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Expensive Chevrolet Cruze repairs by problem area

Engine (68%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (5%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 19 repairs.
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Chevrolet Cruze repair cost distribution

$2500+ (18%)

$1000 - $2499 (82%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 153hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

21000 mi

US $1000
Clutch slave cylinder which is integral with the release bearing and required demounting the transmission 

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

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. 

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

70060 mi

C $113
Driver's side door speaker failed. Replaced with new. 
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. 
97092 mi

C $268
Battery dead and would not hold charge 
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 
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 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 
129772 mi

C $553
Rear Brake Drum service. Front Brakes under 4mm -remove and replace rotor with - Advantage coated ,Durastop pads. 
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 

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

32000 mi

US $2300
Body damage to rear windshield and rear body panels (trunk + rear bumper cover) 

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2013 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

62227 mi

$1570
Jerky gear shift. Transmission rebuilt with new seals and metals 

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

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 
36000 mi

US $1000
all the lifters were replaced. 

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

77000 mi

US $152
external trunk release failed. Second time since I took ownership. 
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. 
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. 
116000 mi

US $442
RF wheel speed sensor failed. When tech pulled the assembly apart, the top of the sensor was sheered off. Suspect that something had failed inside bearing assembly. Ordered bearing assembly. Upon removal, the spacer between the end of the CV shaft had self-destructed, sheered the wheel speed sensor and sent shrapnel into the inboard section of the wheel bearing. Replaced. 
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 $146
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. wiper actuator assembly snapped in the -15F weather. Had to replace the entire actuator assembly. 

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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. 
45000 mi

US $579
Evaporator valve failed. Bumper has to come off to replaxe it. 
52000 mi

US $685
Water pump failed again. Just as is 2015. This time other parts broke from overheating. water tank, coolant channel. 
66000 mi

US $1400
brake booster in addition to cooling fan and radiator. no warranty coverage left. will never buy another Chevrolet. 
95000 mi

US $200
MAF sensor and 02 sensor 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

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 . 
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 
US $1200 A/C compressor was making humming noise. Finally, took it in get checked. $720.00 later, it is fixed!! 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!! 
75000 mi

US $1000
PCV valve, valve cover 

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

57640 mi

R 3600
Change petrol pump system 

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Chevrolet Cruze Expensive Problems

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