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Chevrolet Cruze repairs by problem area

Engine (53%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 623 repairs.
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Chevrolet Cruze engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 207 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 153hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

16300 mi This was a warranty repair. According to my records, they just had to check for some bolts that were missing on some Cruzes’ start-stop accumulator endcaps. (But the reason I was there was that - we think - Valvoline had mis-installed an air filter a few days before and turned my check engine light on.) 

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2017 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 153hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

2500 mi Check Engine Light came on, replaced O2 sensor. 
4800 mi Running rough, stumbles and spark knocks on heavy acceleration. 
9000 mi Runs rough, chugging at take-off, Dealer could not verify. "CNV" Car intermittently runs rough, never throws a code, dealer took for a week and gave me a loaner. 

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2017 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 137hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

30000 mi CEL light for emissions code. Replaced NOx sensor. Dealer found damage to wiring that was probably from the factory or previous repair work. 
116949 mi #4 fuel injector failed and was replaced under extended warranty 

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2016 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 153hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

57198 mi

US $160
ECM update applied per TSB to avoid LSPI piston cracking issues 

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2015 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 151hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

25193 mi O2 Sensor replaced 
16600 mi DEF tank replaced. 

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2015 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

36000 mi

US $176
Car could not find transponder to start the car, also radio would turn off for a few seconds and then turn back on. I still have the same issue occasionally. 
77739 mi

US $187
Multiple cool and and oil leaks found. Water outlet leaking from seal and coolant reservoir tank leaking from case. Oil pan leaking too. 
51000 mi

US $167
Engine light on. P0171 and P0496 codes. Replaced valve cover assembly under warranty, replaced evap purge valve 
84000 mi

US $500
Coolant leak, engine overheated. Replaced all hoses and refilled coolant. Checked other parameters and roadtested. 
80652 mi Water pump was leaking. Replaced water pump and refilled coolant. 
70000 mi

US $700
Head cracked GM paid for 60% because it was right out of warranty 

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 151hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

61000 mi DEF tank reservoir heater failed, replaced under extended warranty from GM Diesel particulate matter sensor failed. Replaced under GM extended warranty 
59000 mi

US $1
Check engine light on. Diagnostic only. Lean condition indicated. 
44000 mi DEF Quality warning. Bulletin #16-NA-096 .Reprogrammed ECM due to software anomaly. Reset Fuel trims. 
47200 mi CEL Code P21DD Reductant Tank Heater. Replace Emission Reduction Fluid Tank Reservoir 
65000 mi Whistling noise on throttle down event; Determined noise to be coming from turbo charge area. Whining noise diagnostics stats to compare to like vehicle; No like vehicles available. No action taken at this time. 
30000 mi EGR valve, NOx sensors, O2 sensors, computer reprogram. Tons of stuff. Has had to be in shop three separate times now and I'm still not sure it's fixed. 
35000 mi Catalytic convertor, numerous sensors and reprogram done. 
25000 mi DEF tank temp sensor failed and replaced. 
22000 mi Check Engine Light - Code P0133 - O2 Sensor Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 1). Replaced EGR Valve and O2 Sensor. 
38000 mi

US $136
Particulate Matter Sensor (Exhaust Particulate Matter Sensor) failed, reported by OBD code P24C6. Replaced Particulate Matter Sensor. 
49000 mi

US $250
Check Engine Light - Code P11D7 set. Failed Nitrogen Oxide Sensor #2 was replaced. 
56000 mi

US $173
Code P21DD set, indicating failure of Diesel Exhaust Fluid Heater. Heater is a part of the Reservoir Assembly. Replaced Reservoir Assembly. 
62000 mi Code P0133 for O2 Sensor slow response lit check engine light. Removed O2 sensor, along with 3 other intake and exhaust sensors, cleaned, and reinstalled. 
151928 mi

US $150
Replace cracked intake ducts 
172732 mi

US $70
Replace leaking coolant lines to oil cooler 
34000 mi Oil drain plug replaced for the second time due to being stripped out. Technician stated the metal used by Chevy is very cheap and strips easily. 
79700 mi Particulate temperature sensor replaced under special policy 
90429 mi CEL on for DEF Tank Heater, replaced heater assembly 
98300 mi

