Three problems related to loud engine noise 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.
Turbo gate went out at 74k miles, like the flip of a switch. Running fine in the morning then went to leave work the afternoon and gave it gas and started making a terrible noise. Shop I took it to so it could be looked at said it was the 3rd one he saw this year.
Oil leakage on top of engine, smell of burning oil, loud sound of vehicle, car misfires.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. While driving 65-70 mph, the accelerator pedal extended to the floorboard when it was depressed and the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. Additionally, while the vehicle was at a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle only accelerated to 5 mph. The dealer stated that the transmission fluid needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the transmission was hot and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer stated that the failure was normal wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,200.