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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (87%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Engine not specified

36580 mi Noise in internal gears 3-4-5-6. Replacement of Transmission required. 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

66000 mi Fluid leak on left front side, Additional seal and fluid replaced 
62000 mi

US $500
Leak part wore out caused dangerous driving condition. Smell of burning oil and transmission fluid. Part of problem was covered under warranty, other part of repair was paid for by owner of car. Owner paid for more than half of the total . 
14000 mi drivers' side driveaxle displayed a tendency to mildly shudder under acceleration and has since the car was new. Dealer repaired the car under warranty. 
70000 mi Transmission switch failed. Was replaced under warranty. 
25300 mi The auto trans failed to move when put in drive and tripped the check engine light on two seperate occasions. Two tows later and two Onstar reports with trouble codes dealer says nothing wrong and no codes. 
27000 mi Transmission flared up a few more times, cause never diagnosed. Car bought back. 
6000 mi • RECALL 10381. FRONT SUSP. NOISE; LUBED STRUT ASSY PER RECALL 10381. • RECALL 10399. THERMOSTAT STICKS IN OPEN POSITION; PERFORMED RECALL 10399. • CUST/SAYS TRANS HAS LATE SHIFTING WHEN COLD; INSTALLED TCM UPDATES AND ECM UPDATES DUE TO  
17000 mi Engine stumbling when accelerate from a stop at intersections, almost dying. Service department said transmission and performed "Adaptive Learn Procedure and Self Cleaning." Didn't help. 
17700 mi trip #3 for engine stumble during intersection turns; they claim it's the transmission acting normally! 
16000 mi Slow leak at the transmission case. The cause were rough seams. The transmission case was replaced under warranty. 
18000 mi fixed leak at the transmission output shaft seal. Under warranty. 
35340 mi

C $520
Leaking transmission line and leaking axle seal. 
6200 mi Hard Shifting expereinced (Random, and Infrequent) 
26040 mi Leak in the transmission cooler line 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

39140 mi The dealer told me that it had a gearbox problem (the car is an automatic transmission and gear could not shift) 
17100 mi Control module leaked, replaced. 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

25000 mi Manual transmission is hard to shift. Probably bad fluid. Was told it was normal by dealer, no repair. 
22000 mi Transmission bearing noise getting louder. Sold the car to avoid paying for a transmission replacement. 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Transmission Problems

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