Four problems related to engine overheat have been reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze based on all problems reported for the 2013 Cruze.
Engine overheating regular maintenance performed every 3,000 miles coolant system plugs replaced spark plugs replaced diagnostic performed (firestone) dealership inspected emissions test passed car's onboard display repeatedly displays "a/c off due to high engine temperature" and "engine overheating - idle engine" when not under load and occurs at regular highway (55-75mph) and city (30-45mph) speeds. Cel flashes (3-5 seconds of interval flash) randomly - spark plugs replaced last occurance.
My car keeps saying ac turning off due to engine overheating but the actual car is not overheating, but the coolant in the reservoir is boiling and leaving the compartment quickly. When I drive a while, I can see steam coming from the side where the coolant is located and it is boiling once I opened it.
While driving car message center says engine overheated, please idle engine. After examining vehicle, find there was no coolant in vehicle. Before coolant gets to empty there should be a low coolant warning to prevent the vehicle from being overheated. No low coolant warning. Filled up coolant.
Engine overheating after 10 minutes of driving, car engine used to stop while driving and have multiple repairs to fix vehicle after my mom passed. I have spent over $5,000 in repairs easily for this vehicle and same issue and not even chevy dealership able to fix.