Seven problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze based on all problems reported for the 2014 Cruze.
Intake manifold cover and gasket has had to be replaced twice already once at 30000 and once at 65000 miles. Part failure produces a loud screaming noise and restricts air intake into the engine causing very rough idling and loss of engine power. A recall for this part was issued on similar models, but not for the Cruze eco. The recall needs to be expanded to include the eco models.
My 2014 Chevrolet Cruze started losing power upon acceleration. A few days later, the engine diagnostic light came on. I knew something was wrong when I couldn't keep it running in my driveway to clear the ice from the windows. Finally, I was able to drive it to our mechanic. When he ran the codes, his computer showed two sensors and the alternator needed replacing. Over $700. 00 later, the problem still wasn't fixed. I was afraid to drive my car, fearing the lack of power and bogging would cause me to stall in traffic, thus increasing the likelihood of causing an accident. It is burning gas and bogging upon acceleration and / or while idling. Sometimes, it is difficult to start. The diagnostic light is still on. Today, my mechanic identified the problem. The check valve in the intake manifold has stopped sealing and has disappeared. Where did it go? inside the engine? I ask. It will need a new vent tube, a new intake manifold with the check valve intact, and a new valve cover which has to be replaced due to a little diaphragm which can't be replaced by itself. Another poor design. This car only has 47,967 miles as of 2-05-2019. I bought this car for the good gas mileage, which has been greatly reduced at this time. Gm needs to correct these problems since this issue has been caused by a faulty design of the intake manifold. Please investigate this issue as NHTSA has a bulletin number (11170978) identifying the same problem with the Cruze in other states. As a senior on a fixed income, it would be greatly appreciated that this problem is corrected as soon as possible. Thank you.
The intake manifold design on the turbo engines are faulty and fail every 40,000 miles or so. Gm is aware of this issue and yet there is no attempt to redesign the intake manifold. The check valve in the intake manifold is what fails to work. The check valve stops sealing and eventually disappears causing a leak. There is even a bulletin describing the issue but yet no fix by gm. What does it take to force gm to fix their faulty designed product?.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. While operating the vehicle, the check engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk and the engine would rev while stopped at a stop light. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the intake manifold prematurely failed. The manufacturer issued 34 tsbs on the fuel system and 153 tsbs on the engine, but no recalls were issued. The dealer (gustman Chevrolet Buick GMC, 1450 delanglade st, kaukauna, WI 54130, (920) 766-3581) was notified and diagnosed the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,883.
I purchased a lease vehicle (@500 mileage at the time). A few months later, the motor sounded like I had over 100,000 miles. Very loud. I changed the oil at permitted time, took it in for a mechanic test drive. Mechanic said it seemed fine. Feedback from passengers were affirming that there is definitely an issue. It seems the colder it is, the harder it runs. Like you never change your oil, and the muffler has a hole, or the motor runs real heavy, like rpms sticking. Sometimes its more faint. I tried higher grade gasoline, as advised, this did not help. More importantly. The doors should definitely be recalled. They are a safety concern. They slam back on you even if opened all the way, if on an uneven pavement or slight incline. There is only one latch at all the way open. This has been a major problem and slams back on my children and myself. I am concerned for others that may drive this vehicle. There should be a second latch or catching mechanism to prevent it slamming on your legs/head.
I found a white metallic gunk on driveway. I went to investigate for leakage, after dealer had one week ahead appointment available. I found rust on the welds of the muffler, rust on the hanger rods for the muffler, rust on nuts and bolts throughout the under carriage, rust on metal parts of the drive shaft, rust on the back tire trims, rust on the engine block, rust on the suspension, rust on the shocks, and the list goes on, on the many more parts of the under carriage. Not just rust but corrosive rusting, that just didn't start over the last three weeks. Dealer had to fail to put car up on rack upon receiving from Chevrolet, and failed before handing it. This type of rusting happens only after maybe three years or more at least according to people I've shown the photos to, who know cars. Dealership has a gm expert coming in to expect the car. Feel very unsafe driving this car.