US $1600
Needed to replace Water Pump Had to replace Diesel Exhaust Pump and DEF Injectors. Terrible reliability with the Diesel Exhaust System. Seems no one can trouble-shoot or repair. Poor diagnostic readouts leaving mechanics to throw parts at the problem at my expense. 
149000 mi Another DEF system repair. 
171000 mi Another DEF system repair. Dealer is having a hard time repairing this and I am not sure he can. It is in reduced driving mode at 4mph. What a joke. 
40000 mi

US $180
DEF heater failed replaced under emission warranty 

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

46000 mi Had a solid check engine light (CEL). Using the Automatic OBD reader, I found it was a leaking cam cover. Dealership diagnosis confirmed it and replaced the cam cover under warramty. I had noted a decrease in the engine coolant level, but no pooling under the car. Since I was at the dealer for a check engine light, I had them check the loss. The mechanic found the water pump and a coolant assembly both leaking and replaced them under warranty. 
105000 mi

US $200
Coolant leak when engine was running, Turned out to be the coolant overflow tank had a slightly larger than pinhole in the side. The tank was replaced. 
121000 mi

US $285
CEL code unreadable by my portable OBD reader. Dealer diagnosed an ignition coil had a "thermal event" melting and needed replacement. 
122000 mi

US $482
CEL code p015b Lean Bank Vehicle seemed to run fine otherwise Both oxygen sensors were providing error codes and replaced. 
26600 mi Water pump replaced- leaking 
68000 mi sensor glitch of some type repaired under factory warranty 
5000 mi Water pump was making squealing noise. Replaced. 
81220 mi

C $190
Engine responsiveness lagging at 50to 80KM per hr. Replace spark plugs, injector service First time since new. Symptoms did not noticeably improve, continues to be a negative feature of the vehicle. Update: The problem was repaired back to the original condition. The car always had a turbo lag in the 40 to 70 kph, however, it is now better with improved mileage, about 5 percent. rear brake job. 
11284 mi

C $377
Coolant outlet fixture (plastic) leaking, all fluid in reservoir leaked out=, replaced fluid, pressure tested system confirmed replaced outlet- and coolant 
115134 mi

C $50
Coolant outlet fixture (plastic) leaking-2ndtime, all fluid in reservoir leaked out=, replaced fluid, replaced N/C - replaced hose from fitting to reservoir tank Coolant reservoir tank leaking at lower outlet hose neck, purchased replacement (Dorman}from Amazon replaced 
123169 mi

C $108
diagnostics $69.95- burnt oil smell, found turbo oil cooler leaking oil onto exhaust-catalytic converter-replaced oil cooler$1,400+TAX Oil leaking after repair, turbo charge drain leaking,replace cracked line, clean mating surfaces, $0 charge, air filter screws (5) and hardware seized unable to open air filter hsg. Replaced screws and time to remove and install. 
124608 mi

C $250
Chirping noise when revving engine, diagnosed as serpentine accessory belt- replaced. smell coolant off of engine- leaking top seam of coolant tank- replaced tank 
142600 mi

C $159
oil leak found camshaft actuator seals X 2, seals replaced , oil cleaned from engine 
158472 mi

C $335
Repair oil leak from under valve cover, removed and replaced valve cover and shampooed engine bay, parts -valve cover $100.57, lab-$184.5 
40300 mi During inspection as part of regular service, the technician noticed an oil leak. After further investigation they found the leak was coming from the front 2 corners of the oil pan. The oil pan gasket was replaced to resolve the issue. 
48000 mi Intake manifold leak & running rough. Replaced manifold and intake cam phaser actuator. 
18000 mi Strong smell of coolant. Found a TSB saying water pump may be faulty. 
52000 mi

US $75
Pcv valve which is built into the valve cover started making a high pitched whistling sound and had to be replaced. Diaphragm was hissing. Entire valve cover had to be replaced. 
58000 mi Waterpump failed. Replaced under warranty. PCV Pipe Cracked and PCV Valve Broken. Pipe and Valve Cover Replaced. 
58000 mi PCV Check Valve Missing from Intake Manifold. 
31000 mi

US $75
CEL, scanner said P0240. Took to dealer as it forums said it could be a potential issue, turns out oil change place didn't tighten the oil filter enough. 
40000 mi radiator fan malfunction cycled at high speed every 8 seconds. radiator fan and harness was replaced 
19000 mi

US $100
Engine/timing cover had slight oil leak due to bad gasket. 

