Catalytic Convertor Problems of Chevrolet Cruze

Chevrolet Cruze owners have reported 4 problems related to catalytic convertor (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Cruze based on all problems reported for the Cruze.

1 Catalytic Convertor problem of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Failure Date: 09/08/2024

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact connected a diagnostic machine to the vehicle and retrieved a dtc code for a failure with the purge valve and the catalytic convertor. The contact replaced the purge valve; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the warning lights blinked on and off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,039.

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2 Catalytic Convertor problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze

Failure Date: 10/23/2023

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact heard a knocking sound, and the vehicle was not accelerating as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with a failed catalytic converter. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 119,534.

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3 Catalytic Convertor problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze

Failure Date: 04/01/2022

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet cruise. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a cracked catalytic converter. The vehicle was repaired, however, 2 years later the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a catalytic converter failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact discovered an unknown recall, however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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4 Catalytic Convertor problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze

Failure Date: 03/29/2022

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated she became aware that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, no failure was found. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another dealer and catalytic converters were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The catalytic convertors were replaced a second time however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000.




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