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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 198 repairs.
2012 Chevrolet Cruze electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (80%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Chevrolet Cruze
Engine not specified
| 2000 mi | Rear defroster did not work. |
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 29000 mi | Musty smell when run AC. Found mold growing in the AC lines, had to flush the system and then replace the cabin air filter. They also installed a blow by device which seems to be working because the smell is completely gone. |
| 37000 mi | AC System was completely rebuilt along with the heater core. Mold was found to be growing in the system again, so this was the next step since they had already flushed the system with a bleach compound previously. |
| 1000 mi | 9 speaker premium Pioneer sound system is defective. All sound comes from the front of the vehicle. As you try to fade and balance the sound towards the rear all you do is loose volume. Bass must be set low to avoid vibration from rear. |
| 4000 mi | Pioneer 9 speaker premium sound system still not working right.New dealer agrees but GM tech won't give him a fix. GM customer service was a dead end and they closed the case as customer very disatified check back in 6 months if recalled? |
| 5000 mi | Hi speed causes whistle thru air conditioning system. |
| 8000 mi | Took car for test ride (this is the second time) and could not replicate whistle noise. It usually happens at about 40 to 50 mph after about 10 miles with the air conditioning on. tried changing settings and adjusting vents with no luck. Upgrade Pioneer 9 speaker premium sound system is junk. After 2 years still no recall. This is one big GM engineering mistake that is being swept under the rug. They should be ashamed to put this product in one of their cars. |
| 13000 mi | Above 45 MPH with a/c on any setting a whistle will occur. Has to be a hot day and starts after about 10 miles. Dealer can not duplicate whistle again so no repair done. I have it recorded twice on my phone. To dealer thats not good enough. |
| 16000 mi | Voluntary recall problem with connection on negative battery terminal causing dash information problems. |
| 10000 mi | electric seat motor malfunctioned, track replaced |
| 27400 mi US $20 |
Bad battery cable, was "extra resistive" |
| 35000 mi | Trunk release button |
| 78000 mi US $120 |
Passenger side front window regulator broke. Replaced window regulator. |
| 46000 mi | It also had intermittent A/C problems and would stop working until the vehicle was shut off. |
| 45800 mi US $350 |
Trunk button stopped working |
| 29000 mi | High-pitched humming sound after engine shutdown when A/C was in use. Dealer reprogrammed appropriate computer with software update, all appears well now. |
| 20920 mi | Airbag control module replaced after intermittently signaling a defect |
| 14460 mi | trunk release button defective. replaced under warranty |
| 21080 mi | Took the vehicle in for the factory rear speaker replacement. A recall issue was also solved. |
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 18500 mi | The rear trunk lid release touch switch was working/releasing eradicatically. It would always release when key fob truck release button was activated. Elec check found a short in the wire harness & this was replaced |
| 30000 mi | The built-in OnStar telephone seems to operate a microphone gain level too low. The telephone is difficult to control with voice commands and the person on the other end cannot hear me well. |
| 36000 mi | Occasional "speedometer flare" at stop. |
| 36000 mi | Driver door catches when opening, power door lock does not operate (intermittent). Per Dealer: Found left front door lock/actuator binding. R+R lock and installed correctly. |
| 32000 mi | Car has the pioneer sound system and the rear speakers developed a rattle. |
| 18300 mi | Outside trunk release switch inoperable. Replaced by dealer. |
| 16000 mi | A/C compressor replaced |
| 77000 mi US $152 |
external trunk release failed. Second time since I took ownership. |
| 98000 mi | had difficulty with the charging system. I had forgotten there was an existing campaign concerning the negative battery lead failing. Called the dealership and they brought the car in, replaced the negative lead and the car has been fine. |
| 105000 mi US $145 |
actuator for heater ranger selector failed. this was a follow-up repair to the heater range selector failure. Parts were ordered/delivered. The new actuator parts were different, much heavier design. |
| 129000 mi US $146 |
wiper actuator assembly snapped in the -15F weather. Had to replace the entire actuator assembly. |
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45000 mi US $579 |
Evaporator valve failed. Bumper has to come off to replaxe it. |
| 14260 mi | Musty odor when ac used. Replaced heater box under dash. |
| 35300 mi | Trunk release switch on outside of car stopped working. Replaced under factory warranty. |
| 5000 mi | Musty smell from vents when A/C is on |
| 25000 mi | Rear license plate light bulb burnt out. |
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 89000 mi US $50 |
A/C compressor failed. |
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