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

74000 mi The turbo went. Car was not making boost. Dealer said the cost was over $2000 including the rental vehicle. Covered under warranty. Three miles after leaving the dealer, check engine light came on. Oxygen sensor was fouled from turbo going. Dealer declined to say it was part of turbo malfunction! I had to pay for it. 
47500 mi

US $143
Check Engine Light, multiple codes. Replaced PCV pipe, replaced camshaft cover, vacuum leaks. Leaking Crank seal Squealing accessory belt, replaced belt. 
99000 mi Water pump leaking. Oil also leaking from thru bolt that attaches water pump to engine. Completely covered by a special water pump warrant for the Cruze. Lower turbo cooler tube leaking. Oil dripping out near right front bumper, underneath. Covered by the powertrain warranty. 
107000 mi

US $70
Engine coolant water outlet and the engine coolant recovery tank hose were both replaced. There was a coolant leak near the intersection of the 2 parts. $54.70 in parts from Amazon plus $16 in coolant and some other supplies. Changed them myself, it was pretty easy. Could never tell what exactly was causing the leak, probably one of the 2 o-rings. 
116000 mi

US $300
Failure of vacuum regulator on cam cover, poor running, squealing from car, service engine soon light: Replace PCV Vent tube to turbo Replace Cam Cover - bad vacuum regulator (sucking air) PCV check valve in intake manifold missing. Blocked off hole, added external check valve to new BNR throttle body spacer. 
160000 mi

US $1000
Oil cooler leaking on exhaust. Replace oil cooler. 
175 mi

US $80
Upstream O2 sensor went bad. Dealer replaced it last summer (2021). I replaced it in April 2022 and now again in May 2022. I found oil in the connector, not sure if that was causing it. I'm filling this out in July and right this minute the car is at the dealer to figure out why it keeps burning up the O2 sensor. It has failed again. I'll update the next time around what they find and additional time/cost. 
52000 mi Replace camshaft cover to correct defective PCV. 
108000 mi

US $200
Replaced the valve cover gasket and modified the intake manifold replacing the PCV valve with a brass check valve and MAF adapter. https://cruzekits.com/ 
112000 mi

US $75
replaced the water pump connector to overflow tank. 
138000 mi

US $200
DTC P1101 and P0171 and P015B with ancillary code P0507. Troubleshooting is ongoing. Replaced MAF, downstream O2 sensor, valve cover (used an old one to check). Plan to replace upstrteam O2 sensor and maybe a new valve cover, as needed. 
40250 mi

US $7
Heavy misfire under load/acceleration. Towed to dealer by GM. Dealer refused to look at it unless I paid $110 diagnostic fee despite it being a powertrain issue and having a powertrain warranty. Diagnosed the problem in 5 minutes as a broken spring in the ignition coil of cylinder# 1. Spring in cylinder #4 also strongly corroded. It's clear the seals are not keeping water out of the outboard spark plug holes. Dealer refused to sell the spring only, wanted to sell the entire coil. I refused. Found the boot and spring at Napa for $7. Put dielectric grease on all 4 springs. Fixed the major issue, but I still have infrequent/occasional misfires under load. Probably going to replace the coil next as my attempts to clean the dirt out of the contacts in the coil itself were not successful. 
38000 mi

US $18
Purge Valve stuck open making a sound. Replaced with new factory part 
78000 mi

US $150
Purge value replacement 
18000 mi engine oil pan leak,, 
37000 mi Catalytic converter failure 
46000 mi Water pump was leaking coolant. Dealer replace water pump under warranty. 
77000 mi

US $535
Turbo boost check valve in intake manifold failed, creating a low boost condition. Replaced intake manifold with new unit. 

