Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Table 1 shows 30 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (149 problems). The second most common problem is related to the water pump (17 problems).


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Have called about this starting 2020. Had 137000. Also previous owner since 99000mi. Drive train & turbo. Brake assist. Oil leaks, shutting off while driving. Now as of Saturday April 25 2026 car shut off while driving and has been towed to dealership. Car deemed lemon by gm.   Read details...

The Water Pump problem

Check engine light came on throwing 4 codes. Took it to the dealership can't determine the problem with vehicle. Dealership did contact us to inform us the water pump is leaking bad. Charge to fix 835. 00. I have seen several recalls regarding waterpumps however my VIN does not show a recall.   Read details...

The Check Engine Light On problem

The check engine light came on while I was driving stopped at advance soon as it came and then cut the car off and then it would not crank back. Had to have car towed to garage. Foudn out that it was the ecm computer messed up and only have 70,000 miles on the car.   Read details...


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