Four problems related to cooling fan have been reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze based on all problems reported for the 2012 Cruze.
Eco 1. 4l model. Engine suddenly began to run rough, most noticeable at idle. Short time later check engine light came on and stayed on. After turning car off cooling fan stayed on several minutes, which it had never done before. Dealer replaced valve cover, and intake manifold for $1100, out of warranty. Only 36,200 miles. Failure of a non-moving part at such low mileage is clearly a defect.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. While driving 40 mph, the cooling fan was activated and the thermostat gauge indicated that the vehicle was running hot. Upon further notice, the contact noticed liquid leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the water pump, water pump housing, and the thermostat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and an abnormal noise was heard coming from the engine cooling fan. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the thermostat sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 57,000.
Driving on rural road temperature gauge went all the way to hot. Stopped car looked under hood there was no liquid in the antifreeze tank went to a house and got water to fill it up. Temp gauge went back to normal. Check engine stayed on. Took car to dealer for inspection they said thermostat housing replaced . Every thing fine. On 1/24/2014 the same thing happened this time the cooling fan was racing like I had never heard before pulled in to a mall parking lot raised hood antifreeze tank empty. I looked and saw green liquid where the pipe from antifreeze tank connects to the engine . The vehicle is definitely loosing antifreeze where the coolant goes in to the engine. . This is the second time I almost burned the engine.