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

32000 mi

US $30
Small coolant leak from thermostat. Put in Irontight coolant stop leak. Fixed the leak. 
47000 mi

US $400
Thermostat housing needed to be replaced 
53000 mi

US $480
Replaced broken thermostat and housing 

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

33800 mi Diesel exhaust fluid injector failed. Repaired under warranty 
78900 mi

US $500
Replaced O2 sensor and cleaned particulate filter following a cracked air filter box 

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

40000 mi Starting to idle rough. Every once in a while it will rock badly when idling. Nothing found...yet. 

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2013 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

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. 
87000 mi Thermostat failure PCV system failure 
25000 mi Turbo blew, causing lack of power and risk of engine seizing. 
58600 mi Check engine light came on. Dealer determined catalyic converter needed replacing. 
21000 mi

US $330
Water pump leak Oil leak Timing chain cover leak Tensioner & drive belt replacement 
15000 mi Seal was leaking oil. Discovered during service. Replaced under warranty. 
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 
183000 mi

US $750
Replaced main seal 
43800 mi Problem with intake and low O2 warning. Intake manifold had to be replaced. 
32000 mi When filling the car with gas, the gas pump would shutoff then the fuel would immediately overspill from the filler neck. Dealership found the cause as a broken fuel limit valve in the gas tank. Replaced gas tank. 
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

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

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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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2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Engine not specified

40000 mi Reduced Engine Power light after running out of gas. May also be associated with TSB PIE-0210. 

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

22000 mi PCV valve went unexpectedly. Showed a check engine light. Dealer replaced under warranty. 
25400 mi Problem not fixed yet: The interior smells like gas from the HVAC vents when vehicle is not moving. I have taken it to the dealership twice now. Will be taking to another dealership in near future. 
44000 mi Still getting fuel odor into cabin. Power steering system going nuts 
46000 mi Vehicle still had a leaking fuel odor into cabin. 
67000 mi Replaced the valve cover, they said it was a problem with a sensor (I assume PCV), but was obviously deeper than that. Apparently replaced the same item as last time - PCV. Car is good now. 
100000 mi Faulty rear main seal replaced PCV valve, again 
130000 mi

US $267
Leaking coolant hose and fitting. 
78700 mi The car developed a rough idle, and the check engine light came on. It needed a replacement valve cover to resolve the issue. 
100000 mi Water pump and air filter replacement. The water pump was leaking, and needed to be replaced. It was covered under an extended warranty for this particular part. 
101000 mi The dealership reported that the engine had a small oil leak 
74214 mi

C $1000
Engine Valve Cover Replacement. Damaged or missing PCV Valve. Exhaust Manifold and a couple of seals had to be replaced as well. 
77500 mi

C $500
New Waterpump Leaking Exhaust Camshaft Actuator Seal Engine Oil pan leak 
62000 mi Coolant leak from upper water outlet fitting. 
75000 mi Car threw a CEL. Autozone pulled 11 codes. Brought to dealer. Dealer diagnosed as missed or damaged PCV valve (or something similar). Entire intake had to be replaced. 
80800 mi Noticed coolant on garage floor. Visually inspected myself determined to most likely be from water pump. Brought to dealer was confirmed to be pump was replaced under power train warranty. 
9300 mi CEL light plus vibration at startup 
50500 mi Camshaft cover had a ruptured PCV diaphragm. Replaced camshaft cover 
8600 mi Gas cap would not click when closed. Dealer replaced. (Other unresolved issues were reported through the repair history form.) 
11000 mi Water pump blew. It was replaced. 
36000 mi

US $1000
all the lifters were replaced. 
35000 mi

US $210
The plastic ooolant overflow tank had a hairline crack causing minor coolant loss. The tank was replaced. 
41700 mi

US $98
Minor coolant leak where engine outlet assembly joins upper radiator hose. Replaced engine outlet assembly 
49000 mi

US $918
Check engine light on; surging at idle. Replaced intake manifold, emissions check valve, and valve cover. 
77000 mi Oil pan leak 
97000 mi Oil leak 
23040 mi

C $201
There was a recall on the ECM, was replaced under warranty. 
36580 mi

C $334
Engine coolant was leaking. The leak was found and repaired.. Water outlet housing was replace. 
3100 mi Wire connecting accelerator to engine computer came loose. Warning light was on and the engine power was drastically reduced. Speed was limited to approx 40 mph. The connector was repaired under warranty without a repeat since. 
47000 mi Valve cover gasket leaking vacuum sending codes 
62000 mi Turbocharger needed to be replaced 
73000 mi

