coverage
$1,450–$1,850/yr
~$121–$154/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard Vehicle
11-year-old vehicle: −18% (depreciated ACV lowers full-coverage cost)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

CHEVROLET has been fined $35M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2014: Delayed ignition switch recall — 124 deaths linked to defect known since 2001.

2014$35MDelayed ignition switch recall — 124 deaths linked to defect known since 2001

Select your state to see what consumer protection laws, lemon law coverage, and title disclosure requirements apply to this vehicle purchase.

Vehicle Identity

VIN1G1PC5SB9F7119384
Model Year2015
MakeCHEVROLET
ModelCruze
Trim1LT
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR

Body & Configuration

Body StyleSedan/Saloon
Doors4
Fuel TypeGasoline
TransmissionAutomatic

Engine

Engine Cylinders4
Displacement (L)1.4

Manufacturer

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
Assembly CityLORDSTOWN
Assembly CountryUNITED STATES (USA)

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)1G1
Check Digit (Char 9)9
Model Year Code (Char 10)F
Plant Code (Char 11)7
Sequence (Chars 12–17)119384

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count4
NHTSA Complaint Count250
1
1
G
2
1
3
P
4
C
5
5
6
S
7
B
8
9
9
F
10
7
11
1
12
1
13
9
14
3
15
8
16
4
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
1
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
G
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
1
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
PC5SB
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
9
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
F
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
7
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
119384
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
United States
From VIN position 1 (1)
Model Year Character
"F" → 2015
Could also be 1985
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm

Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 4/22/2026, 8:27:47 AM.