2011 Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2011

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze repairs by problem area

Engine (57%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (3%)

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

11200 mi Steering wheel sticks at highway speeds when driving straight, resists turning, and "pops" physically when changing lanes. Tech attributed this to normal function of variable effort steering and encouraged me to return if problem persists. 
14300 mi Steering would "catch" at highway speeds when tracking straight for more than 10 seconds. Dealer replaced power steering rack. 
23000 mi Squeaking sound coming from front left suspension when going over bumps in the road. 
32000 mi Unrepaired squeaks. 
6000 mi loose upper strut nut. 
65000 mi

US $500
Struts leaking 
93000 mi Steering noise. They checked it over and could not find a problem. 
122000 mi

US $900
replaced struts and strut mounts 
14000 mi steering was sticking in place after 10 minutes of operation. 
6000 mi There was a rattling in the back of the car. The dealership replaced the rear struts and the problem was solved. 
6200 mi Knock heard at low speeds, 2 Struts replaced after filing a complaint. 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

11700 mi Sticky steering. They had to replace the entire rack & computer system. 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

39140 mi Everytime I start the car I have an error message "service column steering" taking to a dealer and answer the computer detect nothin 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

47000 mi

US $400
All four shocks needed replacement. 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Suspension Problems

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