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2012 Chevrolet Cruze repairs by problem area

Engine (53%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

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

Other (2%)

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (92%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

22940 mi Wheels were losing finish. Dealer had the wheels refinished 
29000 mi Trunk rods became loose and rattled while driving down the road. Became a nasty vibration until the clips were replaced that held them up. 
36000 mi Replaced dealer installed pinstripe option. Pinstripe was peeling off in multiple places. Replaced hood release lever on interior of car. Part broken but still functional. Replaced right side sun visor. Vanity mirror cover broke off. 
28600 mi Rear door threshold trim loose 
Replaced a broken sun visor. 
5000 mi Red insert for RS emblem peeling off. 
10000 mi Silver plastic trim on face of steering wheel broke off at lowest end or wheel pulling away from wheel when you grabbed it in the act of steering. 
2000 mi Left rear door was not aligned properly. Dealer repaired 

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

20000 mi Water leak in trunk 
11000 mi drivers side rear door was misaligned at the factory causing the leading edge of the drivers side quarter panel along that end to become sandblasted. Tech realigned door, scheduled for paint at a later date. 
21000 mi the car was taken to a Dodge dealer owned by the same person that owns the Chevrolet dealer for repair. Only half the work was completed as the body tech did not address the rocker/lower front door area the paint was blasted off of. 
27000 mi Finished up the warranty paint repair started earlier in the summer (2013). Repair was satisfactory and car looked great. 
108000 mi

US $1200
repaired an ongoing problem with the Cruze and its sandblasting issues. Had rockers, lower door and quarter panels on both side repaired/repainted. Add a different clearcoat to slow blasting issue. 

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

25000 mi Seal around shifter was coming apart. 

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze Body Problems

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