CarComplaints.com Notes: What’s that smell – it’s a tad sweet with a tinge of chemical toxicity? If you own a 2011 Cruze it’s probably a coolant leak. It’s a widespread and notorious problem for the car and is the subject of a class-action lawsuit filed in the state of New York. And that’s not the only problem 2011 owners face…
Many say the 2011 model year suffers from a throttle lag that is probably due to a fauly electronic throttle control. The problem is signifigant enough that some owners say they are too scared to drive their cars. Those that do get behind the wheel often say their transmission isn’t shifting properly and problems start occuring as early as 15,000 miles.
All of this leads us to say you’re probably better off without this car’s headaches (they’re probably chemically-induced anyway).
The smell coming from the Chevy Cruze was so bad i had to drive with the windows open. GM told me it is a natural characteristic of the Cruz due to the engine heat. I wonder what other natural characteristics the Cruz has? I drove a different Cruz and could smell the the same scent not as bad though. DO NOT BUY A CRUZE!!!
- phil13,
Holmen, WI, US
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Smells like antifreeze or something chemical. Killing me. I have to ride with my windows down, or cracked if the heat is on.
- Vincent W., Pell City, AL, US