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2013 Chevrolet Cruze repairs by problem area

Engine (53%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 53 repairs.
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2013 Chevrolet Cruze repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

Chevrolet Cruze in Michigan, United States
Sep 2013 - Jul 2016
Dec 2015

31000 mi
The Cruze was broadsided in a parking lot a few months ago. Repair reported now is for the console USB port, body harness connector no longer made connection, dealer replaced it. I don't consider this warranty, probably result of accident. 
Chevrolet Cruze in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2014 - May 2016
Mar 2015

25000 mi
Fixed a Tech. Bulletin regarding the power steering having a slight "stick" on-center when driving at highway speed. I noticed it on occasion, and when I mentioned it, the dealer tech new exactly what I was talking about. 
Chevrolet Cruze in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
Nov 2013

58600 mi
Check engine light came on. Dealer determined catalyic converter needed replacing. 
Chevrolet Cruze in Ohio, United States
Mar 2014 - Aug 2016
Mar 2016

15000 mi
Seal was leaking oil. Discovered during service. Replaced under warranty. 
Chevrolet Cruze in New York, United States
Mar 2015 - Sep 2021
Aug 2015

24400 mi
Broken yellow lens inside passenger side headlight assembly. Had to be a manufacturing defect, no external damage. 
Jan 2018

57000 mi

US $149
Problem ended up being a burnt/corroded electrical connection inside the rubber boot of the coil pack on cylinder number 4 only--the other 3 cylinders looked like new. It only took about 30 minutes to actually remove the old coil pack and reinstall the new one----but there were a couple hours of my time diagnosing the problem. Had intermittent check engine light and message on DIC to "...service active handing system..." or something to that affect--but this light and message would go away--don't recall specific message. Car felt like it was missing intermittently under slight load--but worsened to even show itself at idle as it got worst and then check engine light and message on DIC came in steady. Went to Auto Zone before check engine light came in steady and they checked for codes--but there were none! Noticed missing first time several months back--it went away--but then came back again and worsened fairly quickly. Car was driveable though. 
Chevrolet Cruze in Michigan, United States
Nov 2015 - Oct 2016
Jul 2016

43800 mi
Problem with intake and low O2 warning. Intake manifold had to be replaced. 
Chevrolet Cruze in Virginia, United States
Apr 2015 - Dec 2015
Oct 2015

26300 mi
Transmission moves in and out of gear while stopped with foot on brake. Removed transmission replaced friction plates 
Chevrolet Cruze in Texas, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
Mar 2015

60000 mi
Catalytic converter was replaced. 
Chevrolet Cruze in Alabama, United States
Jul 2013 - Nov 2016
Dec 2014

25000 mi
Water pump gasket leaking, gasket and water pump replaced per manufacturer recall. 
Jan 2016

39500 mi
Leaky oil pan gasket. Removed exhaust sections as well as oil pan and replaced gasket/cleaned components Leaking axle seal was replaced. 
Chevrolet Cruze in Florida, United States
Feb 2014 - Jun 2022
May 2017

81000 mi

US $141
Battery died. 
Oct 2021

183000 mi

US $750
Replaced main seal 
Chevrolet Cruze in Virginia, United States
Oct 2016 - Dec 2017
Nov 2016

74700 mi
Valve cover replacement Purge valve replacement 
Mar 2017

78000 mi

US $800
New ignition coil Transmission oil cooler lines leaking variable valve sensor seals needed replacement because they were leaking oil 
Jul 2017

81000 mi

US $300
Replaced front pads and rotors 
Oct 2017

85000 mi

US $381
Thermostat, thermostat housing, coolant flush, brake flush 
Chevrolet Cruze in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2013

5000 mi
Right rear exterior door seal was fraying and had an uneven edge too it. There was a trim gasket around the MyLink system that was leading into the touch screen. Dealer trimmed the gasket and reassembled 
Aug 2017

87000 mi
Thermostat failure PCV system failure 
Chevrolet Cruze in Maryland, United States
Jun 2013 - May 2017
Feb 2015

25000 mi
Turbo blew, causing lack of power and risk of engine seizing. 
Apr 2017

68000 mi

US $150
Car wouldn't start. Battery needed to be replaced. 
Chevrolet Cruze in Virginia, United States
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017
Jun 2013

6000 mi
Shifter cable was defective. 
Chevrolet Cruze in California, United States
Jan 2013 - Oct 2016
Jan 2016

28200 mi

US $330
Water pump leak Oil leak Timing chain cover leak Tensioner & drive belt replacement 

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2013 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Chevrolet Cruze in Oklahoma, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017

86000 mi
Water pump, thermostat housing, inlet 
Chevrolet Cruze in Florida, United States
Jul 2013 - Aug 2016
Oct 2013

4700 mi
Radio/MyLink froze and stopped working 
Chevrolet Cruze in Maine, United States
Aug 2012 - May 2016
Jan 2015

64000 mi

US $380
Steering sticking, re-programmed. CEL, StabiliT trac, and traction control lights on, reduced power. Replaced an ignition coil. Have added coolant twice, inside of windshield fogging up. Replaced the coolant outlet. 
Mar 2016

99000 mi
Heater 
May 2016

99000 mi
Kept overheating and could not fix it. The dealer was great, gave me a rental for no charge for the week and attempted many repairs; thermostat, water pump, heater core, coolant tube and it still overheated so I traded it in on a 16 Malibu. 
Chevrolet Cruze in California, United States
Aug 2013 - Mar 2015
Dec 2014

38000 mi
TSB for steering sensor that was covered by GM 
Chevrolet Cruze in Michigan, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2016
Aug 2014

26000 mi
Recall 14417. Low coolant level without exterior leak. topped off coolant reservoir. 
Jun 2015

35000 mi
HVAC/heater evaporator case and grease replaced per PI 0935. Cause for replacement was strong coolant-like odor from vents when using heat. Caused by grease used in HVAC assembly. HVAC system was also making noise changing vent position. Trunk switch stopped working. Replaced with updated design. Passenger side headlight assembly had a manufacturing defect (crazing/spiderweb underneath the lens). Replaced with new headlight assembly. All 4 wheels showing signs of corrosion at low mileage. All 4 wheels replaced under warranty. 
Mar 2016

46000 mi

US $100
Passenger side control arm replaced due to bad ball joint. 

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2013 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

Chevrolet Cruze in Saint Lucia
Jan 2013 - Aug 2021
May 2015

32520 mi
Leaking transmission seal 
Jun 2015

32860 mi
Sludge in coolant 
Sep 2016

47740 mi

$78
Code 89 displayed, Thermostat fault, Thermostat replaced. 
Oct 2017

62227 mi

$1570
Jerky gear shift. Transmission rebuilt with new seals and metals 
Chevrolet Cruze in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2013 - Dec 2016
Apr 2015

21500 mi
During an oil change, we noticed transmission leaking. No warning light. Dealer found 2 Transmission seals leaking. These 2 seals were replaced under warranty. 
Mar 2016

32000 mi
Car was having intermittent starting problems. When you turned the key, it would not click or make any attempt to start the engine. Battery cable to terminals were tight. Car had to be towed to dealer. Starter cable was very loose. 

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2013 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Chevrolet Cruze in Alabama, United States
Sep 2013 - Jul 2018
Dec 2014

36000 mi
Thermostat housing replaced to correct code P0597 - bad thermostat heater circuit. 
Jun 2018

97000 mi

US $75
Thermostat housing replaced due to leak. I believe dealer had over tightened bolts during previous repair in 2014, causing housing to crack. 

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