Ignition Switch Problems of Chevrolet Cruze

When the car is in the park position and the key is in the ignition switch in the off position, the engine will randomly begin to start. Sometimes, if the key is not in the ignition switch and touches the opening of the ignition switch the car engine will begin to start. I think it's a faulty ignition switch.

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Tl the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze. While driving 70 mph, the key fob fell out of the ignition switch and caused the vehicle to shut off. The vehicle was taken to champion Chevrolet of avon (183 s county rd 525 e, avon, in 46123, 317-350-1023) where it was diagnosed that the key fob was fractured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was 108,872.

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While driving in the city at night, the vehicle completely shut off, including the engine and all electrical systems without any warnings. This caused all lights to turn off, loss of power steering, power to brakes, and little to control to the vehicle. Luckily, the vehicle behind me noticed and tailed me to a stop with their warning lights. I then proceeded to open the engine with a flashlight to discover that the battery was still properly connected (6 months old) with no frays or corrosion to the connectors or wiring. After about 5 minutes attempting to find a tow truck company the vehicle electrical system came back on with no intervention. I turned the ignition switch and the vehicle started with no issues and no engine lights on. I drove it the rest of the way home with no issues. When I got home I checked all the fuses and all were operable. The obd scanner found no codes. I am mid 30s 190ibs and fairly strong, I could only imagine if this happened in an intersection or during busy hours on the highway, I wouldn't be sitting here reporting this issue. I found numerous similar complaints on blogs concerning this model. I assume not many have reported properly since there is no recall issued for the electrical system.

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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.

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to release from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the gears shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,536.

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze. Consumer writes in regards to ignition key problems. The consumer stated a few days after the vehicle was purchased the ignition switch turned off by itself while merging onto the highway. The consumer stated her husband's ring was holding many keys and it appeared that one became wedged on the steering column.

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph over a pothole, the vehicle stalled and hit a curb. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximately failure mileage was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while trying to start her vehicle the key became stuck in the ignition and she was unable to release the key. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.