Five problems related to transmission failure 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.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. While attempting to make a 3-point turn, the vehicle was shifted into reverse, but failed to engage. The contact stated that after four attempts, the vehicle was able to shift into reverse, but the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. Also, a whistling sound was heard coming from the engine compartment. After the vehicle was coasted to the side of the roadway, turned off, and restarted, the vehicle operated correctly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact to take the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealer for diagnostic testing and repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would tow the vehicle to winter Chevrolet (3750 century CT. , pittsburg, CA 94565). The dealer diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
I was driving home on a highway during rush hour. The traffic was very slow moving - about 10 mph. After slowing to almost a complete stop, I pressed the accelerator and could not get the car over 3 mph. I was able to get off an exit and pull over. When I turned the car off and back on again, the car would not move forward at all - only in reverse. I had it towed to a mechanic, where I found out I have forward transmission failure - under 89k miles on the car and a 2011!.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. While driving various speeds, the vehicle had difficulty accelerating and the rpms increased. Later, when the contact attempted to reverse the vehicle, it failed to move. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v273000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection where they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at no cost to the contact. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 22,001. Kmj.