US $380
Throttle position sensor broke 
8000 mi When engine is warm from a previous run there would sometimes be a faint odor of gasoline or oil after a restart, lasting for 30 - 60 seconds. Dealer was unable to duplicate the problem on this visit. 
59000 mi The car ran hot. Chech engine light came on. stop car.took it to dealer and was told thermostat housing need replacing. Car has been normal since. 
36000 mi Load vacuum whistle noise reported when car is warm and outside temperature is warm. Problem has happened for many thousands of miles, sporadic. Will take back when problem occurs. 
61000 mi

US $190
Replaced the water pump, thermostat housing, and battery. 
61000 mi

US $90
Replaced heater hose and warranty replaced thermostat housing from previous repair. 
72000 mi Turbocharger assembly replaced due to failure. Initially identified by a DTC P.0299. The cooling system reservoir cracked near the bottom hose. The component required replacement. 
76000 mi

US $400
Replaced intake because pcv valve went bad. 
94000 mi Leaking waterpump, covered under Powertrain warranty. 
27000 mi Loosing coolant slow leak at water pump bolts 
55000 mi Check engine lamp on, set code p0299 turbo under boost Dealer replaced turbo due to worn wast gate pivot on turbo Covered under warranty. 
23200 mi Turbocharger went bad. 
69542 mi

US $2770
Car lost power on the highway. Catalytic Converter bad/plugged. Turbocharger failure - might have been caused by bad work from 1st dealer service 

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

85000 mi Water pump leaking coolant. Cam solenoids replaced under warranty as there was a small oil leak. 
24000 mi Leaking water pump replaced during second of three trips for steering. 
107000 mi

US $700
Vaccuum leak at timing cover. Replaced cover 
114000 mi

US $338
Cracked coolant outlet was replaced. 
22100 mi CEL, valve cover CEL, valve cover 
53800 mi covered under warranty...valve cover 
33900 mi Engine idle fluctuating hi and low. Replaced CAM cover. Dealer had seen one other one and knew exactly what it was. 
81000 mi Waterpump leaking 
94000 mi Erratic idle. Camshaft cover replaced under manufacturer's warranty 
94700 mi Water outlet leaking 
169000 mi

US $65
Cam shaft cover gasket 
26000 mi Engine Light illumination resulted in performing work for a known problem, previously subject to a recall. 
32300 mi Thermostat and H20 pump replacement 
193000 mi

US $30
Coolant overflow tank was cracked and leaking....purchased replacement from dealer and replaced....simple procedure. 
198000 mi

US $100
electronic throttle body was causing check engine light...code thrown indicated incorrect throttle sensor position being detected....not unheard of for the # of miles on the vehicle....fairly simple replacement procedure with the proper tools available 
212000 mi Known issues with Cruze PCV system which is built into the valve cover...bad design. This is something that was replaced about 60k miles ago as well. 
30000 mi Water pump replaced 
62400 mi PCV valve, and manifold replaced 
62500 mi Check Engine light came on. Replaced leaking hose. Found Cam shaft cover had warped. Replaced with new part. Covered under extended warranty. 
67000 mi

US $100
Leaking coolant. Dealer replaced housing and 1 hose under power train warranty, but charged me for a 2nd hose, clamps, and shop time. 
75000 mi Check Engine Light, code P0299 "turbo under boost". Dealer replaced charged air cooler and charged air cooler inlet pipe under powertrain warranty 
11000 mi Complained of a coolant smell coming from the front of vehicle. Tech examined and pressurized cooling system but could not duplicate symptom. Logged the issue for later reference should it occur again. 
51000 mi

US $25
received letter from GM concerning coolant loss since new. Informed dealer, dealer refilled coolant overflow. I still have concerns due to a strong coolant smell from under hood after normal operation. 
77000 mi PCV system failed tripping the Check Engine Light. Codes revealed system that failed. Part was replaced under GM powertrain warranty. 
93000 mi

