Seven problems related to power steering light on 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.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. While driving various speeds, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. When the failure occurred, the traction control and service power steering lights illuminated. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 107,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering warning lights illuminated and the headlamps turned off without warning. The contact experienced several electrical issues with the vehicle, including the key failing to dislodge from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.
I was driving down the interstate and the steering locked up and the power steering warning light came on. I pulled onto the side of the interstate, put my hazards on and turned the car off. After calling for assistance I was told I could drive to the nearest auto repair. I turned the car on and driving was like pushing the car down the road and steering was dangerously difficult. I got to the repair shop turned off the car asked for assistance. When mechanic turned the car on light was off and power steering had been restored. He could not explain the glitch that caused the problem and suggested I contact my dealership.
I was driving, and the radio dash began to flash on and off. Then the steering became very difficult, and the power steering light came on, the words "service power steering" came on, then the car began to pulse, and then "service traction" came on, then the car shut off completely.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the power steering suddenly malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was unable to be controlled as the steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000. Dr.
Car shuts down and it can not be restarted,(no dome light, no on start) no power anywhere. . Can't get keys out of ignition,going down the road, steering service light come on and off, radio display shuts down and restarts, gauges turn on and off. . Dealership has replaced battery, generator and it is still doing the same thing. Currently at dealership again. !. . . . Updated 07/31/14.
Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the stability control track and power steering light illuminated. The vehicle failed to accelerate then it lose power and stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ecm and the bcm was not connecting, the technician reset the computer. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Aw.