Engine Cooling System problems of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Seven problems related to engine cooling system 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 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. While driving 35 mph, the air conditioner indicator illuminated and the temperature gauge displayed that the vehicle was hot. The vehicle was taken a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cooling outlet pipe was leaking. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was 76,000.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2014

Cooling system appears to be leaking and fumes of antifreeze are blowing through hvac system causing some occupants to become nauseous. Dealer attempted to fix but there appears to be an issue with the design of the system. System also leaked on the hot engine causing "steam" to show from under the hood, we thought it was a fire but when the hood was opened it was steam from the antifreeze boiling on the engine.

3 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the coolant warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the coolant reservoir was empty. The maximum amount of fluid was dispensed into the coolant reservoir; however, the failure recurred the following day and it was empty. The failure was related to NHTSA recall campaign id number:12v288000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Bp.

4 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2014

The car has been losing power over the past few months while under warranty. I kept taking it back to the chevy dealership and they said nothing was wrong and reset the light. However now the car will not barely go, I have power but its forced and its as if I have to push the car up the hills to go. I live in pennsylvania so this is not an ideal situation, but I have had my oil changed regularly every 3,000 miles although other issues have occurred with the car like the cooling system and the temp gage this time I have had it checked professionally with an outside consult rather than going to the dealership and they stated that it is my turbo it doesn't work and probably hasn't worked properly on my car. I have been on several forums for chevy Cruzes and it seems like there are lots of people with this issue as well.

5 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2012

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 12v288000 (engine and engine cooling). The repairs stated the engine shield would be modified on vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The dealer removed a portion of the shield that was twenty inches by twenty inches. As a result, the contact stated that the engine and other electrical parts were no longer protected against water, mud, or any other road conditions. The failure and current mileage were 24,421.

6 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2012

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that she received notification that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v288000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact took the vehicle to the dealer twice in an attempt to have the vehicle repaired under the recall however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unavailable. Kmj.

7 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2012

The contact owned a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, a strange odor emitted inside of the vehicle. The contact safely maneuvered to the shoulder and stopped. Upon exiting, a ball of fire formed underneath the vehicle and the vehicle ignited into flames. The contact suffered minor burns to the face. The fire department appeared on the scene and extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed due to the fire. The contact stated that the failure occurred not too long after a routine oil change. After the fire, the contact received the recall notice associated with NHTSA campaign id 12v288000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 21,017.




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