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).
I bought a 2011 Chevy Cruze LT/ 1.4 L Turbo with 14995 miles on it and there is a very annoying rattle coming from the right front of the car/ passengers side. I suspect its a bad strut and I think GM should pay for the repairs, with the low mileage. I cannot afford to pay to get it fixed as I'M on S.S.D. and that is the only income I have. I also found out there is several recalls for the vehicle, but this problem is not one of them.The factory warranty does not cover it either.
The problem is one of going over bumps or small depresions on the road. Several clunking noises are heard from the front suspension, mostly on the passenger side, on driving over road faults. The dealer says that this noise is normal for the type of suspension on the Cruze. I disagree, because I had a similar problem on a Cobalt and which was eventually fixed by the same dealer after being taken back three times.
I have heard that GM does not like fixing some problems due to the costs involved. However, this is a very annoying and an unacceptable condition.
- Charles R.,
Etobicoke, Ontario, canada
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I bought a 2011 Chevy Cruze LT/ 1.4 L Turbo with 14995 miles on it and there is a very annoying rattle coming from the right front of the car/ passengers side. I suspect its a bad strut and I think GM should pay for the repairs, with the low mileage. I cannot afford to pay to get it fixed as I'M on S.S.D. and that is the only income I have. I also found out there is several recalls for the vehicle, but this problem is not one of them.The factory warranty does not cover it either.
- bowtieguy1953, Star Prairie, WI, US