US $25
Engine was starting funny & as a result, throwing a "Service Theft Deterrent System" warning light. Technician cleared code, checked grounds, but could not duplicate the problem. Car continues to do this occasionally. 
94000 mi The PCM threw a P0299 code (turbocharger underboost)twice. The technician diagnosed that the turbocharger had failed. Replaced the entire turbo assembly. 
110000 mi

US $49
throttle position sensor failed on the throttle body... failed while on a roadtrip. Diagnosed once home as a P2135 code (throttle position sensor failure). Scheduled a trip to the dealer and informed them I was clearing the code as I needed the car in the week in between scheduling and visit. Replaced throttle body sensor with one off a low-mileaged, damaged intake manifold. Seems to be working so far. 
125000 mi

US $744
the PCV system failed again (first failure at around 65,000 miles). This failure took the intake manifold with it. Car was almost undriveable. Throwing miscellaneous codes, tripping the throttle control... Had to replace the PCV system and entire intake manifold. This failure was at around 119,000 miles. 
129000 mi

US $450
the engine oil cooler seals have been leaking for at least a year. reached a point where they needed to be repaired. Was a titanic pain of a job. Was estimate 3.5 hours. Took almost 5 hours. Car stayed at dealer overnight and I was issued a loaner. 
75200 mi Water pump leaking. Repaired under drivetrain warranty. 
99200 mi PCV valve and valve cover replaced under powertrain warranty 
77000 mi PCV Valve bad, replaced valve cover (PCV is integrated with cover). Car was idling rough/surging and CEL was on. 
98000 mi Turbo problem common to Cruzes. Wastegate not closing all the way leading to low boost condition. Replaced under powertrain warranty. 
175000 mi

US $380
Oil leak, replaced VVT solenoids and seals, and front crank seal. 
34100 mi PCV valve/valve cover replaced due to vacuum leak and check engine light. 
40000 mi Intake manifold/PCV valve cover replaced 
48000 mi Water pump replaced 

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

39000 mi

US $550
Water pump finally went completely. Leaked since new. 
52500 mi

US $1
The odor of burning antifreeze has been with this vehicle since it was new. Sometimes the dealer tops off coolant, other times I have. Except for the catastrophic water pump failure at about 40,000 miles the coolant loss is always gradual 
52000 mi

US $685
Water pump failed again. Just as is 2015. This time other parts broke from overheating. water tank, coolant channel. 
95000 mi

US $200
MAF sensor and 02 sensor 
33000 mi Replace thermostat under powertrain warranty 
52000 mi Thermostat replaced under powertrain warranty 
55000 mi Replace cracked thermostat housing. Housing is plastic. Dealer replaced free under service bulletin. 
77000 mi

US $600
Replace water pump. 
77000 mi

US $650
Replace engine oil cooler. 
31000 mi Engine was overheating, found water outlet adaptor was leaking. Replaced water outlet adaptor assembly. 

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 161hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

66700 mi

£200
Radiator leaking and had to be replaced 
68000 mi Hose disconnected on acceleration and power dropped off. Hose then re-connected but disconnected again immediately on acceleration. Garage didn't discuss issue or admit this was caused by previous repair but they repaired without charge. 
75000 mi

£40
DIesel Particulate Filter (DPF) warning lightproof kept coming on. Took to a DPF specialist. They concluded DPF was fine, but ECU diagnosis revealed some anomalies. Since then been doing more motorway driving and fault has not repeated. 

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

8060 mi Fixed small oil leak, under warranty 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Engine not specified

136200 mi

US $180
this is the third water pump 
145300 mi

US $900
new fuel pump and coil pack 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

31620 mi Water pump replacement. 
58000 mi Cam phasers 
23000 mi Leaking Water Pump caused total loss of coolant. 
18000 mi Water Pump Assy leaking, then replaced 
18000 mi Fuel Line Leaking 
43000 mi Thermostat failed.EMC had to be reprogrammed. I had to dispute $110.00 "Diagnostic" charge to GM/Chevy customer service to get waived for something I later found out should have been covered under longer warranty plan. 
66000 mi water pump leaked, replaced 
89000 mi Ever since recall for thermostat and water pump was replaced under warranty in the warmer months the fan would turn off and on in rapid succession. When I may mention of this to dealer service told it was normal 
18000 mi Check engine light came on, otherwise there was no noticeable problem. Dealership replaced the turbocharger. 
37000 mi

