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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (72%)

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Chart based on 25 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

12200 mi AC line leak at condenser resulted in loss of refrigerant. 
9500 mi Heating/AC vacuum actuator 
11000 mi Trunk switch malfunctioned, could only open trunk with remote key fob. 
10540 mi Trunk lid release button stopped working. Dealer replaced wiring harness. 
42400 mi

US $110
Replaced ac condenser switch 
90000 mi hvac control system. selecting auto in the air control system turns on the A/C no matter what! 
44000 mi

US $100
Seat heater bad. Dealer replaced seat heater and cushion. 
53000 mi

US $100
Passenger window regulator broke. Dealer replaced. 
US $1200 A/C compressor was making humming noise. Finally, took it in get checked. $720.00 later, it is fixed!! 
46000 mi My ac smells like mildew for the first few mins after being turned on. Dealer said they couldn't recreate the problem. Hot air blows on my legs near the drivers cabin. 
6000 mi Heater quit working. Dealer re-programed computer. Not sure if computer setting was a defect, or was originally correct, then needed to be fixed. 
75300 mi

US $650
blown compressor 
24000 mi One tail light didn't work. One of the pins in the connector was bent, took the mechanic about 2 hours to figure it out. 
35000 mi HVAC cabin fan makes ticking noise. 
24180 mi Windshield Wiper Pump was non functional. The fault was with the switch in the steering column. It worked to operate the wiper arms but not the pump. Steering wheel replaced. 
6000 mi Replaced electric lock mechanism in driver side rear door. 
1000 mi AC blowed Hot Air. Ambient Temperature conrol board was replaced. Trunk does not always close the first try, have to give it a good slam 
51000 mi

US $180
A/C Condenser was leaking. It was replaced. 
22000 mi Faulty air compressor causing engine to "cycle" when idling. 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

12700 mi Trunk switch on back of car 
32860 mi 1 bad speaker had to be replaced, under warranty. 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

15000 mi Battery light flashing, after checking was told engine had gone into safety mode. Because too far from dealer they picked it up and gave me a lone car 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

49500 mi Had updated trunk release relay installed to make it harder to inadvertently open with fob in pocket. 
72540 mi The gear lever was not shifting due to the damage on the body computer module. Due to this the front and rear lights were not functioning. 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

40700 mi

US $732
Replaced A/C condenser due to leak 
47000 mi 2 year old battery showed severe starting problems. Battery warranty covered replacement. The exact same problem happened 2 years ago. GM Regulated Voltage Control could be to blame. 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Electrical Problems

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