Print this page

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."

6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$290
Average Mileage:
61,450 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace solenoid (2 reports)
2012 Chevrolet Cruze engine problems

engine problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

2012 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Comments

problem #2

Jun 162020

Cruze LS 1.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 93,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Service Traction Light kept coming on with the check engine light, then when codes were run, it came up with the crankshaft position sensor.

- Jeannie N., Lexington, KY, US

problem #1

Mar 102015

Cruze LS 1.8L

  • Manual transmission
  • 29,826 miles

Happened again on April 21/2015. Engine light goes on intermittently and I was told it's best to bring it in when the light stays on. Turns out you don't have to. The computer will keep info within a week of the light first going on.

- carloco, Toronto, Canada

Not what you are looking for?