Engine Cooling System problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

I have had to change multiple parts relating to the cooling system of this vehicle. The plastic parts have each melted and required replacement. Upon research, many others have had similar issues. My vehicle continues to over heat, and parts continue to need replacement.

Blown turbo/oil cooling system. Replaced, $2050. 00. ,, coolant reservoir cracked/ replaced/with labor $200. 00. Valve cover, inner crack(gasket crack) also, $175. 00,, tire total flat(tried to fill with air) tire became flat within 1 minute,, had to buy new tire. $125. 00/. . Coil pack replaced, $175. 00,, battery(died), replaced $125. 00// ocu/ replaced,$200. 00// oil plug replaced $27. 00 gm part. Partsdirect price with shipping $7. 00 !!!, I reelly got the shaft on that 1 !! on star cover unglued & fell off,, other than all this, it is the most fuel efficient motor vehicle I have ever owned. . I have gotten as much as 54mpg highway,, on a test of 1 ,10th of a gallon(=12. 8oz) 9miles, their is a secret to getting this milage, these replacements have occured over the course of 4. 5years, 168000miles. Repairs totalling with tires, oil changes, etc. $5200. 00,eye opener,jaw dropper.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel was extremely tight causing the contact to have to apply force in order to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12v288000 (engine and engine cooling) but the remedy was not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Djr.

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 12v288000 (engine and engine cooling). After the repairs were completed, the contact noticed that the power steering harness had been chewed and felt that the engine was no longer protected since the engine cover was removed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the power steering harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,535. The current mileage was approximately 6,000.

Vehicle make / model: model year(s): Chevrolet / Cruze 2011-2012 manufacturer: general motors llcmfr's report date: June 21, 2012 NHTSA campaign id number: 12v288000nhtsa action number: pe12010 component: engine and engine cooling potential number of units affected: 413,148 I am very disappointed in the fix for this issue. They have completely removed the whole center section of this shield so now my engine is exposed to road spray. This was a selling point on this vehicle and I feel we have been cheated out of this feature. They should have offered to replace it with a non combustible unit.

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have (NHTSA campaign id number:12v288000 engine and engine cooling) performed, however the dealer cut the engine shield cover and advised the contact that the manufacturer had requested to do so in order for the engine oil to leak to the ground. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000 and the approximate current mileage was 12,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. The vehicle was included in the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 12v288000 (engine and engine cooling). Immediately after the repair, the contact was driving approximately 30 mph when she noticed hesitation while attempting to accelerate. The vehicle felt sluggish. The contact was dissatisfied with the repair performed under the recall because the area where the shield was removed would be accessible to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired additionally. The approximate failure mileage was 2,422.