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2012 Chevrolet Cruze
Engine Problems
CarComplaints.com Notes: In many ways, the 2012 Cruze continues the legacy of its predecessor. It's a legacy of sluggish transmissions and coolant leaks, but it's still a legacy.
To be fair, the number of complaints about the cooling system are way down versus the 2011 model which led to a class-action lawsuit.
On the flip-side, there's more concerns about brake problems.
However, there were far more Cruze vehicles sold for the 2012 model year so we'll give it our "Beware of this Clunker" badge rather than the "Avoid Like the Plague."
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Engine Problems
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- Loss Of Power
- Oil Leak
- Cracked Valve Cover
- Jerky Or Erratic Acceleration
- Stalling, Traction Control Light, Running Lean Code
- Turbo Failure
- Broken Piston Ring Lands
- Idling Poorly
- Leaking Head Gasket
- Solenoid Failure
- Engine Power Light On
- Intake Manifold/Pcv Valve Failure
- Price For An Oil Change Very High
- NHTSA: Engine
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Crank/Camshaft Position ...
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: ...
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Oil/Lubrication: ...
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
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