US $510
Check engine light came on, P0442, P0119. EVAP vent solenoid was replaced. Water pump leaked, was replaced. Coolant temperature sensor was replaced. 
48000 mi

US $100
Thermostat housing needed replacement because of a leak. 
50000 mi

US $100
Clicking noise. Dealer replaced valve cover, intake manifold, front crank seal and PCV valve. 
Coolant leak 
20000 mi Water pump was leaking coolant. Water pump was replaced 
63000 mi

US $50
Noticed some fume type smells from AC vents sometimes when coming to a stop. 
16120 mi Coolant was low, dealer found leak at water pump bolts.. Waterpump, seal, and thermostat replaced. Repaired under warranty, TSB on the problem followed. 
26740 mi Water pump is leaking again. GM To install newly designed part. 
38440 mi This is now the third time the water pump has been replaced. 
39640 mi Leak traced to a cut in a rad hose that likely went undetected the whole time. 
41220 mi Car gave p0420 code. Dealer replaced cat converter. 
42780 mi

C $172
Hesitation and a noise like a belt slipping. Dealer reported spark plug 2 was loose. 
43180 mi Checked for coolant leak. Nothing evident. 
52080 mi

C $135
Coolant tank was bone dry, coolant leak again. Dealer initially found nothing wrong then said the tank cap was cracked and replaced it. 
53940 mi Engine threw a p0240 again. Dealer said it was a minor exaust leak. Escalated to service manager they replaced the cat (again) and the seals.  Coolant continues to dissappear from the tank. Dealer could not find a leak. Confirmed no coolant in oil or exaust. 
55800 mi Coolant leak again. Traced to the plastic thermostat housing. Has a super small crack and was replaced. A 3rd party mechanic said the likely cause was moving the hoses around as there was a crack. Update: still losing coolant. 
51460 mi Entire upper block, bolts, seals, gaskets replaced. 
24000 mi antifreeze smell in cabin. dealer replaced the heater core. 3rd repair on this system and it failed. Gm doing buyback. 
26000 mi Check engine light came on due to loose gas cap. Shop tightened cap, reset the light, and no further issues. 
75000 mi

US $1000
PCV valve, valve cover 
32000 mi leak due to gasket failure with water pump?? 
84000 mi

US $1100
Water pump failure caused engine overheating and sensor burnout 
86300 mi

US $200
Check engine light was staying lit and temp sensor was in the hot area. Dealer recommended replacing sensor and water pump. After 2 & 1/2 hours of dealer checking it out, temp was in normal range. No work was performed. 
93723 mi

US $755
Removed and replaced leaking water outlet. Removed and replaced leaking coolant air bleed hose. Replaced coolant. Removed and replaced both variable timing control actuators. 
98800 mi

US $844
Oil leaking, engine light warning came on, low oil warning. Oil pan gasket was removed and replaced. Oil was replaced and engine was degreased. Crankshaft bearing cap side seal was removed and replaced. 
100000 mi

US $1200
Oil leaking gasket seal and timing repair 
90000 mi

US $25
obd 2 code P1101 MAF ??? fuel cap broke 
91200 mi coolant pump and gasket, thermostat body and gasket,coolant hose replaced, leaking thermostat body, cracked and leaking and a hose replaced 
100000 mi

US $196
P1101 code dealer wants $800 for a throttle body and intake manifold to continue testing the code. (NOT)rnsmoke test negative. throttle body was not cleaned. 
82000 mi Overheated after a hard stop at red traffic light. They replaced the thermostat and fixed a leak in the cooling system. This is the third time they replaced the thermostat since I had the car 
84000 mi Replaced the car with a Subaru. The Subaru dealer told me the car FAILED their dealer inspection (needed about $4k in work) to be sold as a used car on their lot, and they will take it to auction instead. Shame on GM, the car didn't even last 3 years! 
43500 mi I am on my SECOND waterpump since I've owned the car. Also had the thermostat replaced and a problem with the freeze plug. 
31000 mi Leaking water pump. Replaced under warranty. 
60140 mi

