Automatic Transmission problems of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Ten problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze based on all problems reported for the 2011 Cruze.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2024

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while coming from the parking lot the contact noticed a failure with the transmission. The contact stated the gear would not shift properly and remained in reverse and would not shift to drive. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a failure with the transmission which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The VIN was not included.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2011

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. While attempting to accelerate, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. She was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving normally. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was inspected and diagnosed with a faulty fuel injector. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileages were 12,528. Updated 09/21/11 the consumer stated there is a hesitation from the vehicle, when trying to pull out in traffic. The consumer noticed the vehicle would stall when the ac was on high. Updated 10/07/11.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2011

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two occasions, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000. The VIN was unavailable.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2011

I have a 2011 chevy Cruze it has a shifting problem. I was driving it home one day and the transmission would not shift and the car basically stopped suddenly. This almost caused an accident because the car behind me almost rear ended me because of the sudden stop. I took the car to the dealer and the replaced the transmission components and it still has the same problem. They are not sure what is causing this problem. The car also would not accelerate when tring to pass someone. These are some serious issues with the car and no one seems to know how to fix them.

5 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2011

My new 2011 chevy Cruze has a major hesitation when trying to accelerate the car. This problem occurs consistently all the time from day 1. Brought the car in for service for this problem to the chevy dealer where I purchased the car from and they said there is nothing they can do to correct this hesitation problem. They said they have had a lot of complaints about this hesitation problem. This is dangerous when you need the speed to pass on the highway and you don't have it when the accelerator is pushed. I was told at the chevy dealer that this car has six gears with a 4 cylinder engine it needs a 6 cylinder engine to change these six gears properly. Why would gm Chevrolet design a car like this with this problem???????.

6 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2011

The six speed automatic transmission bogs down while changing gears. It also shifts very roughly. The gas mileage is well below standard; I believe due to the transmission problems. I have had it to the dealer two times in the first 7000 miles, but they claim there is nothing wrong. Help!.

7 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2011

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate from stops. The contact also stated that there would be a slight delay before the vehicle jerked into gear. The dealer stated the were no gas or oil leaks. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed to be driven more to operate properly. The contact also stated he smelled a burning odor when the vehicle was stopped and shut off. The contact had not seen any smoke, but the smell came from underneath the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 6,000. Updated 07/13/lj.

8 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2011

I would like to file a complaint on a 2011 chevy Cruze for the reason that the transmission has an issue that may lead to an accident the transmission comes out of gear while driving and sits in neutral then pops back into drive this is very unsafe I have contacted gm on the issue as well as my local dealership and have had no positive fix to the issue I feel that this may cause an accident and needs to be looked into.

9 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2011

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated the vehicle would intermittently hesitate before jerking into gear when accelerating from a stop light. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 6,000.

10 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2011

The car's transmission stalls and hesitates since the 1st day I got the car. I found out today that my car has four recalls! and I have not been notified in any way by chevy of them one of which is the streeing wheel can come off while driving. While driving today 09/28/2011 the car came to a random and complete stop in the middle of the road and would not move forward at all.



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