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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (68%)

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Chart based on 22 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

43800 mi Problem with intake and low O2 warning. Intake manifold had to be replaced. 
60000 mi Catalytic converter was replaced. 
74700 mi Valve cover replacement Purge valve replacement 
78000 mi

US $800
New ignition coil variable valve sensor seals needed replacement because they were leaking oil 
85000 mi

US $381
Thermostat, thermostat housing, coolant flush, brake flush 
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. 
183000 mi

US $750
Replaced main seal 
87000 mi Thermostat failure PCV system failure 
15000 mi Seal was leaking oil. Discovered during service. Replaced under warranty. 
58600 mi Check engine light came on. Dealer determined catalyic converter needed replacing. 
25000 mi Turbo blew, causing lack of power and risk of engine seizing. 
21000 mi

US $330
Water pump leak Oil leak Timing chain cover leak Tensioner & drive belt replacement 
25000 mi Water pump gasket leaking, gasket and water pump replaced per manufacturer recall. 
39500 mi Leaky oil pan gasket. Removed exhaust sections as well as oil pan and replaced gasket/cleaned components 

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2013 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

86000 mi Water pump, thermostat housing, inlet 
26000 mi Recall 14417. Low coolant level without exterior leak. topped off coolant reservoir. 
64000 mi

US $380
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. 
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. 

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2013 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

32860 mi Sludge in coolant 
47740 mi

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

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2013 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

36000 mi Thermostat housing replaced to correct code P0597 - bad thermostat heater circuit. 
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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2013 Chevrolet Cruze Engine Problems

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