Description of Recall: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with manual transmissions (MF3/MR5) and manufactured , through August 1, 2013. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.
What are problems with 2011 Chevy Cruze?
- Serious mechanical problems are common, including transmission failures.
- Performance is very weak, even for a compact car.
- Cabin room is smaller than most competitors, making it less comfortable to drive.
What are the most common problems with a Chevy Cruze?
- reduced power / loss of power.
- engine problems.
- transmission problems.
- steering system problems.
- electrical problems.
- problems with engine coolant leaking / water pump leaks.
Do Chevy Cruze have a lot of problems?
Most owners of the Chevy Cruze tend to bring in their cars for unscheduled repairs 0.4 times a year with a 12% probability of having a severe problem. Meanwhile, the 2016 and 2017 Cruze redesigns received the highest reliability scores from J.D. Power, with both model years earning 88 points out of 100.
Do Chevy Cruzes have head gasket problems?
Chevrolet issued a recall on some 2013 and 2014Cruze models for head gasket problems. The gasket in these models is known to fail and that can completely destroy the motor. When a head gasket fails that allows the oil and the coolant to mixAnd that will destroy the lubrication in Your engine and cause it to fail.
How do I know if my head gasket is going out?
- Engine Overheating.
- White Smoke From Tailpipe.
- Low Coolant Level.
- Rough Idle/Engine Knock.
- Contaminated Engine Oil. We know that oil and water don't mix, but if coolant gets into the oil in your engine, the resulting mixture loses its lubricating qualities.
What does a blown head gasket feel like?
Common symptoms of a blown head gasket include the following: External leaks of coolant from under the exhaust gasket. Overheating under the hood. Smoke blowing from the exhaust with a white-ish tint.9 Aug 2016
How do I know if my head gasket is blown in my Chevy Cruze?
- White smoke coming from the tailpipe.
- BUBBLING IN THE RADIATOR AND COOLANT RESERVOIR.
- unexplained coolant loss with no leaks.
- Milky white coloration in the oil.
- Engine overheating.
Which cars have the most head gasket problems?
Manufacturer Chance of head gasket failure in one year
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FIAT 1.20%
CHRYSLER 0.89%
PEUGEOT 0.81%
SUBARU 0.78%
Is the Chevy Cruze a reliable car?
Is the Chevy Cruze Reliable? RepairPal gives the Chevy Cruze a reliability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, ranking it 26th out of 36 compact cars. The annual repair and maintenance cost for the model is approximately $545, which is slightly higher than the average $530 for compact cars.