2011 Chevrolet Cruze Problems and Repair Histories
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2011 Chevrolet Cruzes for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2011 Chevrolet Cruze problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze problems and repair histories that follow it.
Chevrolet Cruze Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Cruze | 54 Cruzes, 9.5 months of data per Cruze, average 18400 miles Engine cooling system might be a common problem area.42 |
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2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cruze in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 32000 | 0 | leak due to gasket failure with water pump?? |
| Apr | 2013 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cruze in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Trunk switch malfunctioned, could only open trunk with remote key fob. |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cruze in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 14000 | 0 | steering was sticking in place after 10 minutes of operation. |
| Feb | 2013 | 24000 | 0 | antifreeze smell in cabin. dealer replaced the heater core. 3rd repair on this system and it failed. Gm doing buyback. |
| Apr | 2013 | 25000 | 0 | The auto trans failed to move when put in drive and tripped the check engine light on two seperate occasions. Two tows later and two Onstar reports with trouble codes dealer says nothing wrong and no codes. |
| Chevrolet Cruze in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | Heater quit working. Dealer re-programed computer. Not sure if computer setting was a defect, or was originally correct, then needed to be fixed. |
| Sep | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Trunk latch button on trunk not working |
| Jan | 2013 | 47000 | 0 | Coolant was leaking from mounting bolts on water pump. Dealer replaced pump and thermostat. |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cruze in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | Water pump seal failure caused coolant loss |
| Oct | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | HVAC cabin fan makes ticking noise. |
| Chevrolet Cruze in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 24000 | 0 | One tail light didn't work. One of the pins in the connector was bent, took the mechanic about 2 hours to figure it out. |
| Apr | 2013 | 26000 | 0 | Check engine light came on due to loose gas cap. Shop tightened cap, reset the light, and no further issues. |
| Chevrolet Cruze in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 10540 | 0 | Trunk lid release button stopped working. Dealer replaced wiring harness. |
| Chevrolet Cruze in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 22000 | 0 | WATER PUMP FAILURE |
| Chevrolet Cruze in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 18000 | 0 | Water Pump Assy leaking, then replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 18000 | 0 | Fuel Line Leaking |
| Chevrolet Cruze in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 133000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 133000 | 180 | this is the third water pump |
| Chevrolet Cruze in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 43000 | 0 | 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. |
| Apr | 2013 | 66000 | 0 | Fluid leak on left front side, Additional seal and fluid replaced water pump leaked, replaced |
| Chevrolet Cruze in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 6000 | 0 | Replaced electric lock mechanism in driver side rear door. |
| Mar | 2013 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cruze in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | Coolant leak; covered under warranty | |
| Mar | 2012 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cruze in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 0 | Also noticed 2 Rubber Grommets missing from underbody | |
| Feb | 2012 | 6200 | 0 | Knock heard at low speeds, 2 Struts replaced after filing a complaint. Hard Shifting expereinced (Random, and Infrequent) Rattle from Dash at 1800-2300 RPM, Can be heard in the center console area. |
| Apr | 2013 | 16120 | 0 | Coolant was low, dealer found leak at water pump bolts.. Waterpump, seal, and thermostat replaced.rnrnRepaired under warranty, TSB on the problem followed. |
| Chevrolet Cruze in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | There was a rattling in the back of the car. The dealership replaced the rear struts and the problem was solved. |
| Chevrolet Cruze in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | 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. |
| Feb | 2012 | 15300 | 0 | Steering would "catch" at highway speeds when tracking straight for more than 10 seconds. Dealer replaced power steering rack. |
| Jul | 2012 | 22000 | 0 | Faulty air compressor causing engine to "cycle" when idling. |
| Aug | 2012 | 23500 | 0 | Creaking sound coming from front left wheel when depressing brake pedal, but only while in drive. Tech removed, cleaned, and lubed front brake hardware. Squeaking sound coming from front left suspension when going over bumps in the road. Plastic squeaking / rattling coming from main instrument cluster (speedometer, odometer, etc). |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cruze in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | • RECALL 10381. FRONT SUSP. NOISE; LUBED STRUT ASSY PER RECALL 10381. • RECALL 10399. THERMOSTAT STICKS IN OPEN POSITION; PERFORMED RECALL 10399. • CUST/SAYS TRANS HAS LATE SHIFTING WHEN COLD; INSTALLED TCM UPDATES AND ECM UPDATES DUE TO |
| Nov | 2011 | 10500 | 0 | Leaking thermostat housing, repair delayed due to lack of gasket for thermostat housing. |
| Jul | 2012 | 17000 | 0 | Engine stumbling when accelerate from a stop at intersections, almost dying. Service department said transmission and performed "Adaptive Learn Procedure and Self Cleaning." Didn't help. |
| Aug | 2012 | 18000 | 0 | trip #3 for engine stumble during intersection turns; they claim it's the transmission acting normally! |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cruze in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | loose upper strut nut. |
| Apr | 2012 | 12300 | 0 | AC line leak at condenser resulted in loss of refrigerant. |
| Mar | 2013 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cruze in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 1000 | 0 | AC blowed Hot Air. Ambient Temperature conrol board was replaced. Trunk does not always close the first try, have to give it a good slam |
| Sep | 2012 | 20000 | 0 | Water pump was leaking coolant. Water pump was replaced |
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cruze in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 38000 | 0 | Overheating, melted thermostat, warped head, damaged piston rings and valves. Three trips totaling 10 days in the shop. |
| Mar | 2013 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cruze in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 5000 | 0 | Code p0690 downloaded updated program |
| Dec | 2012 | 15000 | 0 | Coolant leak. Replaced seal in the engine turbo coolant heat exchanger |
| Chevrolet Cruze in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | Sticky steering. They had to replace the entire rack & computer system. |
| Dec | 2011 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cruze in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 13300 | 0 | Trunk switch on back of car |
| Dec | 2012 | 31000 | 0 | Coolent smell after driving and shudder down |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cruze in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 14880 | 0 | Noise inside the cabin coming from the central console, near the floor. This came from loose plastic parts that would vibrate at low RPM. |
| Oct | 2012 | 23720 | 0 | Loose weather gasket on back passenger door. This was done at the same time than a recall on an isolation pannel under the motor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 29760 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cruze in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 16000 | 0 | Coolant smell inside car when heater running. |
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
139-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cruze in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 15000 | 0 | Battery light flashing, after checking was told engine had gone into safety mode. Because too far from dealer they picked it up and gave me a lone car |
| Mar | 2013 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
136-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cruze in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 17300 | 0 | Control module leaked, replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan
136-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cruze in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | "Reboot" computer to clear PL351 & PL354 engine misfire calibration update codes after CEL appeared on the freeway. | |
| Feb | 2013 | 22700 | 100 | Long brake pedal travel & brake fluid was discolored in front calipers. Flushing fluid restored normal pedal travel. Pad and rotor wear are minimal. |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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