C $400
Housing of water pump was leaking. 
23000 mi Water pump replaced under warrenty 
75000 mi

US $425
Coolant reservoir replaced 
82000 mi

US $600
They fixed a leak in the cooling system and replaced the thermostat and 2 radiator hoses Replaced the PCV valve which is attached to the valve cover,. Check engine light code read. 
81000 mi Check Engine light came on with no further information 
US $1200 Car was overheating. Water pump went out again! 2nd Time!! I didn't have to pay the first time because of under warranty. The second time didn't have to pay either even though mileage was over 100,000. GM decided to pay. Hmmm??? Valve cover gasket leaking. $200.00 payment for this! Water oulet/hose leaking that runs antifreeze from reservior to the engine. Another $220.00. Not good!! 
10500 mi Leaking thermostat housing, repair delayed due to lack of gasket for thermostat housing. 
30000 mi Water pump seal failure caused coolant loss 
59800 mi Engine blown. Known problem with head repaired under warranty 
64000 mi

US $130
Smell from heater core leakage 
75500 mi Cracked plastic upper water outlet 
77300 mi Another failure of cooling system due to high design water pressure. This time hoses wore out plus a plastic water outlet cracked. Every piece of cooling system has been replaced now! All under powertrain warranty luckily... 
83300 mi

US $140
Check engine light on, no trouble found 
99300 mi Coolant was leaking from mounting bolts on water pump. Dealer replaced pump and thermostat. 
66000 mi coolant smell outside the vehicle. Did pressure test, they said there was a slight leak around the thermostat, did the repair, still stinks. 
66000 mi Chevy customer service suggested I take car back in to investigate coolant smell. They had it for two days, no luck. 
75300 mi

US $650
Water pump failed...again. Second one replaced in about a year or so. 
81000 mi Valve cover gasket leak causing rough idle. Gasket was replaced. 
70500 mi Slight leak of coolant coming out of the hose that goes from the engine to the reservoir. Not major by any means, but decided to take care of it because it did create a smell. 
122000 mi

US $300
valve cover seal replaced 
22000 mi WATER PUMP FAILURE 
80600 mi Heat from turbo exhaust melted plastic valve cover 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

71700 mi

US $250
Cooling system leak, hard plastic hose replaced. 
5000 mi Code p0690 downloaded updated program 
15000 mi Coolant leak. Replaced seal in the engine turbo coolant heat exchanger 
31000 mi Coolent smell after driving and shudder down 
16000 mi Coolant smell inside car when heater running. 
38000 mi Overheating, melted thermostat, warped head, damaged piston rings and valves. Three trips totaling 10 days in the shop. 
34700 mi

US $83
Fuel cap seal porous. Replaced and tested evap system. 
55900 mi Codes P0171/106/1101 Vacuum Leak at engine valve cover. replaced valve cover. Could drive the car, however needed to put in neutral and maintain very small amount of pressure on gas pedal to keep running to some degree due to low idle. 
55000 mi Water pump was leaking. Pump was replaced for free under power-train warranty. Repair took 2 days as the pump was not in stock. 
23000 mi Turbo & down pipe, cylinder head and pistons & rings all replaced 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

114000 mi

US $500
The fan stopped working and the engine would heat up. 
38000 mi

US $300
Thermostat stopped working - replaced by repair shop. 
40000 mi

US $400
Coolant leak from a hose and another costly part which I can't remember at the moment (sorry!). It was causing a burning smell and smoke/steam from the engine. 
44000 mi

US $178
Coolant leak: replaced lower radiator hose and elbow. 
57640 mi

R 3600
Change petrol pump system 
16100 mi oil leak 
30000 mi Smell of burnt oil in cabin 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

70 mi Check Engine Light, Service Battery Charging System within the first 100 miles. Dealership replaced ignition coils. Same warnings + Service Traction Control System at 120 miles. Dealership took car back and provided a new one. "Reboot" computer to clear PL351 & PL354 engine misfire calibration update codes after CEL appeared on the freeway. 
37200 mi

US $15
Check engine light for slow EVAP leak. Replaced the gas cap. 

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2009 Chevrolet Cruze 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

114700 mi

€60
Upper cooling hose replaced. 

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