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2014 Chevrolet Cruze repairs by problem area

Engine (49%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

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

Other (2%)

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (82%)

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Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

7000 mi moldy smell from ventilation ducts after turning off the AC. Sprayed disinfectant for mold-mildew into evaporator, replaced cabin filter 
55000 mi

US $162
Battery replaced due to slow cranking 
34000 mi Bluetooth quality issues, people were reporting it sounded like all my windows were open while speaking with them through Bluetooth. 
27900 mi Hi beams failed. Dealer had to replace wiring harness. 
9000 mi Tire pressure monitoring in drivers side front said 29 pounds of pressure. Three gauges said between 38 and 40. Dealer replaced module. 
13000 mi radio antenna 
18000 mi sensor 
20000 mi Updated BCM software to newest version to correct inadvertent trunk opening issue. 
35800 mi Windshield wipers stalling or returning to start position slowly. Diagnosed as bad wiper motor, replaced under Bumper-to-bumper warranty. 
208599 mi

US $750
Replaced A/C Compressor due to failed Variable Output Solenoid Replaced Alternator 

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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. 
97092 mi

C $268
Battery dead and would not hold charge 
131936 mi

C $33
Purchased 2 bulbs and replaced both bulbs after Headlight driver side burned out. 
40000 mi Battery negative cable was not grounding correctly due to corrosion from battery. This caused vehicle to not crank and gave the impression of a dead battery. Negative cable was replaced and properly grounded. 
16000 mi Remotes quit working. Sometimes when I got in the car it would say not remotes detected. Also remotes wouldn't unlock doors. 
29760 mi Trunk opening without initiation from fob or console. 
16100 mi car would not start found out that the previous nite when parking the car that it maybe was not put totally in park although the door locks popped up and I was able to take the keys from the ignition.a case study was started and GM informed 
27400 mi Blown passenger side door speaker 
36000 mi Blown driver side door speaker 
53000 mi

US $260
Window regulator replacement 
45000 mi Loose ground lug causing random electrical issues 
22000 mi

US $50
Fan for A/C was only coming on high. Tech checked it out and ordered new radiator fan. 
37000 mi

US $50
Rodent damage to top of gas tank and under fuse box. Wiring harness chewed to bring on fault lights. Cruise stopped working as well as gas gauge. Warranty (non-collision) covered all parts and labor except $50 deductible. 
29000 mi Blower motor noise; replaced motor. 
14880 mi MyLink system doesn't boot properly from cold start and backup camera doesn't work. 3rd attempt to repair. Not quite there yet. They need to get rid of MyLink and replace it with something that works all the time. Very nice when it works. 
23120 mi Chirpping sound when hot. Diagnosed as fan belt. Replaced under warranty. Didn't fix the problem. Going back for another try. 
25120 mi MyLink computer replaced with #4 to fix a freezing problem. Extensive upgrade to 2016 standards. One repetition since then, but fixed shutting down the car, opening the door and then restarting. No other problems since. 

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

25800 mi Dead battery replaced under warranty 
30000 mi Negative battery cable assembly replaced 
78000 mi

US $150
New battery 
6700 mi

C $45
Noise coming from HVAC fan. 
13020 mi OnS4tar system upgraded. 
15460 mi Blind spot monitoring system malfunctioning. 
19100 mi AC does not blow cold. Needs to be on recirc and full fan to cool cabin efficiently. 
26040 mi Blind spot monitoring system, passenger side, inoperable. Sensor replaced under warranty. 
272800 mi On-board sound system stopped working (no sounds at all). 
37000 mi Battery failure 
16000 mi A recall repair was performed for the battery cable. I had my head unit lock up once so they changed it as a preventative repair. Since then, it has been worse. Quite annoying. I am disappointed with MyLink. It's buggy and reboots a lot. 
23400 mi Battery died in less than 48 hours after being parked. This was the second occurrence. Towed to dealer, who found TSB indicating MyLink software fault with no fix. Mylink does not power down if bluetooth stream active when ignition shut down 
35000 mi Mylink failed to shut down properly (known bluetooth software bug that GM won't patch) and drained battery down to 3v. overnight. Vehicle failed to start. Was able to recharge battery and car works properly again, at least until this happens again. 

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sedan

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

3000 mi The read out port "under the steering wheel on the side wall" bracket that holds the port broke. Part was under warranty and replaced. 
14200 mi The electronic sensor's had to be re-calibrated for the speedometer readout, tire pressure, and temperature readout. Didn't pay anything, under warranty. This happened when the temperature dropped to -50 below!Very happy with car/service. 
46000 mi

US $170
Battery leaking acid wouldn’t hold charge. Battery was replaced. 
65000 mi

US $150
Vehicle has intermittent ground that causes Stabilitrak warning to come on and vehicle to shut off. Dealer claimed it was due to corrosion from battery that I had cleaned up. Charged me for diagnosis and never verified nor replaced battery ground cable that has been reported in a TSB that can cause this issue. Will complain to GM about this. 

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze Electrical Problems

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