Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Chevrolet Cruze

Chevrolet Cruze owners have reported 5 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's trunk lid lock (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Chevrolet Cruze


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Chevrolet Cruze

The Trunk Lid Lock problem

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. While the vehicle was parked, the trunk latch opened independently without warning. The contact mentioned that the manual sensor failed due to the failure of the trunk. This was a recurring failure.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that after his wife exited the vehicle and closed the front passenger’s side door, all the doors erroneously locked, leaving the couple stranded outside of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact rented a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that he was a rear seat passenger in the vehicle and attempted to open the rear door but the door locks would not disengage. The driver of the vehicle attempted to open the doors from the outside, but the locks remained engaged.   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the hood latch opened independently and damaged the windshield, side fenders and roof. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to her residence.   Read details...




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