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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%)
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Chart based on 623 repairs.
Chevrolet Cruze suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (74%)
Chart based on 38 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
| 620 mi | Misaligned. |
2015 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 62000 mi US $80 |
4 wheel alignment due to local potholes not a vehicle problem i think |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 151hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13700 mi | Sticky steering. PI Bulletin #1239 |
| 673 mi | Fix factory alignment, wheel was crooked |
| 34000 mi | Once the car was warmed up and had been driven at highway speeds, the steering wheel sometimes would feel sticky when turning slightly off center, mainly to the right. |
| 26000 mi | stick/slip or "notchy" steering behavior returned when cold weather began. Re-flashed steering computer with newest version of software. |
| 149332 mi US $150 |
Replace RF Hub/Bearing Assembly |
| 176485 mi US $50 |
Replaced broken rear coil springs |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 148180 mi | Clanking sound from drivers side front suspension over large bumps. |
| 12000 mi | At cruising speed (55-70+) the steering wheel seems to have a "notch" at staying straight ahead. Just a little to left or right and the steering wheel jumps about an inch. Notchy steering at speed. Dealer had software fix that repaired the problem. |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 89000 mi US $300 |
Front passenger wheel bearing making noise. Dealer replaced wheel bearing assembly. |
2013 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 25000 mi | Fixed a Tech. Bulletin regarding the power steering having a slight "stick" on-center when driving at highway speed. I noticed it on occasion, and when I mentioned it, the dealer tech new exactly what I was talking about. |
2013 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 46000 mi US $100 |
Passenger side control arm replaced due to bad ball joint. |
| 38000 mi | TSB for steering sensor that was covered by GM |
| 64000 mi US $380 |
Steering sticking, re-programmed. |
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 74000 mi US $200 |
Broken tie rod -- one side only |
| 5000 mi | Steering wheel squeaks. |
| 16000 mi | Voluntary recall for gears in steering column. Steering felt stiff lately, and always had a squeak. |
| 16100 mi | steering rack and motor replaced |
| 22000 mi | Steering binding/sticking |
| 13000 mi | Steering binds/sticks at speeds over 45 mph |
| 38000 mi | Bushings worn. REPAIRED ON service bulletin |
| 26000 mi US $2 |
Front struts and shocks replaced under warranty |
| 28600 mi | Defective front struts replaced under TSB. |
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 40000 mi US $40 |
Sway bar links replaced |
| 208500 mi US $200 |
Rear shocks replaced....208000 on the originals...no complaints there....rear tires showed some inner chopping upon inspection the week before while doing an oil change and tire rotation. Parts totaled to about $200 delivered from Rock Auto. Pretty straight forward maintenance repairs. |
| 36300 mi | Strut mount failure, resulting in a "clunky" or "rattle" type sound over bumps. |
| 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. |
| 31600 mi | Had the Cruze "sticky steering" problem. When correcting at freeway speeds, steering feels like it sticks briefly and then feels normal. |
| 24000 mi | Steering sticks on center at freeway speeds Steering gear was replaced to resolve earlier problem |
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 3300 mi | Tilt and telescope bolt loose |
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 65000 mi US $500 |
Struts leaking |
| 11200 mi | Steering wheel sticks at highway speeds when driving straight, resists turning, and "pops" physically when changing lanes. Tech attributed this to normal function of variable effort steering and encouraged me to return if problem persists. |
| 14300 mi | Steering would "catch" at highway speeds when tracking straight for more than 10 seconds. Dealer replaced power steering rack. |
| 23000 mi | Squeaking sound coming from front left suspension when going over bumps in the road. |
| 32000 mi | Unrepaired squeaks. |
| 6000 mi | loose upper strut nut. |
| 14000 mi | steering was sticking in place after 10 minutes of operation. |
| 6200 mi | Knock heard at low speeds, 2 Struts replaced after filing a complaint. |
| 6000 mi | There was a rattling in the back of the car. The dealership replaced the rear struts and the problem was solved. |
| 93000 mi | Steering noise. They checked it over and could not find a problem. |
| 122000 mi US $900 |
replaced struts and strut mounts |
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 11700 mi | Sticky steering. They had to replace the entire rack & computer system. |
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
136-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 39140 mi | Everytime I start the car I have an error message "service column steering" taking to a dealer and answer the computer detect nothin |
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
136-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 47000 mi US $400 |
All four shocks needed